Let's face it, running a small retail business is no walk in the park. Between juggling customer service, marketing, and the occasional fire drill (because something always goes wrong), managing inventory can feel like trying to tame a wild beast. 

In this post, we're outlining 10 tips that will help you keep your stock in check...and your sanity intact.

1. Embrace Technology (or Die Trying)

Gone are the days of manual stock checks and scribbling notes on sticky pads. If you're still doing that, it's time to enter the 21st century. Invest in good inventory management software. Trust us, the upfront cost is worth the headache it saves. These tools can track stock levels in real time, forecast demand, and even automate reorders. Think of it as your inventory's personal assistant, minus the coffee runs.

 2. ABC Always Be Counting

We're not saying you need to count your stock every single day (who's got time for that?), but regular cycle counts can prevent those nasty...