Record book for phone and accessories businesses

Phones, chargers, earpieces, screen guards, power banks — lots of small items and a few expensive ones. Here's how to track sales, stock and profit without a notebook.

SalesPal · updated September 2026

What makes this business hard to track

• Two kinds of stock. A few high-value phones and many small accessories — both need tracking, for different reasons.
• Prices follow the dollar. When your supplier's price moves, yesterday's selling price may now be a loss.
• Buyers want proof. Customers buying phones expect a receipt, and it protects you if there's a dispute later.
• Small items go missing. Without stock counts, it's hard to know what was sold and what just disappeared.

How to run your shop in SalesPal

1. Add your products with cost and selling price — for phones, include the model and storage in the name.
2. Record each sale so stock goes down automatically and you can compare counts with what's on the shelf.
3. Send an invoice for every phone sale on WhatsApp, with the IMEI or serial number in the item description — it prints on the invoice, so you both have a record.
4. Check prices when costs change. Use the price tester to see your new margin before updating your price.
5. Reorder accessories on WhatsApp from your supplier when low-stock alerts come up.

Where the profit really is

Many phone sellers find that accessories — chargers, cases, screen guards — make more total profit than phones, because margins are higher. When every sale carries its cost, SalesPal shows exactly which items earn the most.

Questions people ask

How do I track stock in my phone accessories shop?

Add each product with its quantity, record every sale so stock reduces automatically, set low-stock alerts, and compare with a shelf count weekly. SalesPal does this on your phone.

Can I put the IMEI on the invoice?

Yes. Add the IMEI or serial number in the item description when you record the sale, and it appears on the invoice you send the customer.

Can customers pay for a phone in parts?

Yes. Record the part payment and SalesPal keeps the balance, shows it on the receipt, and reminds you who still owes.

Is SalesPal free?

Yes. The free plan tracks sales, expenses and profit, with up to 20 products and 15 invoices a month. Pro (₦3,000/month or ₦30,000/year) removes those limits and adds multiple shops and AI business insights.