# Liquor store go-live checklist

> Check units, packs, age checks, price groups, deposits, lots and staff training before your bottle shop starts selling on SmartPOS Hub.

Source: https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/bottle-shop/checklist/  
Last updated: 2026-10-30  
Product: SmartPOS Hub (https://smartposhub.com)

## Setup

- [ ] Stores are business locations; licence details are on the receipt if required ([step 1](https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/bottle-shop/step-1-settings-and-locations/)).
- [ ] **Enable Sub Units**, **Enable Product Expiry** and **Enable Lot number** are on as needed.
- [ ] Receipt and label printers work.

## Products

- [ ] Bottle and case units exist; wines use Bottle as base unit ([step 2](https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/bottle-shop/step-2-bottles-cases-and-packs/)).
- [ ] Beers have one variation per pack with its own barcode and price.
- [ ] Opening stock is in bottles or packs.

## Age and compliance

- [ ] The **Age-restricted sale** form is attached to every alcohol category, with the right minimum age ([step 3](https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/bottle-shop/step-3-age-restricted-sales/)).
- [ ] **Age restricted** is switched on for every alcohol product sold online or in Scan & Go.
- [ ] Deposit products exist if your state requires a deposit ([step 4](https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/bottle-shop/step-4-trade-prices-clubs-and-deposits/)).

## Prices and people

- [ ] Trade and club price groups and customer groups are set.
- [ ] Seasonal discounts have end dates.
- [ ] Staff have their own users and roles (**User Management › Roles**) and know the ID check routine.
- [ ] A test day is done: open register, bottle, case, beer pack, age check, trade credit sale, close register.

  - [Bottle shop overview](https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/bottle-shop/overview/)
  - [General go-live checklist](https://docs.smartposhub.com/start/go-live-checklist/)

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I test the age check?

Add a bottle to a test sale, enter a date of birth under the minimum age and confirm it is refused, then a valid one and tick the ID check. Cancel the sale.

### What is the most common go-live mistake?

Opening stock of wine entered in cases instead of bottles. Stock is always counted in the base unit.

### Should cashiers be able to change prices?

Usually not. Leave the price-edit permission off for cashiers in User Management › Roles.

### Do I need the Order options module?

Only if you want the till to record ID checks. Without it, staff check ID by hand and nothing is recorded.