Bottle shop step 1: settings and locations
Before you load bottles, set up where you sell and the switches a liquor business needs: sub-units for cases, expiry and lots for beer freshness, and the modules for ID checks and online orders.
Before you start
Section titled “Before you start”- You can sign in as the owner or an admin.
- You know which stores have their own stock.
Add your stores
Section titled “Add your stores”- Open Settings › Business Locations and edit the first location or click Add.
- Enter the store name, address and phone, which print on receipts.
- Choose the invoice scheme and layouts. Add your licence number to the receipt footer in the invoice layout if your rules require it.
- Save. Repeat for each store.
Business settings
Section titled “Business settings”Open Settings › Business Settings, change these, then click Update Settings.
| Tab | Setting | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Enable Sub Units | Bottles and cases (step 2) |
| Product | Enable Product Expiry | Best-before dates on beer and mixers |
| Product | Enable Brands | Producers and distilleries |
| Purchases | Enable Lot number | Trace deliveries and vintages |
| Reward Point Settings | Enable Reward Point | Loyalty points for members |
Modules
Section titled “Modules”On the Modules tab of Settings › Business Settings:
- Order options & personalisation: age checks at the till (step 3) and engraved gift bottles.
- Website & online store and Shopper app & Scan & Go: online orders and self-scanning, with age confirmation.
- Customer & partner portal: restaurants and caterers see their invoices and balance.
A module your plan does not include shows as a greyed card Not in your plan with See plans.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need expiry dates for liquor?
Spirits and most wine don't expire, but beer, cider, ready-to-drink cans and mixers have best-before dates. Turn on Enable Product Expiry if you want to see what is going out of date.
What are lot numbers for in a bottle shop?
To trace a delivery or vintage, for example a batch of IPA canned on a given date. Turn on Enable Lot number on the Purchases tab.
Which modules are useful?
Order options & personalisation for ID checks, Customer & partner portal for trade customers, Website & online store and Shopper app & Scan & Go for online orders.
Can each store have different opening hours for alcohol sales?
SmartPOS Hub does not block sales by time of day. Follow your licence hours with your till routine.
Should I turn on reward points?
If you run a loyalty program. Enable Reward Point is in Business Settings; points apply to customers you pick on the sale.