Background
This project didn’t start as a startup idea. It started as a problem I kept seeing repeatedly.
Small shop owners want:
Simple billing
Clear inventory tracking
Reliable access from their PC
Reasonable (or zero) cost
What they don’t want:
Complex enterprise software
Expensive licenses
Annual renewal pressure
Design Philosophy
While building this cloud POS system, I followed a few strict rules:
- Cloud-first
Accessible anywhere
No local installation headaches
- PC-friendly UI
Designed for counter usage
Fast and simple interactions
- Only useful features
No feature bloat
Focus on daily operations
- Free by default
No subscription
No lock-in
Tech Stack (High Level)
Frontend: React
Backend & Data: Cloud-based (Firebase)
Auth & security handled centrally
Designed to scale without adding cost to users
(Keeping the tech simple helped a lot.)
Biggest Lessons I Learned
Building for real users is very different from building demos
Small businesses value clarity more than fancy features
“Free” only works if trust is clearly communicated
Good UX matters more than complex architecture
Who This Is For
Paint shops
Hardware & electrical stores
Small retail businesses
Any business that wants cloud billing without expensive software
Try the App
You can try the app using general demo credentials here:
👉 Inventory POS
User:testuser@gmail.com , Password:Test@1234
If you find it useful and want a production version for real usage, please reach out to me — I’ll help you with proper access.
Final Thoughts
This project reminded me why I enjoy building software: Not for hype — but for usefulness.
If this post resonates with you, feel free to comment or connect.
Feedback is always welcome.
-------------LOVnEo----------Divakar------
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