Business Resource Center

1. Sign in to your business portal. Open Money & paperwork → Sales & Expenses.
2. Select Add sale. Enter the order date, a description such as “Birthday cake,” the currency, and a total amount of 100.
3. If the customer paid a deposit of 40, enter 40 as the amount received. Choose the payment method and save. The remaining balance is 60.
4. When the customer pays the remaining 60, edit that same sale and change the amount received to 100. Do not add another 100 sale for the same order.
5. Select Add expense for ingredients: amount 25, category Supplies. Add packaging of 5 as a separate expense. Use the same currency.
6. Select the relevant month. Compare your recorded sales, received amounts, expenses, and outstanding balances. Export a CSV to keep a copy.

Check the example: 100 received − 25 ingredients − 5 packaging = 70 left before other costs. This is not final profit: labor, transport, equipment, other overhead, and taxes may also apply.

Good habits: Keep receipts, record each transaction once, review entries regularly, and keep currencies separate. An unpaid order is not money received. The tracker is not a tax return or bank balance.

You can follow the same steps in your existing spreadsheet. If you use AI to explain a formula, check it with a small example whose answer you know.

Before the event

• Confirm arrival time, space size, parking, power, tables, and the organizer’s vendor requirements. Food vendors should confirm applicable food-handling requirements with the organizer.
• Choose products and quantities you can realistically prepare. Make prices easy to read and label products clearly.
• Pack your display, table covering, signs, packaging, payment supplies, chargers, and a backup payment plan.
• Bring a business card or MyPekin QR code. Test the link on a phone before printing it.
• Share where and when customers can find you. Use the organizer’s confirmed details.

At the booth

• Keep the display uncluttered, with products and prices visible.
• Prepare a short introduction: “Hi, I’m [name]. We make [product]. Would you like to hear about [offer]?”
• Keep a simple tally of sales and stock. Ask permission before collecting contact information or taking customer photos.

Afterward

• Record sales and event expenses, including the booth fee, supplies, and transport.
• Note what sold, common questions, and what you would change.
• Follow up with people who asked to hear from you. Thank the organizer and share a brief recap.

1. Pick one offer. Describe what you sell, who it is for, your location or service area, and how to order.
2. Make your profile useful. Add clear photos, current contact details, and prices or a way to request a quote. Check that your shared link works.
3. Use content you already have. Try one product photo, a short look at your process, and an answer to a common customer question. A phone and natural light can be enough to start.
4. Make each post actionable. Include what is available and one next step: order, contact you, or visit your profile.
5. Share where it fits. Follow group rules, ask permission before posting promotions, and avoid repeatedly messaging people who have not expressed interest.
6. Track results. Ask customers how they found you. Note inquiries, orders, and the time or money spent. Repeat what helps rather than measuring only likes.

Example product post

“Looking for [product] in [location]? We offer [specific product or benefit]. Contact us at [contact] to ask about availability. See our work: [MyPekin profile link].”

Approach a complementary business

“Hi [name], I run [business] and make [product]. I think it could be a good fit for your customers because [specific reason]. Who is the best person to speak with about a sample or a short introduction?”

Personalize the message, explain the fit, and ask about their buying process. Agree on quantities, pricing, delivery, and payment terms before supplying products.

Business cards: Use your name, what you offer, one contact method, and a profile link or QR code. Check readability and print a small batch first. Your portal’s promotional-card and QR tools can help.

• Name your main service first, then list two or three specific services.
• Say where you work and whether customers come to you or you travel to them.
• Explain how to request a quote, book, or ask a question.
• Use specific, accurate details. Only claim qualifications you actually hold.

Example: We provide residential painting in Paynesville and nearby areas, including interior walls, ceilings, and touch-ups. Send room photos and your location on WhatsApp to request a quote.

• Clean your camera lens and use natural light where possible.
• Take one wide photo and a few close-ups showing the details.
• Keep your best work in focus; avoid heavy filters.
• Use before-and-after photos from the same angle when helpful.
• Ask permission before showing customers, their homes, or personal details.
• Use photos of your own work. Keep each upload under the site’s 2 MB limit.

• Once approved, open your public business profile and use its sharing options.
• Select Create promotional card to download a branded image with your photo and a QR code linking to your profile.
• Share the link on WhatsApp, Facebook, or your social media bio.
• Add a short introduction explaining what you offer and where.
• Ask group administrators before promoting in their groups.
• After completed work, invite the customer to leave an honest review.

Example: Looking for [service] in [location]? See our work and contact details on MyPekin: [profile link]. Contact us for availability.