Free Tools for UK Small Businesses
Practical calculators and checkers to help you understand your inventory, forecast demand, compare POS costs, and measure your readiness for modern stock management.
Stock Forecast & Reorder Calculator
Predict stockouts, calculate reorder points, and optimise safety stock levels. Enter your current stock, average daily sales, lead time and demand trend to get instant reorder recommendations.
Open tool →POS Cost Calculator
Compare the true 3-year cost of POS systems for your UK business. Enter your transaction volume, average sale value, and hardware needs to see which option saves you the most.
Open tool →Inventory Turnover Calculator
Calculate your inventory turnover ratio and days in inventory. Enter your cost of goods sold and average inventory value to measure how efficiently your stock is selling.
Open tool →Inventory Maturity Checker
Answer 6 quick questions about your current stock management to find out whether Excel is still working for you: or costing you money. Get an instant readiness score and recommendations.
Open tool →Gross Profit Margin Calculator
Calculate gross profit, profit margin, and markup for your products. Enter your cost price and selling price in GBP to see your profitability instantly.
Open tool →Break-Even Calculator
Find out how many units you need to sell to cover your fixed and variable costs. Enter your costs and selling price to calculate your break-even point in units and revenue.
Open tool →Why Use These Tools?
Instant Results
No sign-up required. Enter your numbers and get answers immediately.
UK-Focused
Calculated in GBP with UK business scenarios and pricing in mind.
Works on Any Device
Use on your phone, tablet, or computer: all tools are fully responsive.
When to Use Each Tool
Stock Forecast Tool
Use this when you're unsure how much stock to order, want to avoid stockouts, or need to optimise safety stock levels for seasonal demand.
Best for: Retailers, wholesalers, market tradersPOS Cost Calculator
Compare the true 3-year cost of POS systems including hardware, transaction fees, subscriptions and hidden costs before you commit.
Best for: Cafes, shops, food trucksInventory Turnover
Calculate how quickly your stock sells. Low turnover means overstocking or slow sales. High turnover means strong demand but risk of stockouts.
Best for: All inventory-based businessesMaturity Checker
Answer 6 quick questions to find out if Excel is still working for you or costing you money. Get an instant readiness score with personalised recommendations.
Best for: Businesses still using spreadsheetsProfit Margin Calculator
Quickly work out your gross profit, profit margin percentage, and markup for any product. Essential for pricing decisions and supplier negotiations.
Best for: Product pricing, cost analysisBreak-Even Calculator
Find out exactly how many units you need to sell to cover your costs. Critical when launching a new product, setting prices, or planning your sales targets.
Best for: Startups, new product launchesMore Free Resources
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