Cash Controls for Small Shops
Small shops handle many sales every day, often through a mix of cash and M-PESA. Strong cash controls help protect profit.
Record sales by payment method
Separate cash sales from M-PESA and card payments so you can check each balance properly.
Control the cash float
Keep a known amount of change in the till and record any money added or removed.
Record supplier payments
If stock is bought using cash, record it immediately. Otherwise, the till will appear short.
Review shortages daily
Small daily shortages can become serious monthly losses if ignored.
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