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ERP and invoicing software by industry
Explore practical workflows for 15 industries, from trading and retail to healthcare, education, logistics and professional services.
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Trading & Wholesale
From the purchase order to the customer invoice, Paper & Pen keeps your goods, costs and cash in sync. Quote fast, move stock without guesswork and know your margin on every deal.
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Retail & Shops
Bill customers in seconds, scan barcodes to sell, and let stock update itself. Paper & Pen keeps your shelves, sales and books in step so you spend less time counting and more time selling.
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Restaurants & Cafes
Print receipts in seconds, track ingredients down to the gram, and know the true cost of every dish. Paper & Pen keeps the kitchen, the till and the books working together.
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Contracting & Construction
Quote a project, bill it in stages, track materials and labour against budget, and get paid without chasing. Paper & Pen brings your estimates, costs and cash into one place.
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Salons & Spas
Ring up services and retail in seconds, track the products you use, and pay staff with commission worked out for you. Paper & Pen runs the front desk, the stock room and the books together.
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Manufacturing & Production
Stop guessing your margins. Paper & Pen helps light manufacturing businesses manage bills of materials, consume raw stock, track wastage, and know exactly what a finished good costs before quoting.
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Logistics and Transport
Handle per-tonne rates, waiting time, and fuel surcharges without confusing your clients. Issue delivery notes and manage customs payments with our free cloud ERP built for transport operators.
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Clinics and Healthcare
Handle per-procedure invoicing, track prepaid consultation packages, and monitor your medical consumables. Paper & Pen gives clinic managers the financial tools to separate unearned income from daily cash flow, keeping your practice organised.
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Education and Training Centres
Bill term fees in advance, track instalment plans, and issue per-student receipts. Paper & Pen handles the financial side of your training centre, from early-bird discounts to recognising unearned fee income as you deliver the course.
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Real Estate and Property Management
Stop tracking tenant payments in spreadsheets. Paper & Pen gives real estate agencies and property managers a clear system to invoice rent on a schedule, recharge service costs, and generate accurate owner statements.
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Automotive Workshops
Stop losing margin on unbilled parts and untracked labour. Paper & Pen helps automotive workshops issue detailed repair estimates, track inventory down to the part number, and convert approvals directly into final invoices.
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Online and E-commerce Sellers
Online selling means high transaction volumes, constant stock movement, and complex payout schedules. Track your cost of goods sold, issue credit notes for returns, and reconcile gateway payouts without losing track of your actual profit.
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Hotels, Cafes & Hospitality
Your point of sale handles the front of house. Paper & Pen handles the back office. Track daily cash-ups, calculate recipe portion costs, manage supplier purchase orders, and run your payroll in one system.
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Professional Services
Professional services firms run on distinct billing models. Whether you charge fixed fees, bill for time and materials, or hold client retainers against future work, our free accounting software keeps your ledgers accurate and your cash flow clear.
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Wholesale & Distribution
Track landed costs on imports, manage break-bulk units, and set specific price lists for your B2B customers. Keep your distribution business moving with clear credit terms, consolidated monthly statements, and accurate stock ageing reports.
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