This article explains how to add a new product or service in Qoyod, reviews the five available product types, and covers the common initial data and the importance of categories.
Path in Qoyod
Products and Costs › Add New Product
Steps
- From the “Products and Costs” dropdown menu, click the (+) icon next to “Products and Costs.”
- Choose the product type from the list (see the types below).
- Enter the product’s initial data.
- Choose the category.
- Complete the remaining fields (unit of measurement, tax, price, etc.).
- Click “Save.”
The five product types
- Product: sold and purchased in its original state, and may be part of a bundled product sold at a single price.
- Bundled product: several products that go into the composition of one final product (example: milk is part of bundled coffee). It can be a component in another bundled product.
- Raw material: used in manufacturing another product and not sold separately. Example: wood for making tables.
- Service: for services provided such as consulting or photography.
- Expense: for electricity, water, and similar expenses, or to add a fixed asset such as buildings and vehicles.
Common initial data
- Product name in Arabic and/or English.
- Unique serial number (such as RQA248): or it can be generated automatically.
- Description (optional).
- To return to the product type selection page, click “First Step” in green.
Product categories
A product cannot be added without specifying a category for it. Categories help organize products into groups (for example: a “Fruits” category includes oranges, bananas, and apples). To manage categories, use the “Product Categories” page from the Products and Costs menu.
