Vinkel SimpleBiz

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Vinkel SimpleBiz Automation.

📌 General Information

Vinkel SimpleBiz Automation is a smart, affordable platform that helps small businesses like boutiques, barbershops, and retail stores manage sales, stock, expenses, and payments using Google Forms and Sheets. It provides real-time insights and alerts to streamline operations.

Any small business owner looking to automate inventory, sales tracking, or expense management. It’s ideal for retailers, service providers, and entrepreneurs with limited technical skills.

Yes, it’s designed for small businesses with low-cost plans. Contact support for pricing details tailored to your needs.

No! Our platform is designed for non-technical users. You only need a small internet connection to fill the Sales and Stock forms and submit, and we provide step-by-step guides.

📌 Forms & Features

After logging in, you can access five forms for each business: Sales Form, Stock Form, Expense Form, Payment Form, and Item Manager Form. Note: form names depend on the business type.

The Email Control Panel lets you add/remove sellers or buyers for your business. It's also used to add/remove business names. The AutoRenew Form allows you to renew your subscription using STK push for seamless payments.

Yes. You can add new stock using the Item Manager form. The system updates your Sales and Stock forms' 'Item Name' dropdown instantly.

📌 Automation & Tracking

You fill out simple Google Forms (e.g., for sales or stock updates), and our system syncs the data to Google Sheets in real-time. You get dashboards, alerts, and reports to monitor your business.

When you submit a form (e.g., a sale), the data updates instantly in your Google Sheet and dashboard, giving you up-to-date insights on stock, sales, or expenses.

If your inventory falls below a set threshold, you receive automatic email or Telegram alerts to restock before running out.

Our system blocks transactions below the cost price and uses unique item IDs to avoid errors, ensuring accurate financial tracking.

📌 Subscription & Access

Once you register your business, you’ll receive access links via email and optionally on Telegram. You can access your forms and dashboards any time.

No. Each business must have its own subscription. Even if you own two shops of the same type, they need separate License Keys and subscriptions.

After your 14-day Ultimate Version trial, you must select a subscription plan to continue. If you don’t subscribe, the system disables your access automatically.

To register, simply fill in the New Customer Registration Form. Once submitted, you’ll instantly receive a License Key for a 14-day free trial of the Ultimate Version. After the trial, you can choose a subscription plan that suits your business.

If you didn’t receive your License Key after registering, please check your Spam or Promotions folder first. If it’s still missing, use the License Key Recovery Form or contact support via email or Telegram. Make sure to use the same email you used when registering.

To renew your subscription after the 14-day trial or after your current plan ends:

  1. Go to the Payment & Renewal Form.
  2. Enter your License Key ID and select the version you want to subscribe to (e.g., Basic, Standard, Pro Version, or Ultimate).
  3. Complete the payment details and submit.
Your subscription will be renewed automatically once payment is verified.