Section outline

  • Handling Payments and Orders 💵📦

    Getting your first customer is exciting—but now what? How do you accept money safely? How do you keep track of what to deliver and when? This section will help you manage your orders and payments like a pro. 👍

    • 🔹 Safe Ways to Receive Payment

      • ✅ UPI Payments: Use apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm
      • 💳 QR Codes: Create your personal or business QR to receive money easily
      • 📲 WhatsApp Payments: Now also possible if both users use UPI
      • 📥 Always confirm payment BEFORE sending products

      🔐 Important: Never share OTPs or bank login details. Use a second number or phone if you want to keep business separate.

    • 🔹Managing Orders

      • 📋 Maintain a simple order register or Google Sheet
      • 🗓️ Note product name, quantity, amount, delivery date, and payment status
      • 📦 Use labels/tags to organize products if you’re making in bulk
      • 📞 Message the buyer on order confirmation and again after dispatch

      🧾 Sample Order Entry:
      Name: Seema Product: 2 handmade soaps Amount: ₹200 Paid: Yes (UPI) Dispatch Date: 14 June

      🌼 Final Thought

      Handling payments and orders smoothly builds trust — and trust brings repeat customers. Start with small orders, keep things organized, and always communicate clearly. A small business with good systems grows faster than one with fancy packaging. 💡📋