Frequently asked questions
Plain answers about how CottageOps helps small operators keep sales, expenses, products, and events from getting scattered everywhere.
What is CottageOps?
CottageOps is simple analytics software for small food businesses. It helps operators track sales, expenses, products, and events so they can understand what is working, what is profitable, and what to do next.
Who is CottageOps for?
CottageOps is built for cottage food operators, farmers market vendors, bakers, makers, pop-up vendors, small wholesale food brands, and other small food businesses.
Does CottageOps replace spreadsheets?
CottageOps can replace many tracking spreadsheets, but it can also work alongside them. The goal is to turn messy sales exports, receipts, booth fees, ingredient runs, packaging costs, notes, and cash sales into connected records and practical answers.
Does CottageOps work with Square?
Yes. CottageOps is Square-friendly. You can import Square sales exports so sales, products, locations, and events are easier to organize.
Can CottageOps help track farmers market events?
Yes. CottageOps helps track markets, pop-ups, locations, booth fees, notes, and event performance so you can see which events are worth doing again.
Can CottageOps help me understand which products are working?
Yes. CottageOps connects products with sales, expenses, pricing, and event performance so you can see which products are carrying the business and which ones may need review.
Can CottageOps help track expenses?
Yes. CottageOps helps track expenses from quick entries, receipts, notes, PDFs, imports, and spreadsheets so operators can see when costs are getting out of hand.
Is CottageOps only for cottage food businesses?
No. CottageOps is built around cottage food workflows, but it can also help farmers market vendors, makers, pop-up vendors, small wholesale brands, and other small food businesses that need clearer numbers.
How much does CottageOps cost?
CottageOps pricing is simple: one month free, then $7 per month. You can cancel anytime.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can request access and start without a credit card.
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