Dashboard Overview
The SimpleBillBook dashboard is your central command center for monitoring business performance. It provides real-time insights into your sales, inventory, customers, and financial health at a glance.
Dashboard Layout
The dashboard is divided into several key sections that give you a comprehensive view of your business operations.
Figure 1: Main dashboard showing key metrics and performance indicators
Sidebar Navigation
The left sidebar provides quick access to all major modules:
| Menu Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | Home screen with overview metrics |
| Customers | Manage customer database |
| Vendors | Manage supplier information |
| Manage Product | Products, categories, and barcodes |
| Manage Purchase | Purchase entries, orders, debit notes |
| Manage Sales | Invoices, quotations, sales orders |
| Manage Expense | Expense categories and entries |
| Lead Management | Track potential customers |
| Manage Users | User accounts and roles |
| Reports | Business analytics and reports |
| Print Settings | Configure printing options |
| Activity Logs | Audit trail of all actions |
| Manage Company | Company profile and settings |
| Subscription Plans | Billing and plan management |
Key Metrics Dashboard
The top section displays critical business metrics in easy-to-read cards:
Figure 2: Dashboard with detailed metrics, charts, and recent transactions
Metric Cards
| Metric | Value (Example) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total Customers | 1 | Number of active customers |
| Total Vendors | 1 | Number of suppliers & partners |
| Total Products | 2 | Active SKUs in inventory |
| Inventory Value | ₹6,40,000.00 | Current stock value |
| This Month Sales | ₹46,350.00 | Sales with +100% growth |
| Out of Stock | 0 | Items needing restock |
Visual Indicators
- Active customers - Subtitle under customer count
- Suppliers & partners - Subtitle under vendor count
- Active SKUs - Subtitle under product count
- Current stock value - Subtitle under inventory value
- +100% from last month - Growth indicator for sales
- Restock required - Alert for out-of-stock items
Top Products by Stock
Monitor your highest inventory items:
| Product | Stock Level |
|---|---|
| Laptop | Medium |
| PC | Medium |
Sales Performance Chart
Visual representation of sales trends:
Last 7 Days Performance
The chart displays:
- Quantity in Stock - Bar graph representation
- Price (₹) - Value indicators
- Daily tracking - Day-by-day sales data