Documentation
Everything you need to know to get the most out of Ardent Seller
Ardent Seller documentation covers ten areas
A 3-step quick start to onboard a new account, video tutorials for individual tasks, common workflows for purchasing/production/sales, concept explainers for how stock and costing work, industry playbooks for bakers/crafters/soap and candle makers/food producers/digital sellers/kit assemblers, in-depth guides for every section of the app, an Etsy integration guide, a troubleshooting section for when something looks wrong, an FAQ on billing and account management, and a glossary of terms used across the product.
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I'm new to this
Set up your account in three steps — ingredients, a product, and a recipe that prices it.
Start the quick startI'm switching from another tool
Bring your items, contacts, and history over with CSV imports — opening stock and costs included.
Read the import referenceI know what I'm looking for
Search every guide, concept, troubleshooting page, FAQ answer, and glossary term.
Quick Start
Get up and running in minutes. Learn how to set up your account, add your first inventory items, and record your first transaction.
Video Tutorials
Watch step-by-step video walkthroughs of key features. See exactly how to record sales, customize your dashboard, and more.
Common Workflows
Step-by-step walkthroughs for everyday tasks like purchasing supplies, recording sales, running production, and managing stocktakes.
Concepts
How Ardent Seller thinks — how stock moves, how costing works, what modules and locations are, and which items can be sold or purchased.
Use Cases
See how craft sellers, bakers, digital product creators, and other small business owners use Ardent Seller to streamline their operations.
Section Guides
Detailed guides for every area of the app including inventory, transactions, recipes, reports, settings, and more.
Etsy Integration
Connect your Etsy shop, understand what syncs and when, and keep listings, orders, and fees flowing into your records automatically.
Troubleshooting
Something looks wrong? Symptom-by-symptom fixes for stock that did not move, missing data after switching locations, import errors, and more.
FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about billing, data management, team collaboration, and getting started.
Glossary
Definitions of key terms used throughout the app, from COGS and SKU to batch tracking and depreciation schedules.
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