How Do I Create My Catalog?

Welcome to Mantle! We’re thrilled to have you on board! Creating your catalog is a crucial step in setting up your inventory management system, and we’re here to guide you through the process. Below, we’ll explain what the catalog system is, how to add subscriptions, and how the entire process works.

Step 1: Preparing Your Current Inventory

• Create a Complete Inventory File:
  If you already have an inventory system, download an all-inventory file from your current provider.
  • Not Using a System Yet? If Mantle is your first inventory management tool, skip to Step 3 to set up catalog subscriptions.
• Clean Up Your Inventory:
  • Remove items you’re certain you’ll never carry again.
  • Keep any items you may carry in the future.
• Backup Your Data:
  • Download and save all sales, customer, and inventory data for your records.
  • Share copies with your accountant and check with your insurance provider for any additional requirements. This preparation can save you a lot of hassle later!

Step 2: Sending Us Your Inventory File

• Export your current inventory file in a format we can work with:
  • Google Docs, Excel, or CSV files work best for us.
• Email the File to Mantle Staff:
  • If you need assistance exporting or formatting your inventory, reach out to schedule a virtual meeting. We’re happy to guide you through this step.

Alternative Solution: Perform a Full Inventory Audit

If you prefer not to import your data and would rather start fresh, you can conduct a full inventory audit instead:

1. Set Up Your Catalog:
   Follow our guide on [How to Create a New Catalog] ([link to FAQ or video tutorial]).
2. Perform an Inventory Audit:
   • Once your catalog is populated with the items you wish to track, follow the steps outlined in our guide on [How to Audit Inventory] ([link to guide]).
   • During the audit, the system will adjust inventory levels based on your counts and update them in Mantle.

Step 3: Setting Up Your Catalog Subscriptions

While we’re working on converting your data (or after completing your audit), you can start setting up your catalog and subscriptions:

1. Create Your Catalog:
   Follow our guide on [How to Create a New Catalog] ([link to FAQ or video tutorial]).
2. Set Up Publisher Subscriptions:
   • Subscriptions automatically add catalog data to your Mantle, saving time and effort.
   • By subscribing to publishers, games, and titles you carry, you’ll ensure your inventory is accurate and up-to-date.
   • Many subscriptions include official descriptions, photos, and key art provided by publishers, enhancing your product displays and aligning with their marketing.

Step 4: Adding Custom Items

If you sell unique or custom items not in our database:

• Follow our step-by-step guide on [How to Create a Custom Item] ([link to guide]).
• Have a unique catalog of awesome items? Let us know! We might collaborate with creators or smaller publishers to include their catalog in our database.
• Creators can contact us directly at: https://mntl.gg/contact.

Final Steps

Once your subscriptions are set up and any custom items are added:

• Our team will finalize your import or audit.
• Allow 24 to 48 hours for us to review and address any questions about unusual or custom items in your file.

Thank you for choosing Mantle—welcome aboard! We’re excited to support you and your business. Let us know if you need any help along the way.