Small food businesses waste hours reconciling supplier invoices and cost data, often missing price increases until monthly P&L reveals lost margins.

Workarounds Described

• updating a spreadsheet every time a supplier invoice came in
• check costs weekly, some quarterly, some 'whenever it becomes a problem'

Implied Software Gaps

• Automated invoice ingestion and cost tracking that replaces manual spreadsheet updates
• Real-time cost variance alerting that replaces periodic manual checks

CostPulse

CostPulse automatically syncs supplier invoices and receipts, tracks cost per unit over time, and alerts owners instantly when a key ingredient's price changes. It replaces manual spreadsheet reconciliation and provides real-time margin visibility.

Existing Solutions Mentioned