BricksManager: Automated Invoicing Service
BricksManager automates invoicing for BrickLink sellers: almost no manual work per invoice, DATEV integration, real time savings and tax compliance.
The idea behind BricksManager
Initial situation & goals
Creating legally compliant invoices by hand takes many BrickLink sellers a lot of time and leads to mistakes. BricksManager automates this step, speeds up the sales process and meets German tax requirements.
The problem
Challenges
Time
Manual data entry made every invoice slow.
Errors
Frequent mistakes in tax calculations and DATEV exports.
Bookkeeping effort
DATEV exports were manual and time-consuming.
Goals
Approach
Save time
Automate invoicing so almost no manual work is left per invoice.
Legal certainty
Automatic, tax-compliant calculation and records.
Bookkeeping integration
One-click export to DATEV, the accounting software most German tax advisors use.
From idea to platform
Approach
A well-planned development process produced an efficient platform that scales.
Project management
Agile approach
Iterative development with regular feedback from BrickLink sellers.
Built around the user
Focus on ease of use and legal requirements.
Technologies & tools
Backend
Symfony, MySQL and Redis cache for high performance.
Integrations
API connections to BrickLink and DATEV, plus PDF generation.
Security
SSL encryption, two-factor authentication and GDPR-compliant backups.
Team & roles
Development team
Backend specialists and DevOps engineers.
Legal advisors
Guidance on tax compliance and GDPR.
Key features and technical highlights
Implementation
Core features
Automatic invoices
- Legally compliant invoices with a single click.
BrickLink integration
- Direct API connection that pulls in order data.
Tracking management
- Tracking information is sent automatically.
DATEV export
- One-click export for bookkeeping.
Technology stack
Backend
- Symfony, MySQL, Redis, REST API.
Integrations
- BrickLink API, DATEV interface, PDF generator, email service.
Security
- SSL encryption, 2FA, GDPR compliance, backup system.
What automation taught us
Lessons learned
BricksManager shows how automation can make sellers more efficient, keep customers happy and provide legal certainty.
Automation pays off
Automated processes cut errors and save time.
Legal certainty through expertise
All tax requirements are taken into account.
Built around the user
Ease of use leads to strong adoption.
Next steps
Extend the integration to other platforms.
Improve the user interface based on customer feedback.
Automate additional processes.
Bottom line
BricksManager has become an essential tool for BrickLink sellers. It takes invoicing off their plate and makes the sales process faster and simpler.
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