SpeedyPOS on download.com posted by Steve on 01-04-2006 07:17

SpeedyPOS, Windward Software's entry level point of sale software package, is now available for download on download.com.




Get it now.

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All About POS Software posted by Steve on 12-15-2005 07:45

POS is an acronym for Point of Sale. In Europe this is known as EPOS for Electronics at the Point Of Sale. POS software enables an efficient and automated recording of the data that comprises a business transaction when the sale of goods or services to the customer occurs.
POS software often feeds data to other software modules to create a more comprehensive and useful array of software tools, including merchandising, forecasting, accounting and inventory control. Some POS software packages feature these functions fully integrated.
POS software can cost anywhere from many thousands of dollars to free.(ned)

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Handheld POS : Report posted by Steve on 12-12-2005 01:28

Handheld computer POS terminals represent a quantum shift in point of sale devices. Devices are more versatile than existing standard PC based point of sale systems, providing greater versatility of functions and for wireless connectivity to the network. Both 802.1x fixed wireless and 2.5 / 3G wireless data solutions are supported by the new POS systems permitting seamless transport of information to enterprise systems. Transport does depend on middleware integration software.

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Save Money, Make Money posted by Steve on 11-19-2005 07:44

Retail storeowners are learning the hard way how easy it is to automate their store. "I've owned my store for five years, really had very little idea about how much I was losing by doing everything manually" says Danielle Johnson, owner of a specialty gift shop.

Johnson says from the moment she decided to update her equipment help wasn't hard to find. "It was challenging to find the right kind of help." Needing someone to accommodate her needs and not change the way she runs her business was the tough part. She met with five different companies.

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Strategies for 2006 posted by Steve on 11-14-2005 06:14

There are lots of ways to promote your business and get new customers, including advertising, promotion, and direct mail marketing. But as you look to get new customers, you don't want to forget about your current ones. Excellent customer service and simple satisfaction policies are two easy ways of not only keeping current customers but also driving new customers to your business through word-of-mouth referrals.

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Point of Sale Software posted by Steve on 11-02-2005 09:19

SpeedyPOS is entry level Point of Sale software designed for the small retailer just starting out, or for the retailer looking to replace their manual or cash register system.

From just $495, SpeedyPOS takes the cash register to the next level.

Check out the SpeedyPOS site here.

1. Increase Sales, through target marketing promotions using customer data.
2. Speeds up and increases accuracyof the sales process, increasing your level of service.
3. Reduce losses by maintaining accurate inventory.
4. Saves time and simplifies ordering inventory using automatic purchase orders.

SpeedyPOS isn't just powerful, it's feature-packed as well, making it easier for you to stay on top of your business.

* Turns your Windows PC into an affordable, easy-to-use point of sale system
* Track inventory in real time while it rings up sales
* Captures customer information for better service and more effective promotions
* Generates dozens of reports to help you manage your business more effectively
* Export .CSV files, for use with Excel, mail-merge in Word, and many other programs
* All standard point of sale hardware is supported
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POS Cash Drawers posted by Steve on 10-29-2005 17:23

Cash drawers are one of the most vital components of any point-of-sale system. Cash drawers, even when in cash register format can increase your convenience and efficiency in money handling during transactions.

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New SpeedyPOS Demo posted by Steve on 10-14-2005 03:30

A new demo verion of SpeedyPOS is now available for download from the SpeedyPOS website.

To tryout Windward's fast, easy to use and powerful software, click here.

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Electronic Price Checking posted by Steve on 10-13-2005 12:14

Electronic price checkers were singularly one of most monumental inventions to hit the retail industry since the first cash register. The created greater convenience and efficiency for both the customers and the employees. They made inventory tracking and price checking a snap, resulting in a higher customer turnaround.

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Senor POS Terminals posted by Steve on 09-13-2005 13:52

Senor Tech Pty Ltd has developed itself from a Service Centre in 2000 into a Wholesaler of (all-in-one) Touch POS in 2001, to now one of the major Touch POS hardware Distributors in Australia. It has now sub-distributors and Service Centres in all states of Australia and New Zealand.

In 2004 Senor Tech Pty Ltd. started supplying and servicing customers not only in Australia and New Zealand, but also all throughout the South East Asia. It is anticipated that in 2005 Senor Tech Pty Ltd will venture into the Middle East Market (UAE).

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POS for Fashion & Apparel posted by Steve on 09-13-2005 13:28

If your business sells clothing, shoes, and the many accessories available in the apparel industry, you will find that having the proper POS software can help you save money with inventory and transaction systems. Specialised software designed specifically for the retail apparel industry will help you meet the demands of the business head on. It can help you track exchanges and returns, and help you identify products that are losing their sales steam.

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