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10 types of businesses that need an SMS text messaging feature from their POS Software

In today's lightning-fast changing world of business, efficiency and accuracy are the ultimate tools of value with customers in mind. I think the most important value to add to a business is the instant connection to their customers and with that in mind one of the most popular features would be the communication channels that you have available to you, such as text messaging. You have to embrace this trend when the opportunities given to you as a business owner allow you to instantly connect your customers, which is something that wasn't always available as an option in the past. Therefore when you find a POS software or a point of sale system with an integrated SMS text messaging feature, please understand that this can be an incredibly important utility for your business. In this article we will explain which are the most frequent types of businesses that we think can benefit mostly out of such a feature towards their customers and why. 1. SMS text messaging is good for General retail businesses. General retail [...]

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Common issues with a POS Pole Display and how to resolve them

Being in the business of free POS, in particular PC POS software, we have seen our fair share of issues with Pole Display devices, also known as customer-facing displays. Some of the most common problems with these devices are also ones that you can fairly easy resolve yourself. Let's take a look at a few of those issues. The POS pole display won't turn on. Make sure that the power adapter and it's cable is plugged-in from the wall to the display and is adequately providing power to the device. Believe it or not way back when, we had an issue with a customer using our tanning salon software, who was convinced that something was wrong with their pole  display, and later found out that their pole display power adapter was still left buried in the shipping box and never even taken out of the box. Also check that your power outlet is working properly and that it's providing power. And if you find out that the power adapter is not providing power, with a [...]

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Common POS cash drawer problems and their Solutions

Regardless of what kind of a store you have and what kind of a POS software you operate (we've seen this occur with anything from retail software to buffet software), you most likely use a cash drawer and it is one of the heaviest and most often used computer peripheral of your POS system. Here are some commonly occurring issues with the cash drawer, that we have gathered throughout our years of providing technical support on everything from our shoe store software, to our cell phone store software, to our flower shop software and many more. We'll also offer advice on how to fix these issues in this article and hope you'll find it useful. Drawer won't open Check all the cables and make sure that the drawer is connected properly and is receiving power and the opening signal from your POS Software. Make sure that the cash drawer's manual lock is not left in a locked position. Also make sure the cable you're using to connect the drawer to the POS system is compatible [...]

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Common Barcode Scanner problems and how to troubleshoot them

You can have many problems with your barcode scanner , but fortunately the most frequent ones are also ones that are easy to resolve and you can fix yourself. We have seen quite a few of these. Even though barcode scanners are not used in two thirds of the POS software that we provide, such as they're not commonly used in our free Salon software, and also they are not commonly used in any of our free restaurant software, barcode scanners are heavily used in the retail software industry, specifically in the free retail software that we provide. Now as we mentioned, there are many problems that occur with barcode scanners, they're one of the most commonly used Hardware items in a POS system, they're heavily used and almost abused, they are dropped on the ground very often, left to be forgotten without charging or proper care and cleaning, but luckily the most common problems that we will address in this article are also easy to fix yourself as well. Poor scanning performance of your barcode [...]

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Should the cash collected on the PC POS Software Z-report be presented as a lesser amount due to all the daily payouts?

As PC POS Software developers, we would just like to say in the beginning, right off the bat, of course not, who would even think that this is right and that's it! End of story. This article is finished right here with this sentence. Complaints from business owners However believe it or not in 18+ years of developing PC POS Software of all kind starting from coffee shop software to bakery software to furniture store software to jewelry store software and everything in between, when we provide support for software there's an overwhelming amount of business owners that complain and think that the payouts should reflect as less cash collected on the Z report. I don't know why at time this seems like it is a never ending battle or battle that we can't win, but we have to push back and plead with business owners that think that it is okay to have a report which states for local or federal taxes and regulation purposes that you have collected less cash than what you [...]

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One-Size-Fits-All Approach Won’t Work for Z-Reports in Store Software

Can a POS store software have too much automation in the z-report and Counting the cash drawer features? So we had this customer that has been using our software for a while and they claim they love it, but they're pleading with us that something is missing in the z-report and Counting of the cash drawer features. Now we have all kinds of stores use our software, from people using it as a clothing store software, to a computer store software, to a grocery store software and everything in between. But once in awhile, we will get the customer that desperately wants to use our software because our software is really nice but also is free of charge and are support is free of charge so there's an overwhelming people that want to use it including those that are software is not the best fit for because we didn't have their complex and unique operations in mind when we built our software. Customer feedback on store software One of those instances presented itself recently, when [...]

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How Bar Software Can Improve Your Business’s Efficiency

Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over my bar's accounting books, trying to find an end to the leaks, Suddenly there came a tapping, as if someone gently rapping, Rapping at my barroom door, and I thought, "What a bore!" But then I heard the whispering, of a strange and curious thing, "Free Bar software!" it whispered low, and I knew I had to go Find the answer to my woes, to keep my business from its lows. So I searched the web, and found the tool, to make my profits finally cool, I could take control, and make my business finally whole. Improved Inventory Management With bar software at my fingertips, I could finally take stock of my sips, From whiskey to beer, and everything in between, I could track each and every pour, and know just where my stock did lean. No more will I worry about running out of my favorite gin, Or having to turn away a customer, because I didn't know where to begin. Seamless [...]

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What happens to your spa software when the internet goes out?

Section 1: Overview If you own a spa, you might use special software to help you manage appointments, customers, and payments. This type of software is called spa software, and it can be either cloud-based or desktop-based. Section 2: Cloud-based Spa Software Cloud-based spa software, like Mindbody, Vagaro, Booker, and Rosy Salon Software, needs the internet to work. So if your internet goes out, you may have trouble using the software. You might see a message saying it can't connect to the internet, and some features like online booking or payment processing might not work until the internet is back. Vagaro and Booker do have an offline mode that lets you use some features, but you still need to fix your internet connection to use everything. Section 3: Desktop-based Spa Software Desktop-based spa software, like Salon Iris and Salon Maid, is installed on your computer and doesn't need the internet to work. This means that even if your internet goes out, you can still use all the features, like making appointments and editing customer information. [...]

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Popular Restaurant Software Brands, their Features and Cost

When it comes to dinin', folks, the restaurant software is a mighty important thing. It helps ya understand yer customers and yer business better than a rattlesnake in the sun. But with so many choices out there, how do ya pick the right restaurant or bar software fer ya? Don't you fret now, I'll help ya figure it out! Popular Restaurant Software Features Different popular restaurant software brands offer different things, y'all. Some, like Toast and Square, have more bells and whistles than a rodeo clown, like keepin' track of yer stuff, customers, and sales. Others, such as Lightspeed and Revel, offer fancy features like advanced kitchen management or mobile POS options. It's important for you, as a restaurant owner, to think about yer business needs and pick a restaurant management software that offers the features you require. The Cost of Popular Restaurant Software Brands Now, the cost of popular Restaurant Software brands is as diverse as a box of chocolates. Some brands, like Square, offer a free plan with basic features, while others, like [...]

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The Top Beauty Salon Management Software Options for Small Business Owners

Well folks, let me tell ya 'bout the world of beauty salons. Ye see, managing a beauty salon can be a right tricky business, and that's why a good software is worth its weight in gold. In this here article, we'll take a gander at the top 5 beauty salon management software options for small business owners, so ye can make an informed decision. The Top 5 Beauty Salon Management Software Options Acuity Scheduling: This software allows ye to easily schedule appointments, manage client information, and take payments, all in one place. It also has a user-friendly interface and integrations with popular payment gateways. Shedul: This software is perfect for managing appointments, inventory, and staff scheduling. It even comes with its own point of sale and customer management systems. Salon Iris: This software includes a wide range of features, including appointment scheduling, client management, inventory management, and financial reporting. It's easy to use and has a great customer support. Rosy: This here software is made just for salons and spas, packed with cool stuff like [...]

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