There's certainly no overriding reason why you should automate your business with an intelligent Point of Sale system like Windward System Five - unless you want to save money, improve your business decisions, increase customer satisfaction, improve cash flow, save time, etc., etc., … and did we mention, save money?
More than just a Cash Register
A Point of Sale system is just a fancy Cash Register, right? Well sort of … but it's much, much more. A Cash Register does one thing (but, admittedly, it does that one thing quite well) - it tells you how much money your business has brought in that day. It can't tell you what your profit margin was, and it can't tell you what item (or Salesperson) was the biggest seller that day. It certainly can't tell you how much inventory you have on the shelf, or what needs to be ordered. An intelligent Point of Sale software system can do all this, and more.
Optimize Your Inventory
Put money in to your pocket, instead of in to needless inventory. Detailed inventory reports allow you to make those critical business decisions easily - never too much stock, which cuts in to your cash flow, or too little, which ends up in lost sales. Windward System Five will even prompt you with suggestions for Purchase Orders, based on past sales history or set highs and lows that you've established. We even make tracking Special Orders for that premium customer-care level a dream!
Reduce Errors
Because Windward System Five is a full-package business solution, your front counter sales is integrated with your inventory control and back-end accounting. Eliminate those costly double-entry errors, and never accidentally oversell items. Estimates or quotes are converted to Invoices at the click of a button, eliminating transcription errors. The ability to attach detailed notes to purchase orders makes sure that suppliers are aware of exactly what you've ordered.
Reduce Inventory Shrinkage
An integrated POS system can quickly save you money. An estimated 2% to 5% of your total annual inventory value is lost through "shrinkage" - mainly through external theft, internal theft, and "messed up paperwork". An integrated Point of Sale system can cut this loss in half by helping to eliminate the last two causes. To see a complete discussion on how this might work, see our article on Reduce Inventory Shrinkage.
Improve the "Customer Experience"
With the full integration of touch screen technology and bar code scanners, you can whisk your customers through check outs with minimal fuss. Customizable pop up screens attached to individual customer accounts allow you to have all information at your fingertips - from asking them how their last fishing trip went, to reminding them of the new product feature they were interested in. Complete customer purchase history reporting can increase sales by identifying individual customer preferences, while the integrated CRM function allows you to target tailor-made marketing campaigns to unique groups. The possibilities are endless…
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"Fire" Your Bookkeeper
No, we're not suggesting you fire anyone, but the integrated accounting backend will sure reduce their workload and stress, leaving them free to do the important stuff, like helping grow the company. Full General Ledger, A/P, A/R, even check writing and bank reconciliation - quickly and easily, and with complete security. Why base your critical business decisions on information you receive months after your year-end, when you can have it daily?
Now in the case where you are the Bookkeeper, as well as the Owner/Operator/Chief-Cook-and-Bottle-Washer, etc., wouldn't you like the opportunity to "fire" that part of you, and use the time more effectively - say, relaxing?!
Windward System Five - the "right" solution?
Windward Software has been in business since 1984, in part because we listen to what you, the business owner, need in the way of a Point of sale software system. We've designed Windward System Five to suit simple to complex business needs at a competitive price. From the single-user to multiple users in multiple store locations, we back it all up with service, support, training, and consultation services that are second to none - because we "get" what's important to you.
Your business isn't generic, so we don't expect you to change they way you do business to suit us. Our unique "soft switch" architecture can be customized for many different types of businesses, such as small engine repair shops, garden centers, lighting showrooms, furniture stores, rental outlets, general retailers, clothing stores and many others.
If you're ready to take your operation to the next level, contact Windward Software today. We'll be happy to tell you more about the features and advantages of using Windward System Five.
… and don't worry, we're with you every step of the way, because if it's not "right" for you, it's not "right" for us!
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