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Smarter Special Order Management for Home Goods Retailers

Ever had a customer fall in love with a product you don’t have in stock?Maybe it’s a custom fabric, a specific finish, or a piece that’s just temporarily unavailable. In home goods retail, these situations aren’t the exception—they’re pretty much the norm.

That’s why having a system that can handlespecial orders and backorderssmoothly isn’t just helpful—it’s essential....

Why Seamless Accounting is a Game-Changer for Home Goods Retailers

In the home goods industry—where margins are tight, inventory is vast, and customer expectations are high—retailers need more than just a point-of-sale system. They need a business management solution that connects every part of their operation, especially accounting. That’s where Windward System Five shines.

Surviving Isn’t Winning: How Forward-Looking Firms Grow During Uncertainty

When the market tightens, most businesses brace for impact. The smart ones build to grow.

Survival is often seen as success in uncertain times—and in some cases, it is. But the companies that come out ahead aren’t the ones who merely weather the storm. They’re the ones who use that storm as a competitive reset.

Is Your Business Running You? Take Back Control with Windward Software

It’s 8 PM, your store closed hours ago, but you're still buried in paperwork, juggling inventory spreadsheets, and trying to make sense of last month’s sales. Sound familiar? If your business feels more like a burden than the dream you started with, it’s time for a change...

How To Avoid Analysis Paralysis When Selecting Business Software

Analysis paralysis, also known as decision paralysis or simply indecision, can be a common problem when faced with a large number of options and a need to make a decision. Here are some steps you can take to overcome analysis paralysis when selecting business management software:

How to Avoid Margin Erosion or Even Worse, Selling Below Cost

In working with customers across the verticals we support, we're seeing the impact of supply chain disruption and inflation. These topics are everywhere; dominating your news feeds and turning up in your supplier discussions. The reality hits when your Purchase Orders start getting shorted, and your AP Bills for inventory start creeping up. Finding stock at the right time...

Adapt to Today’s Market Dynamics with a Business Efficiency Check-in

There might not be a magic button that will save the day, but the Business Efficiency Check-in from the Windward Professional Services Catalog can help you identify a few areas to squeeze more out of your software.  

3 Ways Inventory Control Software Will Streamline Your Business Operations

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