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Why Lighting Showrooms Love Windward: 3 Common Business Problems Solved

Walk into any lighting showroom and you’ll see more than just beautiful fixtures—you’ll see complexity. Behind every chandelier, pendant, and sconce is a web of SKUs, supplier logistics, and customer decisions that can stretch over weeks. For lighting retailers, managing all of this isn’t just a challenge—it’s a daily juggling act.

That’s where Windward System Five...

Your Showroom’s Secret Weapon: How Integrated Inventory Management Keeps Your Lighting Business Organized

Running a lighting showroom is no small feat. Between dazzling displays, custom orders, and a warehouse full of back stock, staying organized can feel like juggling light bulbs—one wrong move, and something’s bound to drop. That’s where Windward System Five steps in as your showroom’s secret weapon.

Profitability Spotlight: Track Margins in Real Time for Your Showroom

In your lighting business, brilliance isn’t just about the fixtures—it’s about the financials. With thousands of SKUs, fluctuating supplier costs, and complex product bundles, even the most stunning showroom can struggle to keep margins in check. Missed price updates or overlooked freight charges can quietly chip away at your profits.

Consider the advantage of being able...

What Tools Lighting Showrooms Need for Efficient Operations

Running a lighting business comes with its unique set of challenges and opportunities. Whether you're managing inventory, keeping up with the latest trends, or making sure that your customers are satisfied, the demands can be overwhelming. Then layer on having to juggle supplier relationships and staying ahead of technological advancements, the responsibilities can seem...

GRAND OPENING: Windward's New Showroom at Lightovation

Windward Software has a new location at the Lightovation show in the Dallas Market Center this January.  We are pleased to announce the GRAND OPENING of our new Showroom TM-4931. Check out the grand opening timeline and more.

Why Should Your Small Business Migrate to a Cloud ERP Solution?

Chances are you already rely on cloud computing to solve the challenges faced by running your business, whether you're firing off e-mails on the move or using a bunch of apps to help you manage your workload.

Cloud is fast becoming the new normal.

How Lighting Showroom Software Can Illuminate Your Business

Lighting store software helps you keep track of more than just your fixtures and bulbs.

Whether it’s that collection of classic Tiffany table lamps or those sleek, modern "rustic" pendants, your lighting store showroom likely carries enough products that it could be seen from space.... 

How a Connected Point-of-Sale System Improves the Customer Experience

A point-of-sale system, or POS, is a key part of any retail operation. It's the store system through which customers make their purchases and clerks ring up sales. In recent years, there's been a shift towards POS systems that are connected, meaning they connect your online, in-store, and backroom functions. 

Business Management Software: The Key to 2023 Operational Excellence

As the business world continues to evolve and grow, companies must keep up with the latest trends and technologies in order to stay competitive. In 2023, one of the most essential tools for businesses will be business management software. 

Focus Your Showroom Strategically At Lightovation

Most exhibitors at the 2023 Lightovation Show will be there to display the latest industry trends and product innovations. Windward Software is going there to shed a little light on another important subject: business management software and partnerships.

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