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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. 

Ways A Retail POS System Can Make Your Appliance Store Run Smoothly

A retail POS system helps ensure your customers have access to the products they want, while receiving the customer service they deserve.

Like any retail operation, an appliance store relies on effective sales procedures in order to be successful. These are big-ticket items and consumers can deliberate endlessly before pulling the trigger on a deal.

How To Use Point Of Sale Reporting To Grow Your Business

When it comes to point-of-sale reporting, businesses need to be able to track sales performance data to make informed decisions about their products and services. This data can include anything from sales totals and averages to the number of items sold and their prices.

Heat Up Hearth, Patio & BBQ Store Sales With The Help of Your POS

Everyone has some kind of system to stay organized, whether that be a marker board, a whole mess of sticky notes, or a chat group.  Getting everyone on the same page is just the beginning... if you really want to Heat Up Sales, you've got to level up your technology game.

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.

Sell Through Allowances Ignite Sales and Improve Your Bottom Line

Proper use of Sell Through Allowances enables retailers to pass on rebates to their customers, promote on price discounts, or hang onto the funds to improve their bottom line, but they can be a nightmare to manage without the proper tools in place.  Business Management Software like Windward System Five on Cloud can help you manage this process, so you can bolster sales...

Grow Your Garden Center Business with Point of Sale Software

Manage your garden center from the front counter checkout to the back office with point of sale software.

Let's be honest, beautiful plants practically sell themselves. But the buying process is not always an easy one for your customers, or your back office staff. Why not make managing your garden center easier with point of sale software?

How You Can Increase Your Average Basket Size

 
Basket size, (sometimes referred to as "average ticket") can tell you a lot about your retail business. For starters, the number of items they purchase can show you if you’re offering the correct assortment of goods for your customers. It can be an indicator if you are satisfying their needs. More importantly, you’ll know if you’re meeting your overall goals as a...

Windward Software Named Amongst Best Point of Sale Systems of 2021

Windward Software is pleased to announce that Digital.com, a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services, has named Windward System Five on Cloud  as best point of sale (POS) system of 2021. The top solutions were evaluated based on several core features and customer feedback. 

How Inventory Control Software Can Help Your Auto Repair Business

Taking stock has never been easier. Keep track of all your moving parts with inventory control software

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