Lecere is a company based in Oregon that is composed of a team of individuals that have many years in the restaurant and technology fields. The FIRMS restaurant POS software solution is designed with future technologies in mind and offers a total restaurant point of sale solution. The software is an integrated set of SaaS modules used to excel any restaurant from a small mom and pop operation to a large well known chain.
FIRMS provides the restaurant owner five individual, on-demand modules:
Point of sales (POS), with online delivery or takeout accessible via a web browser, PDA, or cell phone
Networked, multiple-restaurant accounting
Powerful online reservations capability for restaurants, accessible via a web browser, PDA, or cell phone
Mapping and geocoding for directions to the restaurant, display of nearby, and optimized delivery
Data mining, which allows the restaurant to target selected customers for special offers
Lecere states on their website that with as little as an inexpensive handheld device you can purchase modules as your business grows. This will alleviate the high cost of certain business operations and improve customer service. FIRMS is compatible with a variety of handheld computers including the new Apple iPad eliminating the need for larger high cost POS systems.
Video – FIRMS Handheld Restaurant POS iPad Demonstration:
This edition of the roundup focuses completely on the small retailer with advice, tips and suggestions for keeping you’re business on top of the competition. We start this week with wireless retail trends, an informative article of why and how wireless is affecting the small retail industry. Our next feature in the roundup is a concept that many store owners have not yet grasped, the after-sale. Then we go into a very interesting and visual post about Google rules for retailers with industry examples (grab your pen and paper for this one). The fourth article in this weeks roundup focuses on a website that is helping small businesses survive by letting them post their products on the web. The last feature in this weeks roundup talks about Foursquare and the impact it could be having on your brick and mortar business.
1. Reality Check: Retail wireless trends – Marcelo Claure, Chairman, President and CEO, Brightstar Corp. gives some great insight on how evolution in wireless technology has changed the way consumers make buying decisions. The article touches on the consumer experience, the muti-channel market, as well as store design and merchandising.
2. Dirks on Strategy: Never say goodbye to a customer – This great article focuses on what to do AFTER you sell a product or service to a customer. Let’s just say it doesn’t end with the sale. If small retailers pay attention to the needs and wants of the customer while following through after the sale, profits as well as customer retention will improve.
3. Google Rules for Retail – These rules were taken out of the book What Would Google Do by Jeff Davis. The rules make sense and put attention on the consumer. The article is graphically easy on the eyes and outlines the rule, industry examples and what retailers should take form the information and implement on their own.
4. Etsy, Craft Sites Help Small Businesses Survive – Many small specialty retailers have had no choice but to close their storefront shops due to rising costs and a troubled economy. Websites such as Etsy, ArtFire and the Handmade Market have given these small retailers a different option to continue to sell their product without the frustration and overhead cost of a business website. They offer a “space” on the web for small retail business to sell their products with a nominal commission fee.
5. Foursquare: Are You Checking Out the Hottest Social Media App? – We’ve mentioned Foursquare before on the weekly roundup but this article is much easier to understand for retailers that are not familiar with the service. This website is simply a geo-location app that allows users to find and interact with their local retailers. If you’re not listed there yet, you could be missing out on many potential customers.
Company Website:Salon Touch POS Product Website:Salon Touch All-in-One POS Price Range: $77-$89/month for three years Operating Systems: Pre-Loaded, All-in-One POS Hardware/Software Package
Salon Touch POS Software Overview
Salon Touch POS is a complete all in one package for salons and spas. The robust software combined with the innovative touch screen hardware makes this an efficient low cost solution for any small business owner in the beauty industry. The hardware resists damage from common salon products that can be hazardous and comes complete with a cash drawer, receipt printer, mouse, credit card reader, extra keyboard and all the cables for easy connection. The Salon Touch POS offers two low cost solutions that can either be leased or a rent to own plan. You pay $89 a month for three years and you own this excellent all in one salon point of sale system free and clear.
Company Website:MerchantOS Product Website:MerchantOS Price Range: Monthly – Basic $49.95, Pro $79.95, Premium $99.95 Operating Systems: Web Based, Windows, Mac, Linux
MerchantOS POS Software Overview
MerchantOS is a Web Based Point of Sale software application that is so easy to use. Whether you’re running a Windows, Mac or Linux system you can access and use the POS software from anywhere that has an internet connection. This eliminates the need for buying or upgrading expensive hardware. MerchantOS will help you improve your overall business by providing extensive inventory control, customer relations management, credit card processing and many more daily operations. Imagine eliminating the stress of backups, data loss, viruses and software updates thus leaving you more time to concentrate on the core of your business.
MerchantOS is offered in three pay as you go, no obligation monthly subscription plans. The Basic plan is perfect for a small or work at home business that uses only one register. The Professional plan is ideal for a medium size business and includes all the features of the Basic plus a few more. The Premium plan is for larger retailers that need POS software across multiple locations. MerchantOS is Free for the first 30 days and there are no contracts so you may cancel at any time. Try it for yourself by visiting their website to access the online demo. [click to continue...]
Company Website:Gk Software Product Website:GK/Retail Suite Price Range: Not Available Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, Linux
GK/Retail Suite Software Overview
GK/Retail Suite provides all the essential tools and processes needed to run your retail business. The software is based on Java and open standards making it easy to implement and maintain. This POS software suite offers retail store and enterprise solutions so that you can manage upfront and back end operations with one software package. GK/Retail helps customers apply new business processes fast so that they can react to changes in their situations immediately. This point of sale software meets all the requirements for any retail sector and is used at about 50,000 POS stations worldwide. [click to continue...]
Company Website:GPA Technology Pty. Ltd Product Website:WinPOS32 Price Range: $45 Operating Systems: Windows 98, NT, 2000, ME, XP
WinPOS32 Point of Sale Software Overview
The WinPOS32 is fully integrated POS software that is designed to handle rentals and sales for small and medium sized companies. Using the WinPOS32 allows business owners to manage the storage of data on your computer. Once having the Corel Paradox 10.0 version installed on you machine the WinPOS32 will operate accordingly for business needs. [click to continue...]
Company Website:Trak Systems Product Website:RecordTrak Price Range: Not Available Operating Systems: Not Available
RecordTrak Point of Sale Software Overview
RecordTrak is a state of the art point of sale and inventory control program designed specifically for the retail music store industry. This complete application update inventory in real time always keeping your customers satisfied. RecordTraks software modules include: point of sale (POS), ordering, returns, video rental, and complete inventory management. It is fully compatible with SoundScan and can perform EDI ordering with most major music wholesalers. [click to continue...]
Company Website:Acme Product Website:Acme POS for AccountMate Price Range: $1495 Operating Systems: Not Available
Acme POS for AccountMate Software Overview
Acme POS for Accountmate combines a powerful point of sale application with your existing Accountmate software. This will help provide you with detailed sales and inventory analysis for better business decisions. The software is customizable to your retail business providing you with an easy to learn system. You will be able to keep track of customer purchases and add customers on the fly. Acme POS for account mate can help you manage multiple stores with different inventory and allow you to separate them by cost. [click to continue...]
Company Website:Torex Product Website:Torex Retail J-POS Price Range: Not Available Operating Systems: Web Based, Windows, Linux, Mac
Torex Retail J-POS Software Overview
Torex Retail J-POS is a modern web enabled, network centric application for medium and large retailers. The software is platform independent and ideal for use in a multiple hardware environment. Using the latest tools Retail J-POS offers real time management of all areas of the POS system. The application uses web forms to collect data using automation and free up time for your sales staff. Retail J-POS is a scalable, affordable solution for your business requirements. [click to continue...]
Company Website:Storis Product Website:Storis Point of Sale Price Range: Not Available Operating Systems: Not Available
Storis Point of Sale Software Overview
Storis Point of Sale offers real time servicing and order management that is key to fulfilling customer expectations. This complete product suite contains the tools for inventory control, purchasing, accounting and point of sale functions. You have the ability to create and maintain service labor rates and hours as well as manage inventory. Customer management is easy when you use Storis Point of Sale you can track customer purchase history and prospective customers with ease. This software will bring the efficiency you need to your retail business. [click to continue...]
Company Name: Lecere Corporation
This edition of the roundup focuses completely on the small retailer with advice, tips and suggestions for keeping you’re business on top of the competition. We start this week with wireless retail trends, an informative article of why and how wireless is affecting the small retail industry. Our next feature in the roundup is a concept that many store owners have not yet grasped, the after-sale. Then we go into a very interesting and visual post about Google rules for retailers with industry examples (grab your pen and paper for this one). The fourth article in this weeks roundup focuses on a website that is helping small businesses survive by letting them post their products on the web. The last feature in this weeks roundup talks about Foursquare and the impact it could be having on your brick and mortar business.
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