Powerful and accessible retail software can allow your PC to take on any number of functions, to the short and long term benefit of your business.

Versatile systems, such as our Connect software, can be installed on a variety of electronic point of sale (EPoS) or computer hardware, matching the needs of retailers of any size. A standard PC with a suitable printer, barcode scanner, cash drawer and Connect system installed can act as a small business' sole till, and handle the shop's stock control and re-ordering requirements, as well as back office functions such as customer order tracking and intelligent reporting on product, supplier and staff performance. Larger businesses can use the same software to synchronise point of sale, back office and warehouse systems, to manage their website, and to work from home, using Connect's powerful multichannel stock control functionality. A laptop with the required peripherals (a printer, scanner and cash drawer, and a dongle providing an internet connection) can be used as a temporary till at trade fairs and other events, allowing you to make sales and print receipts with real-time access to your current stock levels.

With the twelve days of Christmas well underway, we're certainly feeling the holiday spirit here at Intelligent Retail. On the 17th of December, our annual Christmas party was held at Newbury Racecourse, preceded that morning by a day trip to the Donnington Valley Spa. A fantastic time was had by all, and we look forward to turning the festive cheer and enthusiasm into renewed drive in the year ahead.