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.

Unlike cloud computing systems, Connect allows you and your store to continue working even while offline, as the software will synchronise once a connection is resumed. While you are working online, the system automatically backs up your data to a secure server, to help guard against data loss from any cause.

Good software improves efficiency through a multitude of intuitive and time saving features. If you want your item search program to allow your staff to filter results by name, supplier and category, complete with product pictures, if you want to print receipts with barcodes to streamline the returns process, or if you want easy access to information on the turnover and profitability of each of your product lines over time, it may be worth your while to book a free consultation or demonstration to see whether Connect would be a good fit for your business' needs.