In short, Point-Of-Sale systems are digital cash registers. They perform all the functions of a standard cash register and a variety of other tasks, which are their real value. Daunting tasks like inventory counts, price adjustments, inventory level reports, sales history, customer information management, and accounts receivable are made simple with the help of a POS system. If you need greater control over your inventory, sales data, and customer data, a POS system is your total solution.

Many new POS software programs allow for integration into varies types of e-commerce web sites. Depending on the type of retail performed and the type of inventory carried, POS data can be entered into the e-commerce web site daily or after each transaction occurs.

Absolutely. If we didn’t train our clients, their POS systems would be of little use. We offer clear and comprehensive instruction to our clients and are always just a phone call away should a problem arise. Most POS software is rather simple to use, however the initial set up can be much more challenging.

Perhaps the greatest benefit of a POS system is the ability to create a variety of reports specifically tailored to your business. Reports can include a variety of important business statistics such as inventory turnover, on hand inventory quantities, year-to-date sales in units, year-to-date sales in dollars, sales margins, reorder frequencies, and many others.

POS software allows for reports to be made based on current inventory levels and then compared against the actual physical inventory count. Handheld or mobile systems allow employees to scan barcode-labeled items and enter their quantity. This is the method that most large retailers use for physical inventory.

POS software is just like any other tool and is priced according to its features. Basic POS software packages are very inexpensive and often pay for themselves in their first year of use. The advanced, industry-specific, POS software solutions are more comprehensive and can be customized to best serve your company’s business model.

Most modern computers are capable of running POS software. Even computers 3-4 years old are powerful enough to run POS software. Should an upgrade be needed, Cloud 9 Industries will present you with options and pricing for the upgrades. New computers have greatly decreased in price so even if your computer system needs an overhaul, it will likely be less expensive than you think.

POS software uses a database to manage a variety of data. Nearly all POS solutions allow for management of receivables and customer data. All POS software solutions manage inventory. Because all of this data is stored in a single database, the software is capable of sorting the data in nearly every way imaginable.

Routine network maintenance will ensure that your computer system will not fail during business hours. Diagnostics of hardware, software, and cabling will help determine if there are any unknown problems. Network maintenance should always occur immediately after installation of a new network device (computer, printer, scanner, fax machine, router, etc).

There are several options for sharing hardware between multiple computers. Cloud 9 Industries is experienced with many of these options and will determine which option will best suit your needs. With networking technology advancing rapidly, there is no need for each computer to have all the peripheral hardware items when networked sharing can occur.

A properly configured network will allow your employees to more efficiently complete their solitary tasks as well as quickly collaborate with other employees on multi-member projects. Networks also allow for reduced hardware redundancy in the workspace, freeing up space to foster your employee’s creative and efficiency. Network administration can also create a centralized file storage location or even utilize server technology to allow multiple employees simultaneous access to programs and data.

Cloud 9 Industries contracts cable installation to a cabling specialist. With this company, high-speed copper, fiber-optic, or standard Ethernet cabling will be installed with same level of service offered by Cloud 9 Industries.

Wireless networks are the most modern method for network computers. Cloud 9 Industries can configure wireless networks for your business and still retain most of the security measures that wired networks possess. Whether you have two computers some distance apart or several computers within feet of each other, Cloud 9 Industries can put a wireless network to work for you.

Aside from the beneficial physical limitations of a wired network, modern encryption technology gives wireless networking most of the security of wired networks. With 128-bit encryption, our clients are confident that their wireless networks are protected from even sophisticated security breach attempts.

Sharing an Internet connection between multiple computers is a simple and inexpensive networking task. Most users needing a shared Internet connection are up-and-running in nearly an hour. A shared Internet connection is great for businesses that infrequently use the Internet, however more frequent Internet usage may require more advanced networking.

Creating a Virtual Private Network is the best method for linking multiple computers at various locations. This web-based networking technology allows for data to be transmitted between computers on different local networks by bridging these networks with encryption “tunnels”. These networks are great solutions for businesses with employees that work from home on a regular basis or even less frequently.

Cloud 9 Industries has spent numerous hours learning various types of software to assist our clients in their various tasks. We can train your employees to use a variety of standard business software. Obviously, our staff is not familiar with all forms of software, however we will learn your specific software in connection with your specific needs. We often find it is almost more important to know where to look.

Cloud 9 Industries meets with your management team and outlines the goals of the scheduled training. We then instruct your employees and answer their questions in regard to attaining these goals. Our software training is always goal-oriented and because of time, we limit the training to cover the specific tasks that best match your goals. Most of our software training occurs at our client’s locations. This reinforces the concepts on computers that our clients are familiar with and reduces the time our client’s need to schedule the training.

Our staff is available for assistance nearly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Certain emergencies may fall under your service contract and others may not, depending on the nature of the situation.

With a growing number of Mac users and our personal preference for Apple computers in our design services, Cloud 9 Industries is capable of training your staff on either Mac or Windows operating systems.