Q: Why should I use Uniforce POS Retail Point Of Sale to replace my Cash Register?
A: The Cash Register only tells you:
How much money your business has taken in during the day.
It can't tell you how much of that money is profit you have made.
It can't tell you how much inventory you have in your store.
Or how many of a particular item you sold in the day.
Uniforce Point-of-Sales (POS) - Computerizing with Cash Register Solutions:
Uniforce Point-of-Sales (POS) replaces your old-fashioned cash register so you do not have to spend all day entering all of your sales into cash register, while you can save time and money by entering every thing in your computerized Point of Sales system that ties into your accounting software (that's only if you have an accounting software). Your time is money!!
With Uniforce POS, you don't have to re-enter everything twice. These are the benefits why you should convert from Cash Register to Point-of-Sales.
Speed your customer checkout
Accuracy
Reduce theft
Reduce inventory shrinkage
Speed up your inventory movements
Increase your sales
Process your credit cards transaction fast and efficiently
Create and track purchasing order from your vendor
Watch and track your margin – so you have control how much profit you want to earn per each customer.
Invest now and you will see in a few months that your establishment will gain profit and you will be able expand. Your CPA would love you for it. Because all most everything you enter on the Uniforce POS will register to your accounting. You don't have to worry about forgetting of loosing your receipt or guessing your inventory or profit. << back
Q: Why should I use Uniforce POS Retail Point Of Sale if I have QuickBooks?
A: Uniforce POS Retail Point of Sale is designed for use with or without QuickBooks. Using Uniforce POS with QuickBooks is ideal for retailers who:
- Know and use QuickBooks for accounting and do not want to relearn new and complicated accounting features.
- Want to be able to easily transfer line item detailed sales information into QuickBooks instead of just receiving summarized sales information.
- Want speed and accuracy at the Point Of Sale.
- Want to be able to track and add customer information at the Point of Sale.
- Want to be able to charge a customer's account and have a detailed invoice created for the next billing cycle.
- Want a Point Of Sale Solution that works with a bar code scanner and/or a touch screen monitor.
Uniforce POS Retail is the only Point Of Sale program that reports line item detail to all versions of QuickBooks. There is no need to relearn inventory, purchasing or any accounting functions. The Quantity on hand and inventory information, is in the same program that you order inventory and pay vendors from.
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Q: How is Uniforce POS Retail different from my Financial Software?
A: Uniforce POS Retail was designed to close the gap between Point Of Sale and your Financial Software. Our Point Of Sale experience has taught us that retailer want to process sales, collect customer information, maintain better inventory control and still use Accounting Software for ALL of their accounting needs. We developed Uniforce POS Retail to do just that, collect the sales and customer information in a fast paced retail environment and report automatically to the financial software for all inventory and accounting purposes. Uniforce POS Retail has dual barcode systems available, Self-generated and Vendor UPC bar-coding, inventory checking and detailing report functions. No other POS retail software offers these features like Uniforce POS Retail software. << back
Q: How is Uniforce POS Retail different from other Point Of Sale programs?
A: Uniforce Retail POS is truly the only cost effective Point Of Sale program within its price range that:
Provides full functionality while not relying any other software to perform functions like barcode printing, label printing, reports generating, credit card processing and so on. Most of our competitors do not tell you that their POS software have to rely on third party software to provide those functions which would cost you much more than you expected. Please be sure to ask our competitors this Question before you make any decision in selecting POS system.
Fully compatible with all major POS hardware such as receipt printers, barcode printers, scanners, scales and so on.
Offers flexibility in choosing different databases, you can also choose to install database on the same machine or on a database server or remotely hosted data center.
Has built-in local data center that keeps your register running and can hold up to a month transactions data when your network or server is down. Prevent costly data loss and recovery. << back
Q: Do I need to have QuickBooks Merchant Services or QuickBooks Point Of Sale Merchant Services to process credit card transactions at the Point Of Sale?
A: NO! Credit card transactions can Quickly be collected at the Point Of Sale and communicated to the processor and merchant services OF YOUR CHOICE! << back
Q: I am currently using another Point Of Sale, how can I get my information into Uniforce POS Retail?
A: Uniforce POS Retail utilizes the inventory list from your accounting software such as QuickBooks. Uniforce POS is also able to import inventory list from text files, Excel files and Access files. If you have the ability to export inventory and customers from your current Point Of Sale, chances are it can be manipulated and imported to Uniforce POS program. << back
Q: How does Uniforce POS handle inventory?
A: Uniforce POS Retail was created so that it can handle all your inventory management needs such as inventory item list, purchase orders and inventory receiving and payments. However, if you wish to use your accounting software for payments and invoices, Uniforce POS can also exchange all inventory and purchase data with your accounting software so you can cut vendor checks. Uniforce POS Retail will report to your accounting software what was sold, for how much, to whom (if you track customers), and adjust the inventory, updates sales accounts and post tendering totals to un-deposited funds. No additional interface modules are needed. << back
Q: How many Point Of Sale stations can Uniforce POS Retail Point Of Sale run simultaneously?
A: Uniforce POS Retail can operate as many Point Of Sale stations as your business needs. << back
Q: Can I use Uniforce POS Retail in the store and have my financial software in a different locations i.e. home office/corporate office?
A: Yes, the Uniforce POS Retail data share interface allows you to transfer complete sales information anywhere. << back
Q: Will Uniforce POS Retail work with my existing hardware?
A: Yes, Uniforce POS Retail is compatible with most POS hardware peripherals. Please check with us before you purchase form a different source. << back
Q: How do I process credit cards using Uniforce POS Retail?
A: You can process all major credit cards with Uniforce POS Retail Point Of Sale using the bank OF YOUR CHOICE! There is no need to change your existing merchant services agreement. << back
Q: Since Uniforce POS Retail shares information with my financial software, will my employees have access to my financial information?
A: No, your accounting software doesn't even need to be on your Point Of Sale computer. Uniforce POS Retail also has user defines groups to help assist with front-end security. << back
Q: Does my accountant need a copy of Uniforce POS Retail Point Of Sale?
A: No, all sales information is transferred to your accounting software in detail. All they needs is the Financial Software file. << back
Q: How can I get more information about Uniforce POS Retail Point Of Sale?
A: You may call toll free 800-783-1581, 9am-5pm (PST) Monday-Friday and speak to one of our Point Of Sales representatives about your specific needs and applications. You may also request information and submit Questions by completing our Information Request form. There is a free full working demo version of Uniforce POS Retail available for download, and set up instructions on the website. << back
Q: Who do I call for product support?
For support from Uniforce POS Retail technical staff call (626) 582-8138 weekdays from 9am-5pm PST.
**Support agreement is required. Additional fees will be assessed outside of normal business hours.
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Q: Does my financial software need to be running to use Uniforce POS Retail?
A: Your accounting software does NOT need to be open and running to operate Uniforce POS Retail. << back
Q: Do I need to purchase another copy of Uniforce POS Retail for my other stations or locations?
A: Uniforce POS Retail is licensed per location/address. In each location you may add as many Point Of Sale stations as your business requires for a discounted lic. fee per new station. A new location/address requires a new license of Uniforce POS Retail. << back
Q: Can I edit the transaction number in Point of Sale to continue the sequence begun in my accounting software?
A: Uniforce POS Retail enables you to select you own numbering sequence when a new file is started. If your last sequence is 100, you may start Uniforce POS Retail at 101. << back
Q: What Point Of Sale hardware do I need for Uniforce POS Retail?
A: Uniforce POS Retail offers a variety Point Of Sale Hardware Solutions and is both scanner and touch screen compatible. Visit www.uniforcepos.com or call 800-783-1581 directly to discuss your specific Point Of Sale needs. << back
Q: Do I need a Cash Register?
A: No, Uniforce POS Retail turns your computer into an efficient Point Of Sale machine that collects sales information and updates your accounting program. << back
Q: Can I add new stations or open a new location?
A: You may add as many stations as you need instantly, or open a new location. Just call us for the additional license agreement and serial number. << back
Q: How easy is Uniforce POS Retail to install and use?
A: Uniforce POS Retail is the easiest Point Of Sale system available since it is created by our software designers who have spent years to support our customers in retail and restaurant industry. Uniforce POS Retail is also easy to train since the operation is similar to a manual register. Scan the item, total, tender and you're ready for the next customer in line. It's that easy! << back
Q: When will my software be out of date?
A: As long as you maintain an Update/Support Contract your Uniforce POS Retail Point Of Sale will always be ahead of its time. << back
Q: Can I set a reminder to reorder items?
A: Uniforce POS Retail adjusts the Quantity on hand. Re-order points may be set in your Point of Sales software, and when the Quantity falls below that point, your Uniforce POS Retail software will remind you to re-order. << back
Q: Are security levels available in the Point Of Sale system?
A: Yes, in Uniforce POS Retail you may set up user groups and assign security levels.
For example, a sales person may only be able to process sales, a supervisor can process sales, returns, void, change prices and clear the cash tills, and a manager can do all of the above plus checking employee timesheet and scheduling. << back
Q: Is Uniforce Count Inventory needed for the Point Of Sale?
A: Uniforce Inventory checking is a program to assist users when a physical inventory count is needed. A portable scanner collects the inventory counts and uploads them to point of sales (POS) so complete inventory adjustments can be made instantaneously. No need to close the store and pay overtime to count your items!
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