CategoryBook shop software

While bookshop owners and staff choose bookshop software for difference reasons, some reasons stand out as the most important in our experience service bookshops with software. Here are the top four reasons we hear about from bookshop owners and staff:

• Fit for purpose. Curated with facilities tuned for the needs of bookshops, this software helps where it counts: arriving electronic invoices, product returns, finding titles by author and linking to key bookshop tools.
• Local customer service. Being able to call a local number and speak to a local customer service person who understand local retail businesses is a big difference.
• Easy online selling. The direct to Shopify, direct to Big Commerce and direct to Woo Commerce links make selling online easy, helping bookshops reach more customers.
• Evolving software. Regular enhancements ensure the software evolve with the evolving needs of book retailing and users of the software having their voice heard is another appreciated point of difference.
• Independent small business focus. Tower Systems only serves local small business retailers, usually independent retailers. No one big group or big customer dominates Tower – all customer voices are equal.

Our Tower Systems POS software for bookshops serves these four areas and plenty more. It is software made for local independent bookshops. You can rely on this software for:

• Book Club support – rewarding members, fundraising for the club and more. yes, the software can make this easier for you.
• Structured handling of special orders for customers. Place the order and have it tracked when it comes into the store with the customer easily notified of arrival.
• Easy searching by book inventory by author name or part of author name.
• International barcode direct connect forfor easy lookup.
• ChatGPT integration for smart product descriptions designed to help with customer searching.
• Returns management. Returning unsold books can be time consuming. Using our bookshop software, booksellers can identify titles that can be returned based on arrival in-store, sales and current quantity on hand. We provide the insight and the structured approach for handling the return, in a publisher friendly way. The approach in our software has been tested with booksellers, to ensure it is genuinely useful and in line with what is required from suppliers.
• PacStream connectivity. From within our bookshop software you have access to Pacstream integration. Ask us to demonstrate this to you, so you can see how it works live and in person. The Pacstream platform is robust and commercially beneficial to retailers. Indeed, Pacstream access is critical for book retailers.
• Easy searching of book inventory by title or part of a title.

Retailers using the bookshop software have access to a human based customer service help desk, an awesome knowledge base, wonderful training videos and more.

If you run a local bookshop, this software is worth considering. Take a look. call 1300 662 957 (or 0800 444 367 in NZ) or email sales@towersystems.com.au

Compare the Tower Systems bookshop software with the needs of your business.

Our POS software for bookshops is tailored to the unique needs of local and independent bookshops. From daily sales to managing special orders and integrating with online platforms like Shopify, our solution streamlines operations and enhances customer experiences.

Developed and supported locally, in close consultation with bookshop owners and staff, our software offers a comprehensive suite of features:

• Book Group Management: Easily manage memberships, track rewards, and offer special pricing to boost sales. Leverage local clubs to drive sales.
• Efficient Special Order Handling: Seamlessly process and track special orders, notifying customers of their arrival.
• Advanced Inventory Search: Quickly find books by author name, part of author name, or title.
• International Barcode Integration: Directly connect to international barcode databases for efficient lookups.
• AI-Powered Product Descriptions: Leverage ChatGPT to generate compelling product descriptions that improve search visibility.
• Intelligent Returns Management: Identify slow-moving titles and streamline returns to optimize inventory.
• PacStream Connectivity: Access the powerful PacStream platform for streamlined supply chain management and cost savings.
• TitlePage Integration: Seamless integration with TitlePage for enhanced functionality.

Flexible Deployment Options and Expert Support

Whether you prefer cloud-based or desktop solutions, we offer flexible deployment options and expert support to ensure a smooth transition.

Sell Online with Ease

Choose the online platform that best suits your needs: Shopify, BigCommerce, or WooCommerce. You’re not locked in.

Invest in Your Community and Business

By choosing our POS software, you’re investing in a tool that supports your community and strengthens your business. We’re committed to helping you create a vibrant and engaging space for your customers.

Key Benefits:

• Easy and accurate selling
• Powerful search functionality
• Efficient special order management
• Effective book club member leveraging
• Free integration with FindIt local marketplace
• Seamless online selling capabilities
• TitlePage and PacStream integration
• Locally developed and supported software
• Expert local help desk support
• Comprehensive training resources

We’re grateful to our customers for their valuable feedback, which helps us continue to evolve our software and meet the changing needs of the industry.

Serving local independent retailers is something we have done for years, something we love doing. Local is important and we help as much as we can through our software and to support we provide our customers.

Our Tower Systems POS software is tailored to the unique needs of local independent bookshops in Australia and New Zealand.

Developed and supported locally and in consultation with local bookshop owners and staff, it provides a comprehensive suite of features to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences.

The bookshop software is not set in stone. It continues to evolve and the needs of an opportunities for local bookshops evolve. Here’s how it looks today:

Key features of our bookshop POS software for local independent bookshops include:

• Book Club Management: Easily manage book club memberships, track rewards, and streamline fundraising efforts. This helps you connect with readers, serve them and win business from them.
• Efficient Special Order Handling: Seamlessly process special orders, track their status, and notify customers of their arrival.
• Advanced Inventory Search: Quickly find books by author name, part of author name, or title.
• International Barcode Integration: Directly connect to international barcode databases for efficient lookups.
• AI-Powered Product Descriptions: Leverage ChatGPT integration to generate compelling product descriptions that boost customer search results.
• Intelligent Returns Management: Identify slow-moving titles and streamline the return process, optimizing inventory and maximizing returns.
• PacStream Connectivity: Access the powerful PacStream platform directly from our software, enabling streamlined supply chain management and cost savings.

Our software is designed to empower independent booksellers and help them thrive. Whether you prefer cloud-based or desktop solutions, we offer flexible deployment options and expert support to ensure a smooth transition.

Sell online. Choose the online platform that suits your needs and interests: Shopify, Big Commerce, Woo Commerce. You are not locked in.

By choosing our bookshop POS software, you’re investing in a tool that supports your community and strengthens your business. We’re committed to helping you create a vibrant and engaging space for your customers.

You can rely on this POS software for bookshops:

• Easy and accurate selling.
• Search products by title or author.
• Special orders for customers.
• Club / group pricing to win more sales.
• Free integration with FindIt local marketplace.
• Easy online selling.
• TitlePage integration.
• PacStream integration.
• Locally made software.
• Local help desk support.
• Awesome training resources.

We are grateful to bookshop software customers who help us be relevant in this rapidly changing marketplace.

This software made for local independent bookshops, to help them thrive instore as well as online. It has facilities specifically to serve the needs of bookshops.

• TitlePage integration.
• PacStream integration.
• Club pricing for book clubs and other local groups.
• Search products by title or author Easy and accurate selling.
• Tracking and managing special orders for customers.
• Club / group pricing to win more sales.
• Free integration with FindIt local marketplace.
• Easy online selling.
• Locally made software.
• Local help desk support.
• Awesome training resources.

Our Tower Systems bookshop POS software has been fine-tuned to serve the needs of local independent bookshops. It is software for bookshops developed and supported in Australia.

Using our bookshop POS software / bookstore POS software local bookshops can leverage a range of facilities designed to help the run efficient and enjoyable businesses. Facilities in the POS software made for bookshops include:

• Book Club support – rewarding members, fundraising for the club and more.
• Structured handling of special orders for customers. Place the order and have it tracked when it comes into the store with the customer easily notified of arrival.
• TitlePage integration for easy lookup.
• Easy searching by book inventory by author name or part of author name.
• International barcode direct connect for easy lookup.
• ChatGPT integration for smart product descriptions designed to help with customer searching.
• Returns management. Returning unsold books can be time consuming. Using our bookshop software, booksellers can identify titles that can be returned based on arrival in-store, sales and current quantity on hand. We provide the insight and the structured approach for handling the return, in a publisher friendly way. The approach in our software has been tested with booksellers, to ensure it is genuinely useful and in line with what is required from suppliers.
• PacStream connectivity. From within our bookshop software you have access to Pacstream integration. Ask us to demonstrate this to you, so you can see how it works live and in person. The PacStream platform is robust and commercially beneficial to retailers. Indeed, PacStream access is critical for book retailers.
• Easy searching of book inventory by title or part of a title.

We serve local independent booksellers with bookshop software made to help them win new business.

This bookshop POS software is made for independent retailers. You can run it in the cloud or on your desktop – you decide what’s right for you.

We support book retailers with specialty training and support too. We make it easy for bookshop owners and staff to learn the software so that they can help the business get the most from the software.

Independent book retailers are the lifeblood of the community, often at the heart of discussion, gathering and learning. Our bookshop software supports this role for bookshops in a range of ways, helping bookshop owners to serve community groups while strengthening their businesses.

Our Tower Systems POS software has been fine-tuned to serve the needs of local independent bookshops. It is software for bookshops developed and supported in Australia.

Using our bookshop POS software / bookstore POS software local bookshops can leverage a range of facilities designed to help the run efficient and enjoyable businesses. Facilities in the POS software made for bookshops include:

• Book Club support – rewarding members, fundraising for the club and more.
• Structured handling of special orders for customers. Place the order and have it tracked when it comes into the store with the customer easily notified of arrival.
• TitlePage integration for easy lookup.
• Easy searching by book inventory by author name or part of author name.
• International barcode direct connect for easy lookup.
• ChatGPT integration for smart product descriptions designed to help with customer searching.
• Returns management. Returning unsold books can be time consuming. Using our bookshop software, booksellers can identify titles that can be returned based on arrival in-store, sales and current quantity on hand. We provide the insight and the structured approach for handling the return, in a publisher friendly way. The approach in our software has been tested with booksellers, to ensure it is genuinely useful and in line with what is required from suppliers.
• Pacstream connectivity. From within our bookshop software you have access to Pacstream integration. Ask us to demonstrate this to you, so you can see how it works live and in person. The PacStream platform is robust and commercially beneficial to retailers. Indeed, PacStream access is critical for book retailers.
• Easy searching of book inventory by title or part of a title.

We serve local independent booksellers with bookshop software made to help them win new business.

This bookshop POS software is made of r independent retailers. You can run it in the cloud or on your desktop – you decide what’s right for you.

We support book retailers with specialty training and support too. We make it easy for bookshop owners and staff to learn the software so that they can help the business get the most from the software.

Independent book retailers are the lifeblood of the community, often at the heart of discussion, gathering and learning. Our bookshop software supports this role for bookshops in a range of ways, helping bookshop owners to serve community groups while strengthening their businesses.

Here at Tower Systems we are grateful to make and support POS software for bookshops. From the sales counter to the back office to a POS software connected website that drives online sales, our bookshop software is designed to help local and independent bookshops thrive.

Here are two ways in particular where our bookshop software provides practical and beneficial help to local bookshops:

• Returns management. Returning unsold books can be a time-consuming task. But with our bookshop software, booksellers can easily identify titles that can be returned based on when they arrived in store, how many have been sold, and how many are currently in stock. We also provide a structured approach to handling returns in a way that is friendly to publishers. Our approach has been tested with booksellers, so we know it’s genuinely useful and meets the requirements of suppliers.
• Titlepage integration. Our software has been integrated with Titlepage for many years. Our latest integration is even better and more useful for book retailers. And as Titlepage software continues to evolve, so will our integration.

We are grateful to local bookshop customers who have helped us evolve our bookshop POS software over the years, to help it lead into new areas of relevance and value for these vital local shops.

From electronic invoices to author lookup to special orders for customers, this software for bookshops helps local bookshops serve local shoppers.

Our software helps bookshop owners position their businesses as locally focused in unique ways, from reader loyalty programs to special interest focus to local club support to bundle offers. We help local bookshops better serve local readers and those who buy for them.

Our seamless Shopify integration makes it easy for local booksellers to sell online professionally. This enables them to reach shoppers far beyond their local catchment area. We are proud to have delivered bookshop software connected websites that are doing this.

Our locally made bookshop software also includes other tools that booksellers tell us they like, such as:

• Easy searching of book inventory by title or part of a title.
• Easy searching by book inventory by author name or part of author name.
• Pacstream integration.
• Structured handling of special orders of books.

Book retailing is a challenging industry, with big businesses pushing hard in this space. Our goal with our locally made bookshop software is to help small local retailers compete more successfully every day.

The bookshop POS software we offer today is different to what we will offer tomorrow. We are constantly evolving our software to meet the changing needs of our customers and the bookselling industry.

If you are a local book retailer, we’d love to find out if we could serve your needs.

The locally made and supported bookshop POS software from Tower Systems helps local bookshops in a bunch of ways, from the sales counter to the back office to a POS software connected  website that drives online sales. But there are two ways in particular where our software provides practical and beneficial help to local bookshops:

• Returns management. Returning unsold books can be a time-consuming task. But with our bookshop software, booksellers can easily identify titles that can be returned based on when they arrived in store, how many have been sold, and how many are currently in stock. We also provide a structured approach to handling returns in a way that is friendly to publishers. Our approach has been tested with booksellers, so we know it’s genuinely useful and meets the requirements of suppliers.
• Titlepage integration. Our software has been integrated with Titlepage for many years. Our latest integration is even better and more useful for book retailers. And as Titlepage software continues to evolve, so will our integration.

We are grateful to local bookshop customers who have helped us evolve our bookshop POS software over the years, to help it lead into new areas of relevance and value for these vital local shops.

We provide local booksellers with POS software that is designed to help them serve their local communities. Our software helps them position their businesses as locally focused in unique ways, from reader loyalty programs to special interest focus to local club support to bundle offers. We help local bookshops better serve local readers and those who buy for them.

Beyond the shop, our seamless Shopify integration makes it easy for local booksellers to sell online professionally. This enables them to reach shoppers far beyond their local catchment area. We are proud to have delivered bookshop software connected websites that are doing this.

Our locally made bookshop software also includes other tools that booksellers tell us they like, such as:

• Easy searching of book inventory by title or part of a title.
• Easy searching by book inventory by author name or part of author name.
• Pacstream integration.
• Structured handling of special orders of books.

Book retailing is a challenging industry, with big businesses pushing hard in this space. Our goal with our locally made bookshop software is to help small local retailers compete more successfully every day.

The bookshop POS software we offer today is different to what we will offer tomorrow. We are constantly evolving our software to meet the changing needs of our customers and the bookselling industry.

If you are a local book retailer, we’d love to find out if we could serve your needs.

Tower Systems is grateful to serve bookshops with locally made and supported POS software. Here’s a 7 minute video showing some of the highlights of this POS software.

Using our bookshop POS software / bookstore POS software local bookshops can leverage a range of facilities designed to help the run efficient and enjoyable businesses. Facilities in the POS software made for bookshops and available for $185 (inc. GST) a month include:

• TitlePage integration for easy lookup.
• International barcode direct connect for easy lookup.
• ChatGPT integration for smart product descriptions designed to help with customer searching.
• Returns management. Returning unsold books can be time consuming. Using our bookshop software, booksellers can identify titles that can be returned based on arrival in-store, sales and current quantity on hand. We provide the insight and the structured approach for handling the return, in a publisher friendly way. The approach in our software has been tested with booksellers, to ensure it is genuinely useful and in line with what is required from suppliers.
• Pacstream connectivity. From within our bookshop software you have access to Pacstream integration. Ask us to demonstrate this to you, so you can see how it works live and in person. The PacStream platform is robust and commercially beneficial to retailers. Indeed, PacStream access is critical for book retailers.
• Easy searching of book inventory by title or part of a title.
• Easy searching by book inventory by author name or part of author name.
• Structured handling of special orders for customers.

We serve local booksellers with bookshop software made to help them serve their local communities. Our software helps them position their businesses as locally focussed in unique ways and touchpoints from reader loyalty to special interest focus to local club support to bundle offers. We help local bookshops better serve local readers and those who buy for them.

Independent book retailers are the lifeblood of the community, often at the heart of discussion, gathering and learning. Our bookshop software supports this role for bookshops in a range of ways, helping bookshop owners to serve community groups while strengthening their businesses.

Booksellers have access to:

• Loyalty facilities through which you can genuinely differentiate your business, … shoppers respond to the levers you can pull.
• Sell online, easily. Our Shopify integration is seamless, official and easy to use and manage.
• Event marketing through which you can create contact lists of customers based on events and other connections.

This software has been embraced by book retailers.

Tower Systems is grateful to serve plenty of local indie bookshops with our bookstore POS software.

Using our bookshop POS software / bookstore POS software local bookshops can leverage a range of facilities designed to help the run efficient and enjoyable businesses. Facilities in the POS software made for bookshops and available for $185 (inc. GST) a month include:

• TitlePage integration for easy lookup.
• International barcode direct connect for easy lookup.
• ChatGPT integration for smart product descriptions designed to help with customer searching.
• Returns management. Returning unsold books can be time consuming. Using our bookshop software, booksellers can identify titles that can be returned based on arrival in-store, sales and current quantity on hand. We provide the insight and the structured approach for handling the return, in a publisher friendly way. The approach in our software has been tested with booksellers, to ensure it is genuinely useful and in line with what is required from suppliers.
• Pacstream connectivity. From within our bookshop software you have access to Pacstream integration. Ask us to demonstrate this to you, so you can see how it works live and in person. The PacStream platform is robust and commercially beneficial to retailers. Indeed, PacStream access is critical for book retailers.
• Easy searching of book inventory by title or part of a title.
• Easy searching by book inventory by author name or part of author name.
• Structured handling of special orders for customers.

Of course, there is easy to use POS software, excellent insights reporting and more. Our loyalty tools are tuned for the typical frequency of visit in a local bookshop, making this POS software valuable in local bookshops that want to nurture a stickiness with local shoppers.

We serve local booksellers with bookshop software made to help them serve their local communities. Our software helps them position their businesses as locally focussed in unique ways and touchpoints from reader loyalty to special interest focus to local club support to bundle offers. We help local bookshops better serve local readers and those who buy for them.

Beyond the bookshop, our seamless Shopify link helps local booksellers sell online easily and professionally … enabling them to play in the online world and reach shoppers way beyond their local catchment area. We are proud to have delivered bookshop software connected websites that are doing this.

Tower Systems has offered bookshop POS software / bookstore POS software for many years. We are grateful to our customer community for their support and their guidance on ways we can make our software more useful.

The Tower Systems POS software integrates with TitlePage, offering a true value-add service for bookshops and anyone who sells books. Here’s a short video from us demonstrating the TitlePage POS software link.

We are grateful to bookshops and book retailers who use our POS software and the TitlePage integration to better serve book customers.

Tower Systems is grateful to offer Titlepage integration through it’s Bookshop POS software. Here’s a 3 minute video showing how it works:

The bookshop software from Tower Systems helps local bookshops serve their local communities.

This is software for bookshops that they can use in-store as well as connected to Shopify for easy and fast selling online.

Using the Tower Systems bookshop software, booksellers are able to handle:

• Returns management. Returning unsold books can be time consuming. Using our bookshop software, booksellers can identify titles that can be returned based on arrival in-store, sales and current quantity on hand. We provide the insight and the structured approach for handling the return, in a publisher friendly way. The approach in our software has been tested with booksellers, toe snare it is genuinely useful and in line with what is required from suppliers.
• Titlepage Integration. Our software has connected to Titlepage fore years. Our latest integration is even better and more useful for book retailers. This will evolve further as the Titlepage software itself permits.
• Pacstream connectivity. From within our bookshop software you have access to Pacstream integration. Ask us to demonstrate this to you, so you can see how it works live and in person.

We serve local booksellers with bookshop software made to help them serve their local communities. Our software helps them position their businesses as locally focussed in unique ways and touchpoints from reader loyalty to special interest focus to local club support to bundle offers. We help local bookshops better serve local readers and those who buy for them.

Beyond the bookshop, our seamless Shopify link helps local booksellers sell online easily and professionally … enabling them to play in the online world and reach shoppers way beyond their local catchment area. We are proud to have delivered bookshop software connected websites that are doing this.

Also embedded in our locally made bookshop software are other tools that booksellers tell us they like:

• Easy searching of book inventory by title or part of a title.
• Easy searching by book inventory by author name or part of author name.
• Structured handling of special orders for customers.

Our goal with our locally made bookshop software is to help small local retailers more successfully compete every day. We do this through good software that is backed by professional and easy to access software support.

The bookshop POS software we offer today is different to what we will offer tomorrow as continuous evolution is part of our approach to POS software development.

We are grateful to serve Shawline Publishing and, in particular, their local retail bookshop, The Independent Bookstore, with our specialty retail POS software.

In our POS software we offer a range of facilities to bookshops, facilities that help them with customer service, sales as well as back of hour management of the business.

From feeding scan sales data to accessing comprehensive title information to loading electronic invoices from suppliers, our POS software made for bookshops has facilities that serve these local businesses and through them serve local Aussie authors seeking to get their writing works out there and into the hands of readers.

Connecting to TitlePage and other book retailing assistance tools, this POS software for bookshops is packed with opportunities, workflow smoothers and revenue drivers, which work well in bookshop situations.

The bookshop POS software from Tower Systems helps local bookshops in myriad ways from the sales counter to the back office to the website driving online sales. There are two ways, however, where the bookstore inventory management software from Tower Systems provide practical and beneficial help to the local book shop.

• Returns management. Returning unsold books can be time consuming. Using our bookshop software, booksellers can identify titles that can be returned based on arrival in-store, sales and current quantity on hand. We provide the insight and the structured approach for handling the return, in a publisher friendly way. The approach in our software has been tested with booksellers, toe snare it is genuinely useful and in line with what is required from suppliers.
• Titlepage Integration. Our software has connected to Tiotlepage fore years. Our latest integration is even better and more useful for book retailers. This will evolve further as the Titlepage software itself permits.

We serve local booksellers with POS software made to help them serve their local communities. Our software helps them position their businesses as locally focussed in unique ways and touchpoints from reader loyalty to special interest focus to local club support to bundle offers. We help local bookshops better serve local readers and those who buy for them.

We are grateful to the folks at Shawline publishing for believing in our POS software and using it in their Ballarat business, The Independent Bookstore, to help raise awareness and sales of Australian stories from Australian authors.