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New Year, New Business: Resolutions for small business retailers for 2025

December 27, 2024
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As we prepare for the  new year, it’s an ideal time to reflect on your business and set goals for the future. Here are some actionable resolutions to help local small business retailers leverage technology and data to improve your business and make it more profitable:

Data-driven decision making

  • Prioritise data quality: Ensure your business data is accurate and up-to-date. High-quality data is the foundation for informed decision-making. A common attribute of businesses that fail is poor data management.
  • Sales-driven inventory: Use sales data to guide your inventory decisions. Avoid unnecessary stock purchases by analysing past performance and future trends.
  • Remote management: Utilise technology to manage your business remotely. This allows you to spend more time away from the shop floor while staying connected to your operations.

Streamline operations

  • Automate processes: Identify manual tasks that can be automated to save time and reduce errors.
  • Combat theft: Implement security measures and utilise technology to deter and detect theft. Our software can help.
  • Declutter your space: Organise your shop floor based on data-driven insights to optimise layout and improve customer experience.

Delegate and learn

  • Empower your team: Delegate tasks to your team members and use software to streamline workflows.
  • Set SMART Goals: Establish specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals to track progress and measure success.
  • Continuous Learning: Dedicate time to learning new features and functionalities of your POS software to maximise its potential. We offer free training resources.

Strengthen supplier relationships

  • Strategic partnerships: Focus on building relationships with suppliers who offer efficient and reliable services.
  • Leverage free resources: Take advantage of free training and support offered by us.
  • Data-driven insights: Use the business insights our POS software serves you.

A shared commitment to success At Tower Systems, we’re more than just a POS software provider. We are committed to helping our customers achieve their business goals. By implementing these resolutions and leveraging the power of our software, you can elevate your retail business to new heights.

We do hope your 2025 is wonderful and profitable. Our software can help and we can help. Together, let’s make your 2025 a terrific year for your business and all who rely on it.

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Our advice on the Boxing Day Sale opportunity for local small business retailers

December 26, 2024
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Here are 5 reasons why we think local small business retailers should embrace the Boxing Day Sale opportunity, even if Boxing Day Sales aren’t a big thing where you are:

  1. Free marketing: You can piggyback on the big retailers’ Boxing Day Sale promotions without spending a cent.
  2. Clear out old stock: Get rid of items you no longer want to sell.
  3. Free up cash: Reclaim money tied up in old stock.
  4. Customer love a bargain: Customers are always on the lookout for a good deal.
  5. Retail reset: A successful sale can give your shop a fresh, motivated, and decluttered look.

There are no strict rules for a Boxing Day Sale. The only rule, my made-up rule, is about value. Make sure your prices offer genuine savings that are easy for customers to understand. The sale can start any time from the 26th through to the first week of January if you like.

Fill the front of your shop with deals, no matter what type of business you run.

Don’t waste money on fancy promotions. Simply email your customers, post on social media, and put up signs in your window. Keep it simple.

Keep your pricing simple too. Use terms your customers understand. Some might prefer half-price, while others might like fixed-price tables ($10, $25, $50, etc.) with items priced at twice the table price.

If you’re closed on Boxing Day, start your sale the next day. Don’t worry about the technicalities. Jump on the bandwagon, declutter, clean up, and make some money.

Our POS software makes it easy to run a Boxing Day Sale. It can help you:

  • Create a sale catalogue with special prices.
  • Track the success of your sale.
  • Offer vouchers to new and infrequent customers to encourage repeat business.

A Boxing Day Sale is a great opportunity to attract new customers and boost your sales. So why not give it a go?

Here at Tower Systems we have helped plenty of our customers setup for Boxing Day this year with advice on creating and running a catalogue for the sale as well as other advice, including running a sale online through a POS software connected Shopify website – our catalogue sale settings can flow through to this.

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Making a difference for small business retailers in this week before Christmas

December 24, 2024
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Fast access to POS software support has been key for retailers this week. They are busy, which is terrific. We have ensured our team is available for handling calls as they come in, answering questions quickly, helping the retailers get on with doing business in the shop.

From the first calls early in the morning to the last calls late at night, our help desk team has been here helping small business retailers have a more enjoyable Christmas trading period.

While call traffic has been lower, because of Christmas in-store business, we have ensured we are ready to answer any query coming our way.

Have a terrific Christmas Eve. May your sales be the best ever!

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Price comparing POS software: not all POS software companies charge in the same way

December 23, 2024
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If your POS software company charges a fee for every sale you make, it might be worth considering your options.  At Tower Systems, we don’t charge per-transaction fees. Our pricing is simple and transparent, and your software costs won’t rise as your sales grow.

Not all POS software companies are this straightforward. Some force you to use their payment platform, taking a percentage of every transaction. This can be a significant cost, especially for growing businesses. As your sales increase, so do their profits.

While some retailers will surcharge their customers to cover these costs, there is a question as to whether surcharging what is actually a software cost is lawful in Australia under the government set rules.

Payments are a big deal for retailers, particularly small businesses. There’s a huge difference between payment platforms in terms of cost and benefits.

While there’s been a lot of buzz about unified payments, integrated payments have been around for years. They’ve always been about streamlining the checkout process, reducing errors, and boosting security.

The recent hype around unified payments seems like a cover for some POS software companies to take a cut of every sale you make. Tower Systems has offered unified payments – a direct integration with many different payment platforms, for many years. It’s fast, seamless and easy. Plus, you can choose the payments platform that suits your business needs.

Tower Systems: your choice, your savings

Tower Systems offers integrated payments with all major banks and many other providers. You have the freedom to choose the payment platform that best suits your business, potentially saving up to a third on transaction fees. Some of our retailers pay as little as 0.7% per transaction.

We believe in letting our customers choose the payments platform that irsright for them. We don’t lock you into our payment platform. Instead, we focus on providing great POS software. We think it’s unfair for software companies to profit from every sale you make.

Tower Systems Offers:

  • Integrated EFTPOS payments
  • Support for all major banks and financial institutions
  • Integrated buy now, pay later payments
  • Time savings
  • Fewer keystrokes = fewer errors
  • Easy record-keeping
  • Streamlined workflow

We’ve been pioneers in integrated payments in Australia, going back more than twenty years. We offer choice and focus on providing software that retailers love.

Tower Systems is proud to serve over 3,500 small businesses across Australia, New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea.

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Software for game shops helps these specialty shops serve those who love playing games

December 20, 2024
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Game shop owners and team members know that standing out in a competitive market requires more than just a passion for gaming. It demands a robust and efficient point-of-sale (POS) system tailored to your specific needs. That’s where Tower Systems’ game shop POS software comes in. It’s made for your type of business.

Designed specifically for game shops, this software has evolved from our popular toy shop solution to cater to the unique requirements of the game retail. From handling special orders and sharing game insights to fostering strong relationships with local gaming communities, this software empowers you to thrive.

Here are some of the features and benefits:

  • Local Focus: Leverage your local advantage and differentiate your business from larger competitors.
  • Expert Knowledge Sharing: Easily share your gaming expertise with customers, building trust and loyalty.
  • Effective Loyalty Programs: Implement innovative loyalty programs to drive repeat business and increase customer value.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Gain valuable insights into sales trends, product performance, and customer behavior to optimize your business.
  • Seamless Online Integration: Expand your reach and boost sales with a seamless connection to your Shopify store.

But wait, there’s more (our software is not cliche tho):

  • Streamlined Operations: Save time and effort with electronic supplier invoices, easy special order management, and efficient pre-order processing.
  • Customer-Centric Approach: Implement community group pricing, track serial numbers, and ensure age verification compliance.
  • Innovative Loyalty Programs: Stand out from the crowd with personalized loyalty rewards and incentives.
  • Strategic Bundling: Create attractive product bundles to increase average order value and simplify pricing comparisons.
  • Flexible Payment Options: Offer convenient buy-now-pay-later options to cater to diverse customer preferences.
  • Targeted Marketing: Leverage customer purchase history to deliver personalized marketing campaigns.
  • Simplified Accounting: Integrate with Xero and other accounting software to streamline financial processes.
  • Enhanced Online Presence: Seamlessly sell online through your Shopify store, directly linked to your POS system.

Contact Tower Systems today to learn more about how our game shop POS software can help you achieve your business goals. We’re excited to show you firsthand how this powerful tool can transform your operations and drive your success.

This software is not standing still. It continues to evolve, thanks in part to advice from our customers and their suggestions, which we genuinely appreciate.

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Self checkout POS software solution from Tower Systems helps local small business retailers

December 19, 2024
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The self-checkout POS software solution from Tower Systems helps local small business retailers offer a labour, time, and space-efficient solution to many different types of specialty retailers.

This software is designed specifically and only for local independent small business retailers. It  provide an efficient and convenient checkout experience for their customers.

We developed the POS software self checkout option in response to customer interest. In certain types of businesses this helps where customers can be some distance from the counter, like a large Garden centre or a Farm Supply business some other business occupying a large space and where the counter could be far away rom where customers collect and pay for goods.

Once we developed the software we tried it in a suburban shop[ we’d never considered a candidate for POS software self checkout, and it worked a treat!

The self checkout POS software is easy to use and can be installed on a variety of hardware platforms. Tower Systems is a company that has been providing POS solutions to small businesses for over 20 years. They are committed to providing their customers with the best possible products and services.

The self-checkout POS software from Tower Systems is a complete solution that includes everything you need to set up and operate a self-checkout station. The software is based on the company’s popular POS software solution.

It’s easy to use. Customers simply scan their items and then tap their card to pay. The software automatically calculates the total and prints a receipt. The software can also be used to issue loyalty points and coupons.

There are many benefits to using the self-checkout POS software from Tower Systems. Some of the benefits include:

  • Increased efficiency: Self-checkout stations can help you reduce checkout lines and improve the overall customer experience.
  • Reduced labour costs: Self-checkout stations can help you reduce your labour costs by freeing up your employees to focus on other tasks.
  • Increased sales: Self-checkout stations can help you increase your sales by making it easier for customers to shop and pay.
  • Improved customer satisfaction: Self-checkout stations can help you improve customer satisfaction by providing a more convenient and efficient checkout experience.

In offering this self checkout POS software solution, Tower Systems has leant into an opportunity of evolving retail needs, to help independent retailers be more flexible in their approach to business management.

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AI content being marked down in search engine results

December 18, 2024
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The latest algorithm adjustments by search and answer engines are m asking down AI generated content. This is good news for people and businesses who publish genuinely original content, human written content.

While we understand the appeal of AI generated content, its source is the same and therefore of diminished value compared to the original.

A common use of AI by businesses is to attract eyeballs to your business online. The thing is, though, eyeballs themselves may not be useful. Businesses need eyeballs from people who are an ideal fit for what the business has to offer. Creating this content takes deep understanding of what you offer and the value a prospective customer can derive from what you offer.

The customers all of us seek in business are humans after all.

Humans understand nuance, AI are unlikely to, currently, understand nuance or ambiguity.

This is one area where AI content may fail a business.

When asked by a local retailer customer about blog content, content for their website or content stored using the POS software we provide to them, our recommendation is that their own human content is the foundation. For sure there is value in an AI review to tidy i8n their content, to make it more readable. Basing everything on their own original content is key.

If they are using AI for an edit or tidy up of their content, our advice is that they craft their AI prompt to ensure that the edit is based only on their content and that no additional other source content is added.

It’s easy to spot AI content. It tends to be bland, using bold and caps is a predictable way and verbally puffy in places. Like we said, nuance is not an AI thing.

Thankfully, the search and answer engines, the answer engines especially, are downgrading fodder AI generated content in their results.

Independent specialty retail businesses, our target customer businesses, are run by humans. Our content is human written for them, in respect of them. It’s not perfect, not smooth or AI bland. Our content speaks to the human experience of local small business retail, the value of local small business retail.

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What makes the Tower Systems bookshop software a good choice by book retailers

December 17, 2024
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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.

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Firearms dealer POS software helps local firearms businesses run smoothly, profitably

December 16, 2024
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Our local firearms dealer POS software is made for these specialty local retail businesses.

Plenty of local firearms dealers use this software already, in large and small businesses. They use it to manage in-store sales as well as to manage product data fed to their online store. Our Big Commerce integration is especially helpful with this.

Check out these awesome features and benefits:

  • Age check for purchases.
  • Serial number tracking.
  • Tracking of locker rental.
  • Separate receipts for firearms and accessories.
  • Automated SMS notifications for firearm collection.
  • Easy product addition with barcode scanning and online information retrieval.
  • Enhanced Inventory Management:
  • Real-time inventory tracking.
  • Automated reorder level alerts.
  • Flexible pricing options for different customer segments.
  • Improved Customer Experience:
  • Personalised service through customer profiles and purchase history.
  • Efficient checkout process with integrated EFTPOS.
  • Detailed product information and images on receipts and online.
  • Product variant management for accessories.
  • AI-powered product description generation.

This is locally made and supported POS software for local firearms dealers.

Our Firearms dealer software easily handles recurring billing, subscription billing. This can make billing for locker space or other recurring charges easy for you. Our software also handles age checking, and plenty more:

  • Easy record keeping with serial number tracking of items sold.
  • Easily handle special, one-off, customer orders.
  • Sell accurately by weight or measure – by whole numbers or fractions.
  • Leverage your knowledge, pass it on through structured opportunities.
  • A shopper loyalty program that works for your type of business.
  • Club pricing profiles. Set pricing rules based on customer type.
  • Selling items bundled together makes price comparison hard.
  • Track who sold what.

We are grateful to our community of firearms dealers who help us maintain up-to-date software for your type of business.

Now, some answers to common questions:

Are you Australian based? Yes.

Do you make your software? Yes.

How do I contact your help desk? By phone or email. Our help desk is Australian based with one team member working from New Zealand.

When can I contact you for help? Weekdays: 7am through 6PM AEST, Saturdays 7:30am through 3PM AEST. After hours for urgent calls: 24/7.

What if I am unhappy with support? You can escalate to our Chief Operating Officer or our Managing Director – every customer is given their direct numbers and email addresses.

Can I run the software in the cloud? Yes.

Can I run the software on my desktop? Yes.

Can I backup to the cloud? Yes.

How long am I locked in with software rental? There is no lock-in. You can cancel rental at any time and billing stops immediately – once the current month is completed, there is no further charge.

Can I set the software to force an age check by product purchased? Yes.

Can I load photo of a customer’s driver’s licence to have on file? Yes.

Does the software track product serial numbers? Yes. You have a couple of different ways you can do this.

Can I handle permit to acquire? Yes.

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A Perfect Fit: Cleaning Supplies and Our POS Software

December 13, 2024
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There’s a bit of a secret we’d like to share. We discovered, well, more accurately, some of our fantastic customers discovered, that our POS software is a perfect fit for cleaning supply businesses! We’re incredibly grateful for their insights, which helped us realise how certain features within our software naturally cater to the unique needs of your industry.

Here’s the exciting part: we now offer POS software specifically designed to support cleaning supply businesses. We appreciate those businesses already using our software – their valuable feedback is instrumental as we continue to grow within this niche market.

Our POS software empowers cleaning supply businesses to handle a variety of crucial aspects, like:

  • Product Use Information: Ensure customers have accurate information on how to safely and effectively use cleaning products.
  • Serial Number Tracking: Easily track large items from arrival through sale using serial numbers.
  • Quote and Invoice Management: Create professional quotes, generate invoices, and manage the entire data and workflow seamlessly.
  • Picking Slip Generation: Streamline picking and packing processes with accurate picking slips.
  • Multiple Shipping Locations: Manage situations where customers have several shipping addresses.
  • Special Order Handling: Make it simple to manage orders for specific customer needs.
  • Product Storage Information: Maintain safe storage practices for cleaning products with dedicated storage details.
  • Bundling Products: Create convenient bundles for infrequent shoppers, encouraging additional purchases.
  • Age Verification: Implement age checks for products with specific restrictions.
  • Comprehensive Customer Billing: Handle both product sales and service billing (if your business offers cleaning equipment repairs).
  • Customer Communication: Connect with customers via email campaigns and text message updates (e.g., special order arrival notification).
  • Click and Collect: Offer customers a convenient click-and-collect option for faster pick-up.
  • Buy Now, Pay Later Integrations: Provide customers with flexible payment options like buy now, pay later.

Developed and supported right here in Australia, our POS software is feature-rich and constantly evolving to cater to the specific needs of niche businesses like yours. After all, that’s what vertical market POS software is all about – providing specialised solutions that can grow alongside your unique requirements.

Our software allows cleaning supply businesses to manage their operations and product sales efficiently, ensuring both day-to-day success and informed future planning. We offer comprehensive solutions, from in-depth stock control and reporting to seamless accounting and website integration.

But before you take our word for it, why not see it for yourself? We offer personalised online demonstrations where we explore your specific needs and answer any questions you might have. Get started by reaching out to our friendly sales team at sales@towersystems.com.au.

We’re confident that our POS software can become the perfect partner for just about any cleaning supply business, helping it reach new heights.

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POS software update delivers on user requests

December 12, 2024
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Here at Tower Systems, much of the content of each software update flows from feedback from customers. They can suggest enhancements and other customers can vote on these suggestions.

The latest POS software update, released a week and a half ago, delivered access to plenty of enhancements. Included in the enhancements was:

Trade Price Discount at Point of Sale
Apply the trade price as a discount directly at the point of sale — no customer account or profile will be required.

Ordering by Sales – Projected based on sale/soh
Calculate the average weekly sales and determine the number of weeks of stock on hand. You can set a target number of weeks for stock levels, and the system will automatically generate a purchase order to meet this requirement.

Variant Sorting
The ability to sort product variants alphanumerically (Default) or in a custom order. This sorting will automatically reflect on your website, ideal for displaying sizes in a specific order like XS, S, M, L, and XL without manual adjustments.

Note: Website implementation is in progress. An announcement about this option will be made as soon as it becomes available.

Notifications Priority
We’re excited to introduce a Notification Priority System in our notifications module. This enhancement is designed to help users quickly identify the importance of incoming notifications and respond accordingly.

The POS software contained much more than what is noted here, including plenty of small enhancements, almost micro enhancements. Sometimes for local small business retailers is is the small changes they love the most.

As always with our POS software, our customers get to choose if they install an update. There is no pressure on them to take on every shiny new thing.

Our POS software updates are available free to all of our customers who rent other software. It’s provided with advice on what has been enhanced and how to install the update. There is also access to training in addition to personal one-on-one help should any of our customers want this.

Our goal is to help customers maintain current and relevant POS software that is in service of profit growth for their retail businesses.

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Every dollar counts in in a small retail business success story

December 11, 2024
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We understand that every sale you make in your shop is vital to your business and everyone who relies on it. It’s only natural that you want to reap the rewards of your hard work and innovative ideas.

However, some aspects of running a retail business can eat into your profits. Landlords might charge rent based on a percentage of your sales, payment processors take a cut of every transaction, and now, some POS software companies are following suit.

At Tower Systems, we believe things should be different.

Our POS software pricing is transparent and fixed. We don’t charge a percentage of your sales. If your retail skills lead to booming sales, you deserve to keep the extra profit. That’s the way it should be.

This video focuses on how much profit you keep, not how much your software provider takes from your success.

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POS software integrated EFTPOS helps local small business retailers

December 10, 2024
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In today’s fast-paced retail landscape, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. Tower Systems, a provider of point-of-sale (POS) solutions for a range of small business specialty retail markets, offers a powerful integrated EFTPOS software solution designed to help small business retailers save time, reduce errors, and boost their bottom line.

First released many years ago, the integrated EFTPOS solution in the Tower Systems POS software suite helps local small business in plenty of practical and valuable ways.

By seamlessly integrating with a wide range of EFTPOS providers, including Tyro, MX51, Linkly, Linkly Cloud, Quest, and more, Tower Systems eliminates the need for manual data entry and reduces the risk of human error. This streamlined approach not only saves valuable time but also ensures accurate and reliable transactions.

You scan purchases by a customer and they pay on the terminal integrated with the POS. There is no double entry of data, no delay, no risk of mistakes, no opportunity for fraud. It’s faster, more accurate and easier. Customers love it. Plus, with the Tower Systems POS software you can surcharge if you wish and do so with 100% accuracy reflecting your actual business cost.

Here are some of the benefits of our Tower Systems Integrated EFTPOS POS software solution:

  • Enhanced Efficiency: Streamline sales processes and reduce wait times at the counter with efficient payment processing.
  • Improved Accuracy: Minimise errors and discrepancies by automating data entry and reconciliation.
  • Faster Access to Insights: Gain real-time insights into business performance and make informed decisions.
  • Reduced Fraud Risk: Strengthen security measures and protect your business from potential fraudulent activities. Employee theft can account for 75% and more of theft in small business retail.

By choosing Tower Systems, you’re investing in a solution that empowers your business to thrive. Experience the difference a powerful integrated EFTPOS solution can make.

Take the next step towards a more efficient and profitable retail business. Contact us today to schedule a personalised demo. Call 1300 6621 957 or email sales@towersystems.com.au If you are in New Zealand, please call 0800 444 367.

Simplify your operations, boost sales, and delight your customers with Tower Systems. Our genuinely user-friendly interface and comprehensive features are designed to make your day-to-day tasks a breeze, and to put more money in the business bank account.

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See how a POS software-integrated Shopify website is helping a local shop thrive

December 9, 2024
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A few months ago, we embarked on a small experiment: building a website for a local suburban Melbourne shop on a tight budget. The goal was to test the waters and see what could be achieved with minimal investment.

Starting with a modest product range, the website quickly began generating sales. In just the past seven weeks, this simple online store has raked in over $18,000 without any additional marketing spend or inventory investment. This new video from us takes you behind the scenes on what we have been able to do through the Hugs and Love website integration with our POS software.

The Hugs and Love website (www.hugsandlove.com.au) is a prime example of how seamlessly integrating Tower Systems POS software with Shopify can streamline online sales and fulfilment processes for local businesses. This powerful combination allows businesses to efficiently manage their inventory, process orders, and fulfill purchases both in-store and online.

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Small business retailers benefit from Xero POS software integration from Tower Systems

December 6, 2024
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Tower Systems was an early integrator with Xero cloud based accounting by integrating its POS software direct with Xero.

Through the integration, many small business retailers using their Tower Systems POS software benefit in so many ways. The integration proved game-changer: the seamless integration between Tower Systems POS and Xero.

By connecting your Tower Systems POS system directly to Xero, you’ll unlock a world of benefits:

  • Save time and boost efficiency:

    • Automate data entry: Reduce manual effort and eliminate human error.
    • Streamline bookkeeping: Spend less time on tedious tasks and more time focusing on your business.
    • Cut mistakes.

  • Gain real-time financial insights:

    • Make informed decisions: Access up-to-the-minute financial data to guide strategic choices.
    • Monitor cash flow: Stay ahead of your finances and identify potential issues early.

  • Reduce costs and improve profitability:

    • Lower accounting fees: Minimise the need for manual bookkeeping and reconciliation.
    • Optimise inventory: Track stock levels accurately and avoid overstocking or stockouts.

  • Enhance your business:

    • Identify growth opportunities: Use data-driven insights to expand your business.
    • Improve operational efficiency: Streamline processes and boost productivity.

What data syncs between Tower Systems POS and Xero?

  • Sales data: End-of-day sales are automatically transferred to Xero as sales invoices, categorised by department.
  • Invoices: Invoices created in your POS system are seamlessly synced to Xero, ensuring accurate records.
  • Write-offs and no-Sales: These transactions are recorded in designated expense accounts in Xero.
  • Cost of sales (Optional): If enabled, the cost price of sold items is exported to Xero, simplifying stock valuation and end-of-month adjustments.

Here’s why we think the Tower Systems POS software / Xero solution is good for local small business retailers:

  • Xero: Your Cloud-Based Accounting Solution Xero is a popular cloud-based accounting software that simplifies financial management for small and medium-sized businesses. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, Xero helps you:

    • Manage invoices and expenses
    • Track bank transactions
    • Run payroll
    • Generate financial reports

  • Tower Systems POS: tailored for local retailers Tower Systems POS is designed specifically for local retailers, offering a range of features to help you:

    • Maximise profitability
    • Make smart and evidence-based business decisions
    • Manage inventory
    • Cut theft
    • Improved return on space, return on labour and return on investment
    • Process sales efficiently
    • Integrate with other business systems

By combining the power of Xero and Tower Systems POS, you can streamline your operations, reduce costs, and make data-driven decisions that drive growth.

Contact us today to learn more about how this integration can benefit your business.

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Our Tower Systems Gift Shop POS software helps local gift shops thrive

December 5, 2024
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Local small business gift shops benefit from POS software packed with features that enable them to compete and thrive in retail as well as online. Here at Tower Systems we make POS software for gift shops that is packed with facilities, tools and benefits for their types of businesses, offering ways they can compete and differentiate for profit.

here’s a short video with some features from our POS software for local small business independent gift shops:

This gift shop POS software helps in many ways:

  • Get rid of manual books at the counter for LayBys, special orders, stock you need to order and more.
  • Cut dead stock and re-order based on data facts.
  • Cut theft by knowing what is being stolen.
  • Eliminate LayBy and get you paid sooner with buy now pay later.
  • Make price comparison harder with bundled packs.
  • Easily and consistently pitch locally sourced products.
  • Cut labour costs thanks to workflow management.
  • Make suppliers accountable thanks to data based insights.
  • Encourage shoppers to spend more thanks to management tools you’ll love.
  • Drive community group member engagement with group pricing.
  • Get one-time-only shoppers spending more with loyalty tools.
  • Bring customers back with reminders on dates important to them.
  • Save money on bookkeeping by integrating with Xero.
  • Leverage your knowledge on receipts and elsewhere. Sell you.
  • Reach beyond your four walls with a directly linked Shopify store.
  • Go cashless if that is your goal – we make it easy and affordable.
  • Save time with electronic invoices from suppliers.
  • Use tags to get a fresh perspective, side-view, on stock performance.
  • Bundle items together to make price comparisons harder and thereby increase sales.
  • Business differentiating loyalty. Stand out from the crowd. Have customers coming back to you for this.
  • Trade and club pricing profiles. Set pricing rules based on customer type.
  • Make money from pre-orders – Easily pre-sell a delivery so that when the stock arrives you can manage distribution and billing efficiently.
  • Differentiate with informative receipts. These can include product care, use and safety information based on what customers buy.
  • Track who sold what.
  • MAKE MORE MONEY.

This gift shop software is packed with benefits. It does much more than your average POS software. This is a software tool designed to help you make more money in your business.

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POS software for sewing, haberdashery and fabric shops in Australia

December 4, 2024
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Tower Systems makes software for sewing shops, haberdashery shops and fabric shops in Australia and New Zealand. This is specialty POS software made for then unique and specialty retail businesses. Their uniqueness demands a POS softer solution that caters to it and helps them leverage it.

While there is everyday POS software that could help these businesses sell, typically such software does not help them make the most of their uniqueness. This could hinder business success.

Here’s a short video we made on some of the features of this software for sewing shops, haberdashery shops and fabric shops in Australia and New Zealand:

Fabric and sewing shops are more than just retail stores. They often blend retail, repair, advisory, and teaching services. It’s in these nuanced areas that Tower Systems’ POS software truly shines, helping specialty retailers like yours to:

  • Track inventory with precision: From bolts of fabric to sewing machine needles, our software helps you manage your stock efficiently.
  • Enhance customer experiences: Build stronger relationships with your customers through personalised service and loyalty programs.
  • Streamline operations: Simplify your business processes with our intuitive and user-friendly POS system.
  • Tailored Features for Your Unique Needs
  • Rare Visit Loyalty: Encourage repeat business with targeted loyalty programs that reward your customers’ infrequent visits.
  • Pre-orders and Special Orders: Capture sales and build anticipation with pre-order and special order management.
  • Flexible Payment Options: Offer Buy Now Pay Later and Lay-by options to make shopping more convenient for your customers.
  • Repair Management: Track repairs from start to finish, including parts, labour, and external repairs.
  • Club and Collector Support: Nurture your community by offering exclusive deals, pricing, and events for club members and collectors.
  • Serial Number Tracking: Easily track serial numbers for warranty and insurance claims.
  • Precise Measurements: Sell by length, including fractions, ensuring accurate pricing and inventory management.

Australian-Made, Small Business Focused

Thanks to years of service of these types of businesses, here at Tower Systems we understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing specialty retailers.

Tower Systems is committed to providing innovative POS solutions that empower your business to thrive.

Our POS software is regularly enhanced. We are grateful to our customers for their advice on things we can bring to life that make the software a better POS solution.

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POS software for workwear, safety wear and uniform shops in Australia and New Zealand

December 3, 2024
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Running a uniform, workwear and safety store comes with its own set of challenges. From keeping track of all the different colours, sizes and styles to handling bulk orders and special requests, you need a reliable POS system to keep things running smoothly.

Tower Systems understands your needs. We specialise in POS solutions for niche retailers, and our software has a range of features designed to streamline your uniform, workwear and safety business.

  • Effortless Inventory Management: Track your stock levels by colour, size and style for ultimate accuracy. This detailed control lets you order just what you need, ensure products are always available, and avoid those dreaded out-of-stock situations.
  • Simplify Your Orders: Our POS system makes handling special orders a breeze, whether it’s custom embroidery or personalised safety gear.
  • Group Pricing & Bundles: Offer special discounts for bulk orders or create custom product bundles for specific industries or companies. Need a complete uniform package for a school full of students? Our software lets you create a bundle with all the necessary items in one go.
  • Enhanced Customer Service: Provide care instructions and other important product information right at the checkout. This extra touch improves customer experience and reduces the number of questions you get after a sale.
  • Streamlined Operations: Our user-friendly POS system simplifies everyday tasks, speeds up checkouts, and makes record-keeping a breeze. This means happier staff who can work more efficiently, and a more successful business for you.
  • Make data-driven decisions: Generate insightful reports to understand your sales trends, inventory levels, and customer behaviour. This valuable information helps you make informed choices about stock management, pricing strategies, and targeted marketing campaigns.

Here’s a short video on some of the features in out POS software for for workwear, safety wear and uniform shops in Australia and New Zealand:

While Tower Systems is, we think, a good fit for uniform, workwear and safety businesses, our versatile POS software can benefit a wide range of niche retailers. From jewellers and garden centres to bike shops and toy stores, we’ve got you covered!

We take the time to understand your unique business needs. Don’t just take our word for it! Watch our new video showcasing the POS features specifically designed for uniform, workwear and safety businesses.

Ready to dive deeper? Contact Tower Systems today for a free demonstration tailored to your specific needs. Our POS solution has helped many Australian small businesses unlock efficiency and boost profits.

Call us on 1300 662 957 or email sales@towersystems.com.au. We look forward to hearing from you!

P.S. See how Tower Systems benefits other niche retailers like jewellers, garden centres, bike shops, toy stores, and more! Visit us at www.towersystems.com.au

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POS software for cake decorating cake supply businesses in Australia and New Zealand

December 2, 2024
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Tower Systems makes (we’d say bakes but that would be too punny, hehe) software for cake decorating cake supply businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

Cake decorating shops are unique businesses that help bring joy to celebrations. Our POS software for cake decorating cake supply businesses is designed to help you leverage this uniqueness and take your shop to new heights.

How Our Software Can Sweeten Your Success:

  • Frequent shopper rewards, the cake decorating way: Even though your customers might not visit often, you can still build loyalty with targeted rewards and incentives. Our unique approach to loyalty serves your situation.
  • Pre-order magic: Sell out before you’re stocked out! Easily manage pre-orders to keep your customers coming back for more.
  • Flexible payment options: Offer Buy Now, Pay Later and Layby to make shopping a breeze for your customers.
  • Creative bundling: Combine products into irresistible packages to boost sales and delight your customers.
  • Community connections: Nurture your local cake decorating community by offering special deals and support to clubs and schools.
  • Special orders, simplified: Streamline your special order process to save time and reduce errors.
  • Bulk buying, made easy: Track inventory bought in bulk and sold in smaller quantities, ensuring efficient stock management. You can easily handle fractions too.
  • Occasion-based marketing: Target customers with seasonal offers and personalised promotions to drive sales.

Here is a short video on some of the highlights in our software for cake decorating cake supply businesses in Australia and New Zealand:

Why Choose Our Australian-Made Software for cake decorating cake supply businesses?

  • Local matters: Support your local community and economy with Australian-made software.
  • Your unique advantage: Leverage your team’s expertise and create a unique shopping experience.
  • Loyalty, reimagined: Go beyond points and reward your customers with meaningful incentives.
  • Data-driven decisions: Harness the power of data to make informed business decisions.
  • Expand your reach: Connect with customers online and offline with a seamless integration of your software and website.

Easy rental

At Tower Systems, our pricing is transparent.

Ready to take your cake decorating shop to the next level? Book a free, no-obligation demo today! We’ll show you how our software can help you achieve your business goals.

We are grateful to our customers for their advice that helps us provide relevant and useful software for cake decorating cake supply businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

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