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Tower Systems is grateful for the opportunity to work closely with EFTPOS solutions platform Linkly to deliver the first every POS software integration with their next-gen platform: Linkly Cloud V2.

Tower Systems completed formal certification almost 2 weeks ago, the first software company to do so.

In undertaking our software development work for integration with Linkly Cloud we blazed a trail, developing knowledge and assets from which those who follow us will benefit.

This Linkly Cloud integration enhances facilities and options for local small business retailers. It is a beautiful solution that will assist retailer efficiency and business performance.

The POS software / Linkly Cloud integration is available for Tower systems POS software customers for no cost. nThe company funded the development as part of its service of delivering genuine value for its retail business customers.

Tower Systems continues to innovate in the local independent specialty retail space in Australia and New Zealand. This integration with Linkly Cloud V2 is the latest in an evolving series of integrations from the company as it serves retailers with connections that benefit local retail businesses.

Regardless of marketplace, our software is integrated to varying degrees with the following external platforms and opportunities:

• Tyro broadband EFTPOS.
• Slyp – digital receipts.
• Linkly – major bank EFTPOS through this interface.
• MX51 – links to two major banks currently.
• Quest.
• SmartPay.
• Windcave.
• Shopify, Big Commerce, Magento and WooCommerce e-commerce.
• OzBiz accounting software integration and through this to MYOB.
• AfterPay buy now pay later.
• Humm buy now pay later.
• Zip buy now pay later.
• Message Media text messaging.
• Message Net text messaging.
• Govt. approved scale integration.
• Postec / fuel integration.
• Epay voucher phonecard sales.
• Indue CDC (Cashless Debit Card) – product level blocking.
• DTI – Digital Transaction Intelligence. Electronic receipts.
• Booksellers book title integration.
• ChatGPT – for product descriptions.
• BG and Removal.AI. Image background removal.
• Deputy, Tanda and PlanDay. Roster services.

This is not the complete list of integrations for our Tower Systems POS software.

Linkly is clear in their mission: Obsessed with creating smooth payment experiences, Linkly delivers superior in-person, online and phone payment moments for all businesses.

Tower Systems is clear in its mission: our purpose is to empower local retailers to thrive.

Here at Tower Systems, our POS software pricing is transparent. It starts at $175.00 a month, or $105 a month if you’re a community or charity owned enterprise.

There is no payments fee per transaction. Big overseas software companies are doing this now.

There is no requirement on the EFTPOS platform you use. We direct link to Tyro, SmartPay, Linkly (the big banks) and more.

There is no charge for extra terminals. They’s all included in the price.

There is no penalty charge for paying monthly. Some companies quote a low monthly cost that you need to pay 12 months in advance to get.

No extra charge for e-commerce integration: Shopify, Magento, Big Commerce or Woo.

The pricing page on our website has the details.

We offer an awesome library of fresh training videos.

Best of all, our help desk is locally based and run by humans who do not follow a rigid script. Call us, and we answer.

We understand the importance of local human-delivered support.

Price should not be the only factor in choosing POS software for you business. It is worth researching though, to understand the total cost of ownership of the POS software you have or are considering.

Local small business retailers are time-poor.

Too often, wholesalers steal more time with old-school practices, and then they complain when they don’t achieve the sales they want.

Our POS software company, Tower Systems, helps local wholesalers and retailers to work together for mutual benefit.

• Retailers love electronic invoices for their accuracy and time saved. They also love loading stock files and product image files – saving more time.

• Wholesalers love the reorder trigger. Retailers love this too when they see revenue lost by not reordering sooner based on projected sales.

• Wholesalers also love the sales data feed, providing faster feedback on product performance.

• Retailers love being able to compare supplier performance, side by side.

• Retailers love loading a catalog without having to key in each item and the special price for the timing of the catalogue.

• Retailers and suppliers love automation around product returns.

While there are plenty of POS software products in the marketplace, few offer deep and mutually beneficial connectivity for suppliers and retailers.

Here at Tower Systems we understand the value of both sides of the supplier / retailer transactional relationship.

We love helping suppliers grow business from retailers using our software.

We love helping retailers cut suppliers who are not paying their way in the business.

This is all about business after all.

If you are a supplier to local indie retailers, think about your processes and the time commitment you expect from retailers.

If we can help, reach out. We are proud to serve 3,500+ local retailers in Australia.

If you do not provide electronic invoices or an electronic stock file with images, you are costing retailers time. We can help you create electronic invoices to world class standards for not only our POS software but other POS software too.

How retailers feel about a supplier goes beyond the success of the products they supply. The ease and cost of doing business is a key factor. It’s vital you work on that, to make your business more useful, more valuable to retailers.

We own shops and know these things from our own experience. We pursue efficiency and accuracy, hallmarks of local retail success.

Not all POS systems are the same.

The POS system from Tower Systems is Australian made for Australian retailers. It is backed by local support, delivered by humans who don’t push you through a rigid script.

This POS system is small business friendly. It is local business friendly.

Better still, the POS system from Tower Systems does not lock you into a payments platform, it does not require you to use specific EFTPOS. There is no fee relating to payments.

Tower Systems believes retailers should profit from their sales, not software companies. This is why the POS system from Tower Systems is unencumbered with fees and charged you see from other POS software companies.

The Tower Systems POS software pricing is transparent and small business friendly.

There is no extra charge for extra terminal or computer licences. Nor is there an extra charge for advanced reporting or loyalty facilities.

The modest monthly software rental cost includes software licences for unlimited computers in the location, help desk support (by phone or email) 6 days a week (incl. Saturday), access to a comprehensive support knowledge base, after hours support call access for urgent system down queries, access to our Shopify, Xero and other integrations, access to our supplier invoice import tools.

Save time with electronic invoices from suppliers.

Differentiate with you. Share your product use and care information.

Easy special customer orders. Smart tracking and customer notification.

Make money from pre-orders – Easily pre-sell before release.

Community group pricing. Set pricing rules based on customer type.

Ensure compliance when required with structured age checking.

Then, there are the awesome loyalty tools in this POS software. With many retail businesses running points based loyalty programs, differentiating is key for businesses that want to stand out. This is why our discount voucher loyalty program is loved by plenty of our POS software customers.

First up, while we call them discount vouchers, you can call them whatever you like. We have customers who call these receipt-based vouchers Our Thank You Gift or Bonus Bucks or Customer Reward..

Discount vouchers have been shown to deliver terrific sales boosts. Comparing sales over Christmas 2019 and New Year 2020, we have seen businesses achieve 12% sales growth through the active use of discount vouchers.

Typically, guys will want to spend the vouchers right away while girls keep them and often use them before they automatically expire.

Discount vouchers are easy to setup and run. Our support team can help with this. You can be live in minutes. You can easily change the settings too. The control you have is terrific and the shopper engagement reporting excellent.

Tower Systems is a small business focussed POS software company developing, and supporting POS software for niche specialty retailers.

Transaction fees make POS software more expensive for retailers. They are a hidden cost of ownership of POS software.

Tower Systems does not charge a transaction fee. Tower Systems does not force you to use any specific payments platform. We think this is what makes the total cost of ownership(TCO) of the Tower Systems POS software so low, and so loved by retailers.

The total cost of ownership (TCO) of POS software is the sum of all direct and indirect costs associated with the purchase, implementation, maintenance, and support of the software over its entire lifespan. This includes:

• Initial purchase price or the monthly rental cost summed over time: The cost of the software license and any associated hardware costs. Tower Systems has a simple monthly rental cost with no requirement to pay a year in advance.
• Implementation costs: The cost of installing and configuring the software, as well as training staff on how to use it. Tower Systems offers optional training (onboarding).
• Maintenance and support costs: The cost of ongoing maintenance and support, such as software updates, security patches, and technical support. The cost of support for the Tower Systems POS software is included in the monthly rental price.
• Other costs: Other costs that may be associated with POS software include credit card processing fees, integration costs with other systems, and downtime costs. Tower Systems does not charge any processing fees or any payments fees.

The TCO of POS software can vary depending on the size and complexity of the business, as well as the features and functionality of the software. For example, a small business with a single retail location may have a TCO of a few thousand dollars per year, while a large enterprise with multiple locations may have a TCO of millions of dollars per year.

Tower Systems keeps the cost of the software simple, easy to understand and manageable for the local specialty retailers on which it focuses.

Here are some tips for reducing the TCO of POS software:

• Choose a software solution that does not charge transaction fees.
• Choose a software solution that does not lock you into a specific payments platform.
• Take advantage of free training and resources offered by the software provider. Tower Systems offers plenty of these.
• Use the full features of the software to maximise financial return for the business.

By carefully considering all of the costs associated with POS software, you can choose a solution that is right for your business and your budget.