Friday, January 22, 2016

For Microsoft Dynamics RMS POS Users: Upgrade Costs & Options

Update July 2016, Retail Management Hero demo and overview: http://retailpospondering.blogspot.com/2016/07/new-version-of-rmsretail-management.html

As I have been contacted by 1102 stores using the Microsoft Dynamics RMS point of sale software over the last couple of years, an unbiased overview of the costs, pro's and con's related to switching from the Microsoft Dynamics RMS point of sale software to either the new Retail Management Hero (RMH) point of sale software or the NCR CounterPoint SQL point of sale software.


Are you  in the US and in need of no cost retail point of sale advice?  I'm happy to help and can be reached on my cell at 208-340-5632 (I am on Mountain Time) or via email at kevinantosh@gmail.com. There is also a contact form to the right that can be used to reach me.

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

2016 Goals, News, Reviews, Etc

I've been made aware of the fact that I am one of very few professionals in the United States who can offer unbiased point of sale advice who has real world retail and restaurant management experience plus 15 years of experience selling and supporting over 20 different point of sale systems for retail stores, restaurants and museums.

While the paid onsite consulting and speaking engagements do keep me busy, I still want this blog site and my YouTube Channel to offer free point of sale advice, news and reviews for those of you who just need some basic advice.  As such, I still plan on providing the following as the Lord allows:
  • Point of sale system news for businesses and organizations of all sizes
  • Special focus on retailers using the Microsoft Dynamics RMS Point of Sale software
  • General advice for choosing and selecting a point of sale system
  • Tips and Tricks or How To videos specific to the following point of sale systems:
    • NCR CounterPoint SQL
    • NCR Silver
    • Microsoft Dynamics RMS
    • QuickBooks Point of Sale
    • Bindo Point of Sale
    • Aldelo Point of Sale
  • Any promotions, specials, or discounts that might be beneficial to you and your organization
  • Updates on EMV and EMV 2.0
Are you  in the US and in need of no cost retail point of sale advice?  I'm happy to help and can be reached on my cell at 208-340-5632 (I am on Mountain Time) or via email at kevinantosh@gmail.com. There is also a contact form to the right that can be used to reach me.

Friday, January 15, 2016

Cash Drawer Best Practices - Theft Prevention Quick Tip

Due to a slew of recent burglaries, a quick reminder that your closing procedures should include leaving all your cash drawers partially open and empty.  The tills/trays with money should be secured in your safe.

Leaving the empty cash drawers partially open lets potential thieves see that there is no money in the cash drawer helping prevent smash and grabs as well as potential damage to your cash drawers.

Are you  in the US and in need of no cost retail point of sale advice?  I'm happy to help and can be reached on my cell at 208-340-5632 (I am on Mountain Time) or via email at kevinantosh@gmail.com. There is also a contact form to the right that can be used to reach me.