Retail Mortar POS

[dphillips]

I'm new but I searched & couldn't find any info about POS systems, software and hardware for a brick & mortar store.

PLEASE HELP! I know nothing about this and really don't even like computers! SORRY! My question: Can I find a system that will cost less than $3000 (windows bundle) for everything I need?

I know what I want: ISBN scanner for my store (start-up, not yet open, book store) so I can scan all my books and know what I have, what was sold and what needs to be ordered. I want this to be integrated with my accounting software so I only have to do things once.

I am on an impossibly small budget and it's just me so any help you can offer is greatly appreciated! Thanks.

[The Old Sarge]

I did a search on Google for "retail sales and inventory software" (I did not use the quotations) and got tons of results. This is just one that looked like what you want:

http://wws5.com/retail_management_system.php

Good luck.

[louie]

Please stay away from that one. I dealt with that company in 2001 and had a nightmare experience. Try checking retail trade associations for suggestions.

Louie

[The Old Sarge]

Please stay away from that one. I dealt with that company in 2001 and had a nightmare experience. Try checking retail trade associations for suggestions.

Louie

lol Louie, I know nothing about them. I just picked themm at random. (Maybe I should delete that one and offer another??)

[jazzcat]

Check out Quasar Accounting - http://www.linuxcanada.com

Quasar's base system is free software, but they also offer a point-of-sale system for $400 (for the server app) plus $250 per point-of-sale terminal. Support contracts start at $300 per year.

It's Linux based. I know you asked for Windows, but with this solution you could have a complete solution, including hardware, for around $1,500... and you wouldn't have to worry about those pesky Windows viruses or spyware.

[JPnyc]

No, you can leave it. Otherwise his post makes no sense LOL.

[MrPerrel]

Being so small, couldnt you just create an access database that will cross reference your data? you can even have it upload into your Quickbooks Accounting Software

[dphillips]

Thanks for all the suggestions - the system doesn't have to be windows, but I do not know what sys are avail, etc. I am still researching but I appreciate everyone's comments.