If you have access to the Internet, search for software or join a discussion list like E-Tailer s Digest, where retailer s from 40 countries meet to discuss matters pertinent to retailing, including software. But, you need to evaluate software on an equal basis. Take the Software Checklist, add to it the list that you developed and start reviewing. There are hundreds of systems available, all with different features. You need to find the one that satisfies your needs.
Inventory look up by item, vendor, description or price.
Multiple sales tax options Discounts and returns per item or for the entire sale Checks for promotion price in effect. Tendering user-defined payment types, i.e., cash, check, credit cards, gift certificates, store receivables, etc. Credit limit checking on customers. Allow for user-defined levels, i.e., style, color, size, width. Provide customer profile information to allow you to better service your customers.