Good day fellow nairalanders. I am into installing of POS(point of sale) computers for supermarkets, drugstores,pharmacies,restaurant e.t.c. Have been in it for a while now and its like a part time job although its lucrative. Wanted to know the software which gets the job done well for you(foreign or customize)and how much do you charge customers. Also would like to know your challenges if any in the cause of automation, so as to be able to share ideas and proffer solutions.
I guess i have to start from me. I use either Intuit or Retail man. Both are very good and effective. If its a small shop i prefer going for Retail man cause its effective and easy to use, no much tech stuff and the interface is okay(the newest version has support for restaurant).It also easy to use as i have successfully been able to train a PRIMARY SCHOOL CERT HOLDER on how to use it to sell. It effectively generates reports and also tracks expiry products efficiently. I use Intuit for bigger jobs but its difficult to train users on how to use it. I hardly use it only when its really needed. My challenges earlier on was how to track expiry products and how to make the bixolon srp 350 printer cut. The printer doesn't cut automatically but later i was able to see that it had to with the cutter sequence and this was set. For the expiry products, this was like a challenge because most drugstores want to be able to monitor their drugs and expiry date, this i was able to learn online from their website. Also Purchasing the software cost #50,000 compared to some expensive once sold here. Another challenge i face is that a minimum receipt printer cost 35-40k which most people complain of[b]NOT MANY PEOPLE ARE INTO SALES OF THE POS HARDWARES IN LAGOS THAT I KNOW OFF[/b]. I charge a minimum of 60k for a single system automation (cheap i guess). While the clients purchase the hardware or i do the purchase if they want it that way. This has been my challenges, charges and methods i go about automation.
P.S If anyone in the house is using Retail man, feel free to ask questions and i will attend to them if i can.

I await your reactions. Please it would be highly welcomed. I want to see like minds.

I have actually been looking for one that can
* keep track of payments: cash,bank deposit,internet transfer etc
* keep track of refund (if any)
* print receipt
* do report etc
most especially for a school set up.

Do yo program the software personally?

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Pls I need the retailman software can you train me on how to use it and how much is the licence key
contact me on ayodejibdn@@gmail.com or drop your mobile number here