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April 29th, 2008 under Financial Stuff

If youa re building a store online, you my be surprised that you need POS software to kep your books and records of all of your sales.  As your business grows, just tracking it all in spreadsheets won’t make the grade anymore.

Canadian Retail Solutions (CRS) provides comprehensive retail management support for businesses in a wide variety of industries and merchandise categories. Their POS software is second to none and you can ensure that your eCommerce needs are really taken care of with their offerings of Point of Sale Software & Inventory Control, Systems Consultation, Sales & Training Support, Customization, Technical Support and Equipment Rentals

It has never been easier to choose the right solution of POS software before!  Why not check out their offerings and see what they can do for you?  You might be surprised to find that getting your inventory and sales register under control is easier and cheaper than you think.

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    [ # 6999 ] Comment from Booth Displays [May 5, 2008, 2:03 pm]

    Maybe I’m missing something, but why do you need a POS system to run an online store? I read your post a few times and I don’t get it (and I run an online store…). I’m not trying to bust on your post, I’m really just asking. I’ll look out for your reply.

    [ # 7022 ] Comment from zohai [May 20, 2008, 2:54 pm]

    Is the POS system that useful if one just have a small retail business as well? One have to waste resources as well to learn how to use the system too.

    [ # 7027 ] Comment from Blisters [May 21, 2008, 2:23 am]

    To success at internet business,it requires to have a software that help to expand the business.

    [ # 7029 ] Comment from Make Money Paypal [May 22, 2008, 9:29 am]

    thx for the information!
    i think it helps a lot for those new establish online store to keep track their sales

    [ # 7037 ] Comment from Tomari [May 25, 2008, 12:45 am]

    Do you know if there is any such software for the Joomla CMS that integrates with any of their ecommerce solutions?

    [ # 7048 ] Comment from Denise [May 31, 2008, 4:48 am]

    I have worked for about a dozen different companies that didn’t use POS software and at least half of them went out of business within the first 5 years of doing business. It just makes sense to have it if your going to be in retail.

    [ # 7051 ] Comment from Nick [June 2, 2008, 6:00 am]

    POS software is a must in todays retail market. If it were me I would have it.

    [ # 7054 ] Comment from Ecommerce website [June 5, 2008, 7:51 am]

    i never though about this before…nice topic here because i don’t know that POS software are this good….glad you share this knowledge!

    [ # 7059 ] Comment from Marmaris [June 8, 2008, 4:43 am]

    It’s a great offer to all. I think it’s a best deal if we can grab the POS software to keep our records is under control and easier to track.. good job dude!! :)

    [ # 7071 ] Comment from HowRank [June 25, 2008, 2:22 am]

    OSCommerce is the best free POS solution for most people. Its free #1, it integrates with PayPal, Google Checkout, and 2checkout as well as any other https apps you may have engineered.

    [ # 7087 ] Comment from Daniel [July 19, 2008, 3:20 am]

    I can understand the reason why an online store would require a POS system to help manage the overall recording etc… I’ve just got a curious question.

    When you say a POS software system, will the system be running on your own server? like any other script, or will it be an external piece of software that will run from the company that issues you the software and you just link to it?

    The reason why I ask this question is simple, in my opinion it’s much much less secure if everyone was to run the POS system on their own server.

    If someone finds a bug in the software and tries to use it to exploit the system, even if there is a patch available not everyone actually patches the software immediately some might not even bother. If it’s a central system the company offering the software doesn’t even have to inform the clients as of the update, just updates the system for everyone and moves on…

    [ # 7088 ] Comment from Lighting [July 22, 2008, 1:51 pm]

    I have always like yahoo’s checkout and storefront. Very SEO friendly.

    [ # 7089 ] Comment from Ballast [July 24, 2008, 6:06 pm]

    I’ve has alot of Luck with authorize (dot) net.

    [ # 7093 ] Comment from tom @ Neon signs [August 6, 2008, 12:41 pm]

    what do you guys think about the yahoo shopping cart?

    [ # 7096 ] Comment from sred [August 13, 2008, 5:32 pm]

    Thanks for the information! im about too start an online store and I will definitely look in to a POS system and see how it will benefit the store. Thank You!

    [ # 7103 ] Comment from NJ Web Design [August 22, 2008, 9:01 am]

    POS is good for retail brick and mortar stores, but why would you need it for online sales?

    [ # 7111 ] Comment from Lois [September 18, 2008, 7:44 pm]

    ecommerce is great!

    [ # 7116 ] Comment from John [September 29, 2008, 11:54 pm]

    To Denise:

    No wonder they go out of business

    [ # 7124 ] Comment from Moving Home [October 24, 2008, 9:17 am]

    I need to build an ecommerce site asap for a client and this software will come in handy! good post :-)

    [ # 7130 ] Comment from Dave Dugdale [November 6, 2008, 5:26 pm]

    I am looking for a new POS vendor, thanks for letting me know about Canadian Retail Solutions.

    [ # 7142 ] Comment from Webdesign web design [November 26, 2008, 8:38 pm]

    Such systems are very advanced. But it’s way better for the workflow.

    [ # 7143 ] Comment from Gurpreet Singh [November 29, 2008, 3:03 pm]

    Great Blog Keep It Up Nice Information.

    [ # 7145 ] Comment from Fish Recipe [December 11, 2008, 1:19 am]

    POS makes me think of another word that I won’t say ;)

    [ # 7149 ] Comment from david [December 17, 2008, 12:13 am]

    Windows 98 with firewalls and antivirus should work well :P

    David Leonard - Tampa Bay Freelance Web Design

    [ # 7151 ] Comment from Damola Nigeria Website Designer [December 22, 2008, 12:08 pm]

    This is a very good advice, I’m at the moment developing some ecommerce projects, not yet launched, but still in the development stage. This article definitely has added to my thoughts and research as to how to administer the site. Also some of the comments have been of great help, especially the information about OSCommerce from the last post. Great! I would check out OSCommerce rightaway.

    [ # 7156 ] Comment from Business Website Templates [January 6, 2009, 5:43 am]

    Yes I agree, Oscommersce is easy to use drag and drop environment and that really helps so that a layman can also use the interface.

    [ # 7161 ] Comment from Anne [January 22, 2009, 3:33 pm]

    It would be nice if I do learn how to install POS on my website. OSCommerce made my head spin. Tried it, but I chose to leave the job to the experts.

    [ # 7162 ] Comment from seo web design [January 23, 2009, 12:54 pm]

    I am new to POS.I did’t hear about it before.I used to build ecommerce websites with PayPal API

    [ # 7164 ] Comment from Rachiel Grant [January 23, 2009, 10:40 pm]

    Great offer, I think this is really gonna help in the long run for my business.

    [ # 7179 ] Comment from San Diego SEO [February 13, 2009, 8:50 am]

    OSCommerce is a great solutions, but competition has sure risen since this post was written.

    [ # 7184 ] Comment from nokia n95 accessories [February 23, 2009, 6:15 am]

    thanx for sharing information…i have worked on OSCommerce and its excellent…

    [ # 7193 ] Comment from Create a website [March 17, 2009, 10:02 pm]

    Do you mean OScommerce or CRE loaded?

    [ # 7195 ] Comment from Futuresmooth [March 23, 2009, 10:15 pm]

    Some good POS recommendations, thanks

    [ # 7197 ] Comment from Gue Adi [March 26, 2009, 2:20 pm]

    Nice Info,But I DOnt think that POS software is good.Why do you think POS software is good?

    [ # 7199 ] Comment from tanya [April 2, 2009, 4:14 pm]

    The POS is really helpful for any online business. Ive seen others use it and it helped them keep everything in order. They also used something called the Glyphius Copy writing software (copyoracle.com) to help them with their advertisements. Ive seen a few other things too but it seems to work well for them.

    [ # 7201 ] Comment from Amethyst [April 6, 2009, 4:58 pm]

    Very educational article. Continue podderzhiat your blog.

    [ # 7206 ] Comment from Masenchipz [April 19, 2009, 4:10 pm]

    Thanks for the tips though

    [ # 7211 ] Comment from Cool Gifts [April 28, 2009, 3:10 pm]

    Great offer. I’ve currently been considering my POS options. I’ll definitely look into this.

    [ # 7218 ] Comment from Professional MySpace Design [May 19, 2009, 6:12 pm]

    I understand the idea behind utilizing a POS system, but now many shopping carts are equipping easy tools to utilize that will convert to quickbooks and track inventory. I really would only see needing a POS if you are looking to create both an online and offline storefront.

    [ # 7222 ] Comment from ucu atan [May 26, 2009, 2:31 pm]

    system (hardware, software and brainware) is the most important

    [ # 7227 ] Comment from yaz?l?m [June 1, 2009, 9:29 am]

    thanks for sharing this info

    [ # 7230 ] Comment from SEO [June 5, 2009, 9:44 am]

    It is very needed that you have all information when you are into a business. I have no idea about what POS software does actually. Will definitely check it.

    [ # 7231 ] Comment from custom shirts [June 7, 2009, 2:52 am]

    sounds exactly like what I need thanks!

    [ # 7235 ] Comment from Jonathan Daniel [June 17, 2009, 3:58 pm]

    Very helpful information. This will help with a lot of organization.

    [ # 7243 ] Comment from Jess SEO [July 16, 2009, 7:28 pm]

    I will try it because to success at internet business,it requires to have a software that help to expand the business and want it

    [ # 7244 ] Comment from tom-Affiliate Link Cloaker [July 20, 2009, 10:35 am]

    Is it similar to quickbooks? Im using that one

    [ # 7256 ] Comment from Rollenspiel [August 7, 2009, 10:13 am]

    Ah, thank you for the tip. The site looks interesting. Maybe this is something for our new shop.

    [ # 7259 ] Comment from Vee [August 11, 2009, 10:16 am]

    CubeCart is a worth to try :)

    [ # 7260 ] Comment from Business Management CRM [August 13, 2009, 7:18 am]

    The automated system is demand of today’s business and POS is one of solution for that.

    [ # 7263 ] Comment from Pos [August 20, 2009, 7:53 am]

    POS software does a lot more than many people think, you can fully integrate physical store POS systems with your website CMS to get full visibility on online and physical store sales.

    [ # 7270 ] Comment from semmw@ web 2.0 images [September 4, 2009, 1:22 am]

    thank you very much for your information.. I’ll take a look at that ecommers software.
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    [ # 7278 ] Comment from Luke [September 29, 2009, 2:11 pm]

    have worked for about a dozen different companies

    [ # 7279 ] Comment from Luke [September 29, 2009, 2:44 pm]

    OSCommerce is the best free POS solution for most people

    [ # 7280 ] Comment from Poker [October 1, 2009, 4:13 am]

    I agree with the previous comment, OsCommerce gives you so many options to all people.

    But in general, you must get a POS system if you want to start an own bysiness.

    =)!

    [ # 7282 ] Comment from Custom Toronto Promotional Items [October 1, 2009, 3:23 pm]

    Im confused why you need a POS system? Especially if you’re online… POS = point of sale right? so isnt that a physical register or something?

    I use a virtual terminal with my merchant and haven’t really run into any problems

    [ # 7283 ] Comment from 411 Webconnect Canada [October 2, 2009, 1:49 pm]

    I wasn’t aware of POS Software before reading this, I will certainly look into it, great info

    [ # 7285 ] Comment from John@Digital Satellite TV [October 6, 2009, 7:51 pm]

    Good suggestions. I should look into getting a POS system!

    [ # 7287 ] Comment from cluber [October 9, 2009, 8:06 am]

    I think it’s a best deal if we can grab the POS software

    [ # 7289 ] Comment from ryu [October 9, 2009, 2:47 pm]

    software is a must in todays retail market

    [ # 7293 ] Comment from marka tescili [October 10, 2009, 9:33 am]

    it’s a best deal if we can grab the POS software to

    [ # 7297 ] Comment from vize [October 12, 2009, 8:11 am]

    nice topic here because i don’t know that POS software are this good

    [ # 7298 ] Comment from vize [October 12, 2009, 12:42 pm]

    i don’t know that POS software are this good

    [ # 7300 ] Comment from ajir [October 13, 2009, 5:30 pm]

    i like to build my online store..but i dont have anything to sell.. :D

    by the way, thanks to share, i love your blog!

    [ # 7302 ] Comment from bilisim haberleri [October 14, 2009, 7:44 am]

    POS software and at least half of them went out of business within the first 5 years

    [ # 7303 ] Comment from otel [October 15, 2009, 7:23 am]

    lot for those new establish online store to keep track their

    [ # 7305 ] Comment from Carlos Hermoso [October 20, 2009, 9:50 pm]

    I just found your site and I think is great. Keep up the good work man

    [ # 7306 ] Comment from ingilizce [October 21, 2009, 3:42 pm]

    it requires to have a software that help

    [ # 7308 ] Comment from marka tescili [October 23, 2009, 2:58 pm]

    and 2checkout as well as any other https apps you

    [ # 7312 ] Comment from letter writing [October 30, 2009, 1:36 pm]

    Hello,I have been using OsCommerce. Its an online store which has some addon’s to use POS. Otherwise you can visit http://www.hotscripts.com and search for POS. It will give you 1000’s of softwares. 50% of them are free.Thank you.

    [ # 7326 ] Comment from web design preston [December 6, 2009, 6:46 pm]

    I agree with comment #7312 but many open source apps such a cs-cart, magento allow you to place orders for the customers in the backend. If you looking for a cheaper option then this should be the answer.

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