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How did SalesVu iPad POS System make this business owner’s job easier?

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Chillin’ Peppers (CP) is a specialty store and “hot sauce heaven” that sells everything spicy.

When CP opened in May 2013, they looked into Square but chose SalesVu’s iPad POS as “it seemed more complete for their type of business and had good online reviews for customer service.”

“Chillin’ Peppers has a modern look so I needed a modern POS,” said CP Owner Daniela Saraiva.

“My favorite thing about SalesVu is the different ways to get the reports; it’s thorough and it makes my job a lot easier,” said Saraiva. “I also love the customer service.”

For more information about Chillin’ Peppers, visit www.chillinpeppers.com, like their Facebook page or follow them on Instagram: @chillinpeppers.

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Posted in Professional Services, Retail | Tagged Recurring Billing

98 Cents Plus Discount Store Talks about SalesVu iPad POS System Extensive Capabilities

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At the 98 Cents Plus Discount Store, you can get anything from beer and wine to home improvement goods to baby food. They describe their business as a convenience store mixed with a merchandise store. 98 Cents Plus also sells tobacco, products and lottery tickets. Additionally, they have a Western Union Service on location to transfer money.

98 Cents Plus discovered SalesVu’s POS system while looking into Square. They considered Square but Square did not have the ability to track inventory as SalesVu’s retail POS does. Prior to adopting the SalesVu iPad POS, they did not have the ability to track sales and inventory.

“We had to do everything manually,” said Nitya Patel, owner of 98 Cents Plus Discount Store.

98 Cents Plus did not need a mobile POS system but due to the rates, they could not resist.

“We picked SalesVu iPad POS because first of all it has very low rates for merchant service when compared to other merchant companies,” said Patel. “Also, it has a backend website where we can input inventory, track sales, change prices, etc. We love this feature.”

Patel’s favorite aspect of SalesVu is that they now use an iPad for the terminal and the customers love it.

“We had situations already where customers would come back with their kids just to show their kids how the system works,” said Patel. “They love it!”

Also, it is much easier for them to track inventory now.

“We used to have to remember each and every item and its price so that we could ring it up,” said Patel. “Now, we just scan the items and we do not need to worry about charging the wrong price to a customer. This also helps us to save money in the long run.”

Posted in Professional Services, Restaurants and Bars, Retail, Wineries | Tagged Inventory & Management

DePuma’s Gluten Free Pasta Now Using SalesVu’s iPad POS System

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DePuma’s Gluten Free Pasta (DGFP) is a family owned business that offers premium pastas to customers with dietary restrictions and those who want to live a gluten/wheat-free lifestyle.

DGFP was using Intuit when one of their customers that owns a bakery told them about the SalesVu retail POS. Before switching they also considered Square and GoPayment. SalesVu stood out because they felt the POS system offered the best fixed rate.

“Having the same rate for either swiped or manual was key for us,” said Owner John DePuma.

DePuma’s needed an iPad POS because they often go to vendor events to sell pastas and want the ability to offer credit cards as a payment method for customers. Now, the convenience of a mobile sale at the shop is easy.

“We love the user friendly website where we can add products and inventory with no issues,” said DePuma. “Creating a sale is so fast and we can print a receipt within seconds!”

For more information on DePuma’s Gluten Free Pasta, go to www.depumaspasta.com, like their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter @DePumas_Pasta!

Posted in Restaurants and Bars, Retail | Tagged Inventory & Management

Thanks For Choosing SalesVu iPad POS System, Tactical Defense!

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Tactical Defense provides realistic and practical training to its Vienna, West Virginia customers. Owner H. Lee Gilliam is an NRA Certified Firearms instructor with over 25 years of experience who also served in the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. Tactical Defense offers a variety of classes to provide people with the necessary tools to defend themselves. Classes include hand-to-hand self defense, concealed carry, advanced concealed carry, tactical AR and shotgun and rifle classes.

“At Tactical Defense, we pride ourselves on providing realistic, yet practical training,” said Gilliam.

Tactical Defense also has a full service gun shop specializing in Smith & Wesson, Colt, Ruger, Khar and Glock. They custom fit holsters, offer gunsmithing and carry a full line of accessories, ammo and cleaning supplies.

Gilliam opened his business in April of 2013 and chose the SalesVu iPad POS for its simplicity and competitive rates (not having to “purchase a separate POS system for thousands just to get a lower processing rate”). They also considered Square and Intuit but did not like the much higher fees.

“We have been very happy with SalesVu iPad POS, especially with the customer support as we have had several questions since our start and have always has a prompt answer from a very patient and courteous staff member each time,” said Gilliam. “We would highly recommend SalesVu to others.”

To find out more about Tactical Defense, visit www.tacticaldefense.us or like them on Facebook!

Posted in Professional Services, Retail | Tagged Recurring Billing

DULCE Affair, the store that does it all, loves SalesVu iPad POS System and the QuickBooks integration!

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The Company

DULCE Affair is a boutique that carries the latest fashions (i.e. shoes, handbags, accessories); from latest trends to designer labels. They also offer event planning, custom cakes, bridal wear and accessories.

“We are a boutique that celebrates life’s sweet moments; from those milestone moments in life like weddings, graduations and birthdays,” said Owner Marleen Nogueras. “We believe in looking good and feeling good from the inside out and spreading the love.”

The Needs

DULCE needed an iPad POS so that they could offer customers more flexible payment options. They sell merchandise at different markets in different towns (including Latin America and Panama), have a physical store and sell on EBAY. They also offer shopping events to customers in a variety of locations.

“Most people do not carry cash and we found that prior to this solution we would lose sales,” said Nogueras.

The SalesVu Decision

Originally, DULCE chose Square as their POS system. However, according to Nogueras, they quickly found out Square was “limited.” After extensive research (including Point of Sale, Intuit, Cashier and Flint) and communication, they chose SalesVu for all of its features. The specific features that won them over included: inventory tracking, product and services management, employee management, reports, marketing tools, customer tracking, split payment options, QuickBooks integration (QB’s Premier), emailed receipts (which customers love) and customer service.

“I do not feel like just another number, I feel like I have a friend that is helping me out,” Nogueras said of SalesVu’s customer service.

The Results

DULCE Affair is now mobile (duh!). They have several iPads so they are now able to sync them when they are at various places. Some days they go to many different locations in addition to being at their permanent shop.

“We use it daily as our register, it tracks our inventory, sales, etc.,” said Nogueras. “The product management and reporting system are key for us. The QuickBooks integration was the cherry on top.”

“We love that we always have it with us and can make a sale anytime and anywhere,” she said.

Nogueras says since adopting the SalesVu iPad POS, they are now more organized and in control.

DULCE saved on equipment cost because they already had an iPad for personal use and they continue to save by “being able to manage [their] discounts, labor and profits via the reports.” They also can be more cost effective through tracking items that sell best.

Now with the SalesVu’s QuickBooks integration, Nogueras doesn’t have to manually enter information, she’s saving multiple hours per day and has less errors in accounting.

“I am able to provide accurate and timely reports of taxes, payroll reports, profit and loss statements, etc,” said Nogueras. “It is fantastic!”

For more information about this awesome business, go to www.dulceaffair.com, like their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter @boutique_dulce

Posted in Beauty and Wellness, Retail | Tagged Employee Scheduling, Inventory & Management, Quote & Invoicing

Check Out Our Awesome New Customer, Wayfarer Boutique!

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Wayfarer Boutique offers a unique shopping experience; a 1967 Sport King Camper as the storefront. Wayfarer travels around to different venues and sets up shop anywhere that is inviting to the public. Inspired by Restoration Hardware, they sell traditional home décor, fine linens by April Cornell, gourmet pantry food items, jewelry, beauty products and everything in between. The long list of lines that Wayfarer carries include: Homart, Accent Decor, Better Life Cleaning Products, Rustic Bakery and Blue Moon Teas.

Owner Keri Martin found SalesVu while she was on the hunt to find an iPad POS that costs next to nothing after hearing her friend pays $50/month for her Shopkeep POS System. Prior to joining SalesVu, Martin was using ProPay.

“The price point was the biggest factor in my decision; I also like Sythe inventory tracking feature,” said Martin. “Customer service was a motivating factor when I was making decisions on which company to go through; SalesVu always answered my questions.”

Because Wayfarer is about traveling and isn’t located in a brick and mortar building, having a retail POS terminal was crucial for doing business.

“Mobility and inventory tracking are my favorite SalesVu features,” said Martin. “I especially like the feature of adding the wholesale cost of each product and the quantities of each item in stock.”

For more information regarding Wayfarer, go to www.wayfarerboutique.com or like their Facebook page!

Posted in Beauty and Wellness, Retail | Tagged Inventory & Management, Retail POS

Check Out Our Friend, Petaluma Pie Company!

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The Company

Petaluma Pie Company (PPC) is a small pie shop in downtown Petaluma, California that joined SalesVu in July to cut their business expenses. PPC has served handmade sweet and savory pies (everything from butter scotch cream to cheeseburger pie) using local and organic ingredients since December 2010. PPC not only serves an assortment of pies, but also salad, coffee, tea and beverages, hot chocolate and the occasional cookie. Taking the idea of “farm to table” seriously, they purchase many of their ingredients directly from farmers and other producers.

The Needs

PPC Owner Angelo Sacerdote needed the ability to access data quickly and efficiently, such as menu items, sales reports, sales tax information, etc. Prior to joining SalesVu, they used a SAM4S cash register.

“We are a small shop and there is no room for a second POS station and we also don’t have room for lines to form,” said Sacerdote. “SalesVu has given us the ability to add a cash register at a moment’s notice when the store gets busy by picking up an iPod touch and helping the next customer.”

“When it comes time to report our sales tax, it just takes a minute to get the information I need.”

The SalesVu Decision

PPC looked into Square, Revel iPad POS, POS Lavu, Shopkeep and Isis POS. However, most POS systems feature a high upfront cost and monthly fee. Additionally with Square, Sacerdote did not want to have to manually enter all menu items and use iTunes to back them up. With SalesVu’s iPad POS, he could use cloud for data entry. Therefore, should something happen to his iPad or iPod, he can add another device and instantly have all of their data on it; thus, be back up and running much quicker.

“This ability to add and sync other devices also means that when we have a big crowd at our shop, the main POS does not have to be a bottleneck. I can just pick up an iPod Touch and ring up the next customer.”

According to Sacerdote, the best SalesVu feature is the robust reporting.

“It gives us the ability to track things on a micro and macro level. Being away from the shop and being able to check on things is invaluable,” he said. “Introducing a new product and seeing how well it sells is super helpful. Comparing sales month to month or day to day really gives us a clear idea of how we are doing.”

The Results

Petaluma Pie Company spends less on merchant processing now due to SalesVu’s flat rate.

“The flat rate that SalesVu charges is lower and easier to understand,” said Sacerdote.

With the SAM4S cash register, they had to run a series of reports daily and save them to a thumb drive. In using those electronic reports, a small error could essentially make the data irretrievable. Also, all files had to be converted to CSV after having someone write the code for it. To track sales over time, Sacerdote then had to manually create “complicated” spreadsheets.

“It was a real nightmare,” he says of the experience. “With SalesVu, it just takes a minute to get any kind of report I need.”

Sacerdote claims that SalesVu iPad POS has saved him hours of tedious work dealing with spreadsheets; he has recommended it to many of his customers who are also merchants.

To find out more about Petaluma Pie Company check out their website: www.petalumapie.com, follow them on Twitter: @petalumapie or like their Facebook page!

Posted in Restaurants and Bars, Retail | Tagged Mobile POS

Welcome to SalesVu, Cedar Hill Farm

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Great news for SalesVu! Cedar Hill Farm (CHF) has adopted our POS system!

CHF is located in Love, Mississippi, just minutes south of Memphis, Tennessee. They are a family owned and operated farm that opened to the public in 1996. Cedar Hill Farm offers a relaxing and fun-filled day on the farm for tourists, school field trips, company picnics and anyone else looking to enjoy the peaceful country life and learn the ways of the farm. While at CHF, one can take a tractor drawn hayride, go on strawberry and Easter egg hunts, pick blackberries and blueberries, visit the pumpkin patch and corn maze, cut down Christmas trees, fish in a private pond or play one of the many available games (i.e. horseshoes, paintball, volleyball). There are several activities and attractions that cater to children’s interests such as: the petting zoo, train rides, the animated chicken show, pony rides and play areas. Cedar Hill Farm is not only open to the public but also for reservations for private parties, corporate events, family reunions, weddings, receptions and birthday parties.

CHF operates snack and produce stands as well as event admissions over a large, spread out farm area, giving them the need for an iPad POS solution. They looked at several solutions including Square and PayPal before making the SalesVu decision.

“We chose SalesVu because of the reviews of good customer support, downloaded the free app and compared it to Square; SalesVu is superior in every way,” said Owner Robert Foster. “Square has terrible customer service, terrible.”

Foster also said SalesVu is great for CHF because it is not practical to run phone lines to all of the farm’s areas, especially since many are only used seasonally. Because of this, Cedar Hill Farm’s favorite thing about the SalesVu iPad POS system is that it is portable, wireless and user friendly.

To learn more about Cedar Hill Farm, visit their website: www.gocedarhillfarm.com, follow them on Twitter: @cedarhfarm or like their Facebook page!

Posted in Professional Services, Retail | Tagged Mobile POS

Thanks For Using SalesVu iPad POS System, Singer Farm Naturals

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SalesVu would like to welcome Singer Farm Naturals (SFN)! SFN is a small farm business in Appleton, New York that grows and sells healthy products such as cherries and garlic. They grow over 60 different varieties of garlic. However, their tart cherry juice concentrate has become their most sought after product since Dr. Oz featured it and recommended a daily dose of 1 ounce.

Singer Farm Naturals switched to SalesVu from Square because according to Owner Tom Szulist, “Square register wouldn’t make the grade.” Szulist explained that in looking for a Mac-based POS system, their options were limited. “Finally SalesVu is here,” said Szulist. “It seems like the perfect system.”

SalesVu is excited to help Singer Farm Naturals with our iPad POS solution at their 1840’s sustainably remodeled barn and at the weekly farmer’s markets.

Posted in Professional Services, Retail

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