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TO TRY QUICKBOOKS POINT OF SALE

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1. Ring up sales quickly — and accurately . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2. Works seamlessly with your QuickBooks financial software* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

3. Tighten control of inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

4. Improve product pricing to increase profits . . . . . . . . . .7

5. Build stronger customer relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

6. Generate insightful reports for better business decisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

7. Built-in software & hardware compatibility . . . . . . . . .10

8. Easy to set up, learn and use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

9. Built by Intuit, the makers of QuickBooks . . . . . . . . . .12

10. A professional system at an affordable price . . . . . . . .12

TO TRY QUICKBOOKS POINT OF SALE

10 Reasons

* Minimum system requirements, see page 4 or details.

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1 Ring up more sales quickly — and accurately

Checkout is your last shot to make a good impressionwith your customers. You want to deliver friendlyservice without mistakes.

With QuickBooks Point of Sale you can accurately ring up cash, check and credit card sales in a snap. You can also accept gift certificates, debit cards and “charge to store account” transactions.

Add a barcode scanner to your system and serve customers even faster— improving the accuracy of each transaction at the same time. You can even create and print your own price tags or barcode labels.

• Use a bar-code scanner or simply key in the item name during checkout,

and each item number and price is automatically entered into the system

and the customer’s purchase is totaled.

• The accuracy of the system virtually eliminates the need for rework of

register mistakes.

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Works with QuickBooksfinancial software

Are you a QuickBooks user? Good news. QuickBooksPoint of Sale is designed for use with your QuickBooksFinancial Software: Pro or Premier Editions (2005—2008) and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions (4.0—8.0).

Significantly reduce your work by transferring sales activities fromQuickBooks Point of Sale directly into your financial software with justone click, eliminating tedious double data entry. You’ll save time andreduce manual data entry errors!

Generate financial reports in QuickBooks with confidence that your

inventory, sales and costs are up to date.

Keep your vendor and customer information consistent. QuickBooks

financial software and QuickBooks Point of Sale synchronize this critical data.

Keep both programs up to date. At the end of each day, every receipt from

QuickBooks Point of Sale is sent to your QuickBooks financial software, keeping

everything in both programs up to date—with no double data entry.

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Tighten controlof inventory

Managing inventory is one of the most time-consumingand labor-intensive tasks every store owner faces. It isalso one of the most crucial.

Having too much stock, or too little, is costly. According to the NationalRetail Federation, U.S. retailers lose $224 billion due to excess inventoryand $45 billion from not having inventory in stock. With so muchmoney invested in your inventory, you’ve got to stay on top of it.

QuickBooks Point of Sale software makes inventory tracking effortlessand automatic. As you ring up sales, inventory data is recorded andstored. You always have accurate, real-time information about what’sselling, what’s not, what you have on hand and what you need to reorder.This new level of insight can lead to smarter decisions that will helpeliminate unnecessary inventory expenses, boosting your profits.

✔ Buy too much and your money is tied up:QuickBooks Point of Sale will help you identify whichitems are collecting dust on your shelves, costing you money in overhead — the perfect tool for determiningwhich items to discount.

✔ Buy too little and you may lose customers:Don’t lose a sale because you’re out of stock. Set reorder points for your most popular items and QuickBooks Point of Sale will alert you when it’s time to order more.

✔ Keep your shelves full — not your stockroom:QuickBooks Point of Sale can help you make smart purchasing decisions by keeping track of the inventoryyou’ve already ordered, so you don’t buy more than you need.


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Know when to reorder — the system tracks your inventory in real time

• Automatically generate purchase orders and e-mail them to your vendors.

• Keep track of inventory you’ve already ordered, so you don’t over-order.

• Display how much stock you have on hand.

• Don’t lose a sale because you’re out of stock. Set reorder points and the

software will monitor inventory for you.

See what’s selling and what’s not

• No more guesswork — you’ll know your best sellers and most profitable items.

• Customize the date range to determine if your promotions are working.

Tighten control of inventory...


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4 Improve product pricing to increase profits

Pricing items correctly and knowing when to offer discounts is key to successfully managing and growing your business.

Don’t leave money on the table. Use QuickBooks Point of Saleto get the most from your pricing strategy. Easily customize your product pricing and accurately calculate markups, markdowns and discounts by item.

• QuickBooks Point of Sale automatically calculates profit margins

for each item.

• Set up to four separate price levels for each inventory item so

you can immediately discount items for sales, top

customers or employees.

• Run reports on how well your inventory is selling to determine if

you should raise or lower a price.


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5 Build strongercustomer relationships

As an independent retailer, maintaining customer loyalty is vital to your business.

With more detailed customer information at your fingertips, you cankeep your customers on top of store news — including special promo-tions, new merchandise or changes in store hours. This high level ofservice will be rewarded by repeat business.

The Customer Loyalty Program available in Pro and Pro Multi-Storewill automatically track and reward your best customers. Simply use theCustomer Loyalty rewards you want and the tracking and rewarding isdone automatically in QuickBooks Point of Sale.

• Know at a glance the profitability of each customer. The software automatically

calculates everything the customer has purchased (and returned).

• Make thoughtful product recommendations by referencing customer

preferences.

• Provide better customer service by saving time. You can pull up every

transaction you have with a customer — for easy returns and credits.

• Track items on order for individual customers, or notify them when favorite

items arrive.


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6 Generate insightful reports forbetter business decisions

Unlike your cash register, QuickBooks Point of Sale software provides in-depth and accurate information on all aspects of your business.

By arming yourself with the right information, you can make smart, informed sales and purchasing decisions. And with flexible reporting capabilities, you can tailor reports to meet your specific business needs.

✔ Set optimal business hours: See when you should have your doors open, when you need extra staff and when to reduce costs by shuttingyour doors.

✔ Track your best and worst sellers: See, at a glace, which items are selling and which aren’t, so you can make smarter purchasing and discounting decisions.

✔ Gain critical intelligence from store close reports:Get up-to-the-minute accounting of sales activities for the current sales period, including X-Out and Z-Out reports.


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7 Built-in software &hardware compatibility

QuickBooks Point of Sale offers a complete bundlethat includes the software and...

Cash Drawer: The cash drawer opensautomatically each time you complete atransaction. You can even lock it for extra security.

Bar Code Scanner: Use the barcodescanner and each item number and priceare captured and totaled. You can ring upsales quickly and professionally — a capa-bility your customers will appreciate. Atthe same time, you’ll help ensure the accu-racy of pricing and inventory control —two things you’ll appreciate.

Card Reader: Accept credit, debit and giftcard payments quickly and professionallywith a single swipe. Use QuickBooks Pointof Sale Merchant Account Service* alongwith the Point of Sale System to processcredit cards automatically.

(*Optional fee-based service. Application approval for

POS Merchant Service and Gift Card Service required.

Additional terms and conditions apply.)

Receipt Printer: Customize receipts withyour store name, return information… evenpromotional messages!

Due to hardware upgrades, actual components may differ slightly in appearance. QuickBooks-Approved retail hardware comes with a two (2)-year Hardware Component Manufacturers Limited Warranty, an Intuit Limited Warrantyof Inter-operability and a sixty (60)-Day Money-Back Satisfaction Limited Warranty. See www.quickbookspos.com forthe full warranty. Quickbooks Point of Sale Hardware Bundle components require 3 USB ports. If you do not have 3 available ports on your computer, you may purchase a USB hub at your local office supply or computer store. Toensure that all devices will function properly, we recommend a powered USB hub.


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8 Easy to set up,learn and use

We know you’re busy running a retail store, that’s whyQuickBooks Point of Sale is easy to set up and use.The system was designed so you can install it yourself— with no special training and no hassles.

Erin Haas, of Chattanooga Fish ‘n Fun, said “QuickBooks Point of Saleis a lot of extra help. It’s like having another employee. QuickBooksPoint of Sale makes it easier to keep track of things, easier to keep upwith everything, especially my inventory.”

Plus, we’ve made it even easier by including 30 days of expert technicalsupport — at no additional cost.* You can rest assured; we’re here if youneed help.

Getting started is fast and easy, here’s why:

✔ A step-by-step set-up interview makes getting started a breeze.

✔ User-friendly video tutorials are built right into the product.

✔ A complete in-product help library covers virtually every topic.

✔ The navigator delivers one-click access to the features you use most.

✔ Make a copy of your data in Practice Mode so you can train employees without putting your “real” data at risk.

*30 consecutive days of QuickBooks Point of Sale support included from rst-time registration.Questions must be submitted online www.quickbooks.com/contactme to receive free support via e-mail or phone(at Intuit’s discretion). A support fee will be charged to handle requests that originate from a call rather than aweb request. Internet access required. Offer valid 90 days fromsoftware purchase; U.S. only. See terms and conditions at www.quickbookspos.com/supportterm


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9 Built by Intuit, the makers of QuickBooks

Intuit is a market leader for accounting and tax software — such asQuickBooks, Quicken and TurboTax. QuickBooks Point of Sale isbacked by more than 18 years of experience, detailed research, a commitment to quality and an unwavering dedication to our customers.

We designed QuickBooks Point of Sale to help you — the small retailbusiness owner — save time, save money and manage your businessmore effectively. We recognize the challenges of running your smallretail store and strive to create solutions that help you take control ofyour success.

A professional systemat an affordable price

QuickBooks Point of Sale gives you all the power andfunctionality of a large retailer at a fraction of the cost— starting at just $1,499 for the complete hardwareand software solution.

This system will add to the professional look of your retail store —enhancing your customers’ shopping experience and giving you a competitive advantage.

Forget what you’ve heard about other complicated, expensive POS solutions. With such a low start-up cost AND the simple step-by-stepset-up AND the 30 free days of support, getting started on the system is easy.

Plus, you get to choose from three powerful options — so you can purchase only the functionality you really need. Whichever you choose,you’ll gain insight into your store that you’ve never enjoyed before,empowering you to manage your business better.

Please see product comparison chart on next page .


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A Professional Systemat an Affordable Price

WHICH LEVEL OF QUICKBOOKS: POINT OF SALE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Easy inventory management

Real-time sales data & tracking

Works with QuickBooks financial software (optional, sold separately) 1

Built-in credit & debit card processing (optional, fees apply) 2

Gift Card Service 2

Customer information & purchase tracking

Fast & easy company setup Interview

Easy-to-use customizable reports

Microsoft® Excel and Word integration - data import & export 3

Easy vendor management

Custom fields for customers, vendors & items

Security administrator with password controls

Network-ready up to 5 copies (in one store) 4 (With purchase of additional copies)

Complete retail hardware selection, including black/USB

Time cards

Tips

Units of measure (case to unit)

Committed/Available inventory

E-mail & auto-generated purchase orders

Track employee commissions

Layaway sales tracking

Sales orders & special order tracking

Capture shipping addresses & create mailing lists

More flexible pricing options

View inventory with color/size/style grid

Track inventory assemblies

Serial number tracking

Track multiple vendors & UPC codes per item

Create & track service work orders

Multiple-store data in one company data file 4

Multi-store reporting & inventory transfer

1) Works with any QuickBooks: Pro or Premier Editions (2005–2008) and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions (Version4.0–8.0). Sold separately. 2) Optional fee-based services; subject to application approval. 3) Requires Excel2000, 2002, 2003 or 2007. 4) Windows Server 2003 Client-Server Network, and Microsoft® Windows XP/Vista peer-to-peer networks. Novell® NetWare is supported but not recommended. Either the multi-user or multi-store

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configuration requires the purchase of additional user licenses to become multiple-station capable. All stations mustbe on the same version and level of QuickBooks Point of Sale for network capability. 5) 30 consecutive days of supportincluded upon registration. Registration must be completed within 90 days from purchase.Visit www.quickbookspos.com/supportterms for terms and conditions.

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