Thursday, October 31, 2013

Take Inventory

Once again, we are approaching Fall. This is a time of thankfulness for what we have and what we can expect. We are expecting great things this Fall and I look forward to a bountiful influx of sales! Please take inventory of your current business system and make sure you are using any and all productivity tools it has to offer. This is something you should do on a quarterly basis. We are constantly making enhancements to our software and we take pride in the ability to meet our customers/prospects needs. 

Feel free to contact us about any questions you may have or any enhancement requests you would like to see in our software. 

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Training Increases Productivity


Studies have shown that computers increase productivity, but those gains can only be realized if employees are comfortable and experienced with the systems. According to the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, investments in technology produce gains in productivity three to five times greater than other investments by allowing employees better access to the information they need to do their jobs. Ensuring that your employees are trained and familiar with computers will help them spend less time tracking down that information and more time utilizing it to perform vital tasks for your company. (–AZCentral.com)


Click here to review an increase in performance and productivity for your business.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Road To Success

“Failure is simply an opportunity to begin again more intelligently.”  Many times we look at our failures and let them discourage us because we did not reach the goals we had set. No matter the areas that we have struggled in, we can learn from them and begin again with a better understanding of how to proceed and be more effective.

Fall 2013 is a great time to refocus and set new goals for your company and employees.  Basic Software Systems has so many avenues that will help you effectively increase your potential of reaching those goals.  You might want to add new modules or interfaces,  credit card readers, Mobile Computers for inventory management, custom programmed forms, laser forms/checks, or even register for those FREE online Training Classes that would help your employees take advantage of learning to use your business system much more effectively. 

We encourage you to set goals for growth! We are here to assist you with questions you might have regarding making your business system the best and most productive tool you can use on a daily basis.  The investment truly is worth it!



Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Seasonal Transition

Seasonal Transition
“To everything  (turn, turn, turn)
There is a season (turn, turn, turn)
And a time to every purpose, under Heaven.
A time to be born, a time to die,
A time to plant, a time to reap,
A time to kill, a time to heal,
A time to laugh, a time to weep….”

You probably just sang this tune of the Beatles while reading those famous lyrics or maybe you thought of the words from the book of Ecclesiastes… either way, these words are profound when it comes to seasonal transition.

At the end of summer, most of us welcome the cooler breeze of autumn, the changing color of the leaves, the smell of cinnamon and baked apples, the extra hour we gain in our days. Everyone has their favorite part of the new season. Each new season welcomes new chapters that contain events like relocations, new babies, new jobs, new friends, weddings, funerals, personal victories… you name it. But while in the midst of each season, we may anticipate its ending rather than embracing it, learning from it, or being developed in it. There is a reason for every season, even if our hearts and minds don’t understand it.  We may not want a happy season to end and are scared of what the new season holds. Turning the page to a new chapter in life can be scary or exciting, but it also could be a time to heal, a time to weep, a time to build up, a time to break down,  it could be your time to dance, or maybe your time to mourn, a time to cast away stones, or a time to gather them together.
Whatever you may be facing in your own personal life or business, keep in mind that you are not alone. There are other people who have worn your shoes, or are facing the same things you may be facing. If you are in a happy season, help those that may not have this fortune.  Look for opportunities to build them up, encourage them, listen to them, and pray for them.

You don’t know what a simple card that says “I’m thinking of you today” can do for someone’s spirits and what it can do for yours!  Think outside of your box and help build up someone else today.  

Monday, October 21, 2013

We Make Learning New Software Easier

We understand learning a new business system can be frustrating and scary. This is why we offer numerous training options to meet your convenience and learning style. Our instructional training is designed to fit their needs and give them information they need to be productive and successful. All of our courses are taught by knowledgeable trainers who have first-hand experience with using our software.

"We learned so much about what the software can do and better ways to do certain things. We've been using the system just for parts and service for a few months prior to training before coming, and I would recommend that to anyone. It made it so much easier to know how to navigate the system. Now we know how to navigate every part of the system. Thank you so much!"
Nel's Tractor - New York


"The opportunity to attend on-hands classroom training was great. Prior to the training, I was not aware of the full expansiveness of the software and the different areas it can be useful." It was great to have the opportunity to speak to other dealerships and share ideas and experiences."
Calgary Tractorland - Alberta, Canada



Thursday, October 17, 2013

Bobcat Interface Integrates with Basic Software Systems

Basic Software Systems, a leading provider of Business Management Systems, provides Bobcat dealers with the enhanced and integrated BASS II catalog interface with Bobcat. This interface provides the dealer with the capability to view bin locations, on-hand quantity, on-order quantity, branch availability, transfer parts lists, and so many more features. 

Automated Bobcat Price Files: In addition to the BASS II Catalog Interface, we enable the dealer to automatically download their Bobcat Price Files directly into their inventory, keeping the pricing up to date as the Manufacturer releases changes.  

 “It has been great working with Bobcat and their development team in making the BASS II Catalog Interface from Basic Software Systems one of our best efforts.” says Ed Archambo, CEO of Basic Software Systems.Basic Software is committed to keeping our customers up to speed and up to date with the latest technology available to improve their 
business operations.” 

Catalog Interface Features:
Bin Locations
On-Hand Quantity
On-Order Quantity
Long Description
Retail Price
Branch Availability (return this same information for remote stores)
Transfer Parts List - convert to an order or import to a sales invoice

Bobcat Dealers can also download their Manufacturer Price Files directly into their inventory, keeping the
pricing up to date as the Manufacturer releases changes using the  PBConnect Internet Price Book module.

Friday, October 11, 2013

Interfacing with CNH

As a trusted partner with CNH, Basic Software's Dealership Management System provides authorized CNH dealers with a comprehensive suite of interfaces to streamline the process of interacting with the http://www.basic-software.com/BlackLogo_small.jpgmany online technology tools offered by CNH to authorized dealerships.


Features:
CCN Web Parts Order System
Customer Segmentation Report (Sales History)
Next Generation Parts Catalog (NGPC)
eCommerce Web Store
eParts
Pricing and Part Substitution Files

SERVICEFlat Rate SRT & PM Files
Warranty Audit Report


CNH Dealers can also download their Manufacturer Price Files directly into their inventory, keeping the
pricing up to date as the Manufacturer releases changes using the  PBConnect Internet Price Book module.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Back from Memphis

Our sales team had such a great time at the Kubota Dealer Meeting in Memphis, TN. We saw so many of our Kubota customers and signed a few new customers too! Thank you to all that came by our booth to see us and our products.

We will be announcing the winner of the Kindle Fire very soon, so stay posted! 

If you were unable to come by and see our products, here's an overview of some of the integrated products we have for Kubota Dealers: Our Dealer Business System is designed to be modular, which means, you can choose as many or as little of the software modules that we provide.  Our Dealer Management System offers an integrated suite of software modules that you can choose from. 

Catalog Features:
  • On-Hand Quantity
  • Bin Location
  • Retail Price

Ordering Features:
  • Export Orders
  • Pick Lists

Parts LocatorUpload Your Parts Inventory to Kubota for Dealers Access

Flat Rate Codes
Kubota Service Flat Rates Integrated Within Our Business System

Kubota Dealers can also download their Manufacturer Price Files directly into their inventory, keeping the
pricing up to date as the Manufacturer releases changes using the  PBConnect Internet Price Book module.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Inventory Management

Let our Business Management Solutions take care of all of your inventory management needs. The Equipment Inventory module integrates seamlessly with our Parts Inventory module, allowing you to include parts and equipment on one invoice. You can also use the Equipment Inventory module with our Rental Inventory module to manage all of your rental equipment. Got Inventory? Get BASIC.

Features:
  • Quick search and sort inventory look-ups
  • Internal control so asset values are always accurate
  • Projected profit before and after the sale is always available for any item
  • Associate photos and documents with any item
  • Equipment receipting made easy
  • Receipt as a group or individual item
  • Salesperson commission report
  • Bar code your equipment with outdoor labels
  • Conduct Physical Inventory using our data collection device (optional)
  • Store last major and minor service repair dates/usage
  • Trade-ins made easy
  • Unlimited sales history
  • Unlimited detail transaction history
  • Keep track of a book cost on equipment inventory, even after it has been sold
  • Unlimited lines for descriptive information of memos and specifications for each item
  • Identify memos on any item to print on the invoice or salesperson price list
  • Easily view open work orders at any time
  • Service history report
  • Salesperson price list
  • Report used equipment by salesperson
  • Reports for your equipment made easy
  • Maintenance tools available (i.e. stock number change, account number change, over-allowance, etc.)

  • Increase productivity with these Hardware Solutions
    Basic Software Systems Data Collector

    Mobile Computer/Data Collector
    Advanced data collection device. 
    Great for Physical Inventory!!
    Basic Software Systems wireless bar code scannerBlueTooth Technology Bar Code Readers
    Utilizing BlueTooth Technology, these wireless bar code readers offer excellent reading performance at an affordable price.
  • Toll-Free: (800) 252-4476

Friday, October 4, 2013

Point-of-Sale Solutions

Point-of-Sale goes beyond the basics of just selling parts. Integrate your business with not only our Point-of-Sale module but also with the Parts Inventory and Equipment Inventory modules to look up inventory. We have numerous hardware solutions like bar code scanners to make restocking a snap. 

Print your bar code labels from within the Basic Software Dealership Management System quickly and easily with our state-of-the-art Bar Code Printer.

The Bar Code scanners that we offer as a time-saving feature are corded and cordless. These scanners are EXCELLENT parts selling tools!
 Not only can you use these scanners as a parts selling tool, but they also work conveniently with our time clock feature in the Service Shop Manager module.

The thermal receipt printer is a low cost thermal printer ideal for general POS, credit card, and hospitality applications. It offers drop in and print paper loading and tear bar or automatic cutter options.

The PowerScan 7100 product series are DataLogic Scanning's value line of rugged industrial handheld data collection products. The PowerScan PBT7100 linear imaging bar code reader with Bluetooth® wireless technology offers operator freedom from cable entanglement, rugged durability and extrememly snappy reading performance, all at an affordable price.

As a perfect compliment to our receipt printer, our top-of-the-line cash drawer is esigned to open automatically based on the method of payment. It features a 2 deck money tray with a removable coin and bill organizer.

The credit card interface we deliver is made available by the certification of FreeWay™, FreedomPay's intellilgent transaction processing gateway.

The gateway provides a range of transaction processing functionality for retailers who accept credit cards such as VISA, MasterCard, and American Express.

The interface includes the ability to securely store customer payment information for 'account on file' convenience, seamless connection between point-of-sale software and credit card authorization center.

Be sure to review with our sale team regarding credit card interfaces relating to your Manufacturer.

This lightweight and versatile mobile computer provides advanced data collection and real time wireless communication.

A large, color touch-screen display allows users to see more of an application on a single screen, enhancing user-experience for touch screen based applications. This device ensures 10 or more hours of continuous use, eliminating the need to replace the battery during a single shift.

The Sign & Pay™ is a PCI 2.1 Certified Payment Terminal with integrated Magstripe reader, PIN pad, and LCD signature panel. It provides excellent reading performance as well as a bright, easy-to-read screen. Point-of-sale processing has never been so easy!

The IDTech uSign300 is an electronic signature capture device with a color LSC color display. Users can view their signatures in real-time during the process. The touch screen graphic display allows customers to select and navigate their transactions with the stylus. This makes point-of-sale much easier for you and your customers.
  • Toll-Free: (800) 252-4476

Thursday, October 3, 2013

What Manufacturers Do You Carry?

We maintain effective relationships with world-wide Manufacturers to provide various interfaces between individual dealerships and their Manufacturers, like Agco®, CNH®, Kinze®, Kobelco®, Kubota®, John Deere®, Kawasaki®, McCormick®, Bobcat®, Mahindra®, Briggs & Stratton®, Polaris®, and many more.  What Manufacturers do you carry?

In addition to the Manufacturer Interfaces, we also offer the capability for dealers to a
utomatically download their choice of Manufacturer pricing directly into their inventory, keeping the pricing up to date as the Manufacturer releases changes.  No more processing delays nor shipping fees - your inventory is kept up to date ONLINE, all the time!!
This additional feature that integrates with our Parts Inventory module will keep your company on target with Manufacturer deadlines and expectations.

Features:

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Leader of the Pack

As an industry leader over the past 34 years, our services and products have proven to work. Our customers are growing, adding new store locations, purchasing other dealerships, and expanding their staff. We are so proud of all of our customers and we consider it an honor to service them each and everyday. 
Life doesn't stand still and that is why we are constantly enhancing our products with new and emerging technology. We stay alert to the latest and greatest technology innovations that are available to us. Developing our products for dealerships that are embracing technology into their businesses and lifestyles is an absolute commitment and obligation we hold ourselves to every single day. Our product solution integrates dealerships across the country and has been proven to take them into the future. lacking nothing. 

Toll-Free: (800) 252-4476
Email: sales@basic-software.com
Web: www.basic-software.com

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