| The Slope Report read, "excellent conditions". It was | | | | "cash register tough and computer smart" to serve |
| cold but sunny and the slopes were full of skiers and | | | | some of the biggest and best. |
| snowboarders. The powder? Perfect. I could see out | | | | Snow Valley Ski Resort, located in Barrie, Ontario, |
| the window a group of skiers were headed toward | | | | wanted a POS system that could produce ID cards |
| the lodge bar. Inside the bar they waited patiently as | | | | and time passes, manage a client database and ski |
| the bartender keyed in their seating numbers, drinks | | | | school, as well as handling all their food and beverage |
| and bar tab. It took over four minutes for them to | | | | and retail services. The geographical location had |
| get their drinks; the same amount of time it took for | | | | Director, Peter Haney, concerned at first. " Like most |
| them to decide on dinner at another pub. | | | | ski resorts, we are very remote. We needed a |
| Capturing the skiers during a weather-perfect season | | | | satellite tower and wireless system. We also looked |
| is simple. Capturing their food and beverage business | | | | at a lot of providers and found that most of the |
| isn't always so easy. It requires not only need a | | | | companies didn't offer the hospitality end we needed. |
| customer-friendly environment, but also a | | | | Volanté is hospitality." |
| user-friendly POS (point of sale) cash register system | | | | Tesoro had to install a fail-safe, independently running |
| for efficiency. Today's technology provides | | | | system for the remote summit area that could also |
| this…and more. POS cash register terminals | | | | be integrated with the high volume operations below. |
| that continuously synchronize with each other, | | | | Using both wired and wireless network topology, |
| endless report options, alcohol inventory controlled by | | | | their system has operated without software failure |
| bottle weights and computerized tap monitors, staff | | | | despite the unstable power and network issues. |
| time and attendance, ski, school, and guest database | | | | Snow Valley Ski Resort also utilizes the database of |
| management, and so much more are available. Let's | | | | guests and 5,800 pass holders to generate email |
| face it. It takes more than cooperative weather to | | | | broadcasts, which enhances their marketing plan. |
| run a ski resort. | | | | "We're real pleased with Volanté. It's an entity |
| So, when choosing a POS software system, be | | | | that grows and evolves along with our business," |
| certain to explore all the options. Cost is always a | | | | says Haney. |
| factor, but unless the software gives you all the | | | | In fact, Volanté has revolutionized the wireless |
| management tools you need and is fully supported, | | | | POS industry. Their creative approach to wireless |
| an initially less expensive system can end up costing | | | | mobile computing makes Volanté the perfect |
| you much more. There are as many point of sale | | | | POS software choice for not only ski resorts, but for |
| cash register systems available as there are skis and | | | | other venues as well, such as stadiums, trade shows, |
| choosing the right one can be confusing and | | | | casinos, arenas, race tracks and outdoor sales areas |
| time-consuming. Aside from meeting technological | | | | where conventional POS cash register systems aren't |
| requirements, your POS system must remain easy to | | | | practical nor feasible. |
| use, with speed and accuracy. Customers, | | | | Tesoro Technologies, Inc. may be at the forefront of |
| Employees, Managers and Sales Staff are all affected | | | | a new generation of guest management technology, |
| by a point of sale system. So, imagine first what you | | | | but they're still producing. Recent breakthroughs in |
| would like the ideal computer cash register system to | | | | point of sale development are allowing a full range of |
| do for your resort; make a list of features you hope | | | | services and back office capabilities never before |
| to find. Chances are you'll find all of them on today's | | | | considered. For more information on how Tesoro and |
| market. | | | | Volante POS systems can help your business, |
| One software company that stands out above the | | | | contact them through their website, or email them at |
| rest is a Canadian-based company called Tesoro | | | | |
| Technologies, Incorporated. Wired or wireless, | | | | So, when you're looking for a more efficient POS |
| Windows or Linux, networked or independent | | | | cash register system that can create "excellent |
| terminals, their Volanté POS System is up for | | | | conditions" for your business, spend the extra time |
| any challenge. Since 1993, Volanté System | | | | researching your options - it may turn out to be the |
| developers have been designing equipment that is | | | | best investment you'll ever make. |