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Why An Efficient POS (Point of Sale ) Cash Register System May Be Your Best Investment

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



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