April 2010
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EVER HEARD OF A CASHLESS BAR? Until recently, the concept of a cashless bar sounded like something from a Sci-fi movie. Thanks to ImPOS, you can now run your bar on nothing but VIP cards. ImPOS call it ‘Recharge membership’, and more and more bars and clubs are embracing the concept. With the ability to transfer funds from charged up cards direct to your POS terminals - you eliminate the need for cash. This idea has created many benefits for the savvy business owner that will increase your bottom line, by reducing cash flow problems, as well as eradicating bad debts from member accounts. The Broome Golf Club will be implementing the system in May 2010. One of the questions asked when working with such a system is “what happens if I lose my membership card?” The answer is simple; all the data is stored in the ImPOS member Database, so your balance is retained as well as your spend and recharge history. In fact, it is much better than losing your cash. This is because a lost card can be de-activated with the press of a button, and a new card can be issued on the spot. If you would like more information on the ImPOS Membership Modules call us today on 9321 8902 and see how your business can benefit. |
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VENUE VICTORY - PASTA CUP With two stores already operating, it was time for PastaCup to upgrade their POS system to something faster and more reliable. They needed a system that was easy to use, and that could handle the fast paced environment of takeaway foods. This would allow them to concentrate on the business of making their pasta ‘al dente’. Thanks to the intuitive nature of the PixelPoint software, the time between greeting the customer and the kitchen knowing exactly what to make is almost instantaneous. The staff have found the system straight forward and easy to follow, helping the stores operations to run smoothly. This success has allowed the PastaCup team to open three more stores in the past year, no doubt with plenty more to come in future. |
January 2010
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SMALL BAR, BIG TREND. You can find them down alley ways, in cosy niches and sometimes you have to know someone who knows someone to find them. With the government changing its liquor laws around Australia to be more accessible, the Small Bar phenomenon is taking off in Perth and it’s surrounding suburbs. No more than 120 patrons are allowed at any one time on the premises, allowing for a more intimate atmosphere, where you’re sure to have great conversation accompany your great wine, beer or coffee. Gone are the days of the anonymous bar experience, everyone wants to know somebody, and now you can mingle or rub shoulders with the best Perth has to offer. Some big names in the Small Bar niche that are taking advantage of 21st Century’s 25 years experience in the point of sale industry include ‘The Stanley’, ‘Ezra Pound’, ‘Bar 399’ and ‘Helvetica’. |
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IMPOS GOES COASTAL AT OCEAN ONE BAR. One of the most recent small bars to open its doors this summer is the ‘Ocean One Bar’ situated on Manning Street adjacent to Scarborough Beach. It is the joint venture of brothers Anthony and Chris Hilton. Anthony recognized the need for a point of sale system that would complement the premium fit out and chose 21st Century’s ImPOS point of sale system as a fast and practical solution that would best serve this exciting concept. Combining ImPOS with a pager system for food orders, Ocean One Bar will deliver fast and efficient service through a quieter ambiance, leaving nothing to do but relax and enjoy the drinks and friendly company. Visit the coastal bar this summer to see the ImPOS and Paging system in action. |
October 2009
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VENUE VICTORY - Sassellas Tavern City Style. Sassellas Tavern, located upstairs in the Carillon Arcade in Perth, is a favorite meeting place for the city business crowd and thirsty shopper’s alike. Even the most time strapped customer can enjoy the newly renovated tavern, great food and a cold drink with Sassellas unique commitment to have your food ready within 10 minutes of ordering. With this 10 minute service commitment came the need to find a Point of Sale System which was not only reliable, but especially fast. The ImPOS system is the first choice for hospitality venues and was the fi nal link for supplying a seamless integration between the kitchen and bar at Sassellas Tavern. Supplied and installed by the dedicated team at 21st Century Business Equipment, ImPOS achieved accolades for being the fastest and most reliable POS software solution on the market throughout Australia. |
October 2009
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PROXIMITY ACCESS - Wristband Security One of challenges facing Martin Macquire from Sassellas tavern was “how do I maximise my speed of operation at POS without sacrificing operator accountability and security”. Traditional methods of staff access through manual pin number entry where too slow and exposed the system to fraudulent activity. In a busy bar like Sassellas where as many as 3 staff share the same POS terminal, speed is the key. The solution was AXEZE RFID Proximity Access. This technology is a smart contactless technology which means its FAST. Staff simply wear a wrist band which has a special chip embedded in it. When they need to access the POS, they simply move their wrist into the close proximity of the RFID reader and the system immediately logs them on. Not only is it fast, its secure with staff no longer needing to remember pin codes. Increase your security with proximity from AXEZE and 21st Century Business Equipment. |