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# Toast Features

##### ## Employee Self Service (4)

Web Portal

Allows employees to access current and past pay stubs, W-2 forms, and additional salary information.

Benefits Manager

Allows employees to answer or update questions pertaining to benefits and receive information about benefit providers.

Mobile

Allows employees to view pay stub and W-2 information via a smartphone app or mobile optimized website.

Self Service Portal

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

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##### ## Administration (42)

Payroll Entry

Allows administrator to enter payroll for all employees based on salary or total hours worked.

Time Off Accrual

Calculation and tracking of sick and vacation days.

Direct Deposit

Automatically deposits paychecks into employees' bank accounts.

Pre-tax Deductions

Automatically deducts wages for health care, 401(k) plans, etc. from paychecks.

Wage Garnishment

Allows administrator to set up for wage garnishments to be deducted automatically from employers' paychecks.

Approvals

Administrator can submit payroll approval request and the approver can approve, deny, or re-assign it to the appropriate approver.

Check/W-2 Printing

Allows administrators to print valid paychecks and W-2 forms.

Check/W-2 Delivery

Sends printed checks to administrator to distribute to employees.

Split Deposits

Allow employees to allocate a fixed portion or percentage of their paycheck each pay period into designated accounts.

Inventory Management

Tracks inventory in real time as purchases are made so users are aware of the need to restock.

Employee Management

Schedules employees, tracks productivity, and allows for multiple user profiles.

Reporting

Provides users with reporting on key data such as sales, inventory, revenue, and more.

E-commerce Integration

Connects with an online store to either track inventory sold online or process online payments.

Electronic Signature

Digitally sign online documents

Pricing Management

Tool used to determine accurate pricing and product eligibility for borrowers

Gift Card Management

Reward loyal customers with gift cards which they can redeem for special offers and loyalty bonus

Sales Tax Management

Calculation of consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods/services

Receipt Management

Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database

Promotions Management

Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action

Retail Management

Manage sales in retail stores

Commission Management

Tracking, calculating, and paying commissions and earnings to employees

Purchase Order Management

Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses

Order Management

Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases

eCommerce Management

Has a built-in eCommerce system or integrates with third-party systems to manage online sale of products

Price/Margin Management

Track and manage the profit margin between the cost of a product and its selling price.

Stock Management

Manage the buying, selling, and holding of stocks

Cash Management

Process of managing an organization's cash resources, including cash on hand, investments, and bank account balances

Returns Management

Track and facilitate returns of products sold

Discount Management

Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions

Retail Inventory Management

Tracking, organizing, and controlling retail inventory throughout the supply chain and sales process

Menu Building

Creating a menu within the platform for servers to input orders or for online ordering.

Inventory Management

Tools to track restaurant inventory in order to make accurate purchasing decisions and avoid spoilage.

Employee Scheduling

Tools to create work schedules for your employees.

Accounting

Tracking revenue and expenses within the platform.

Reporting & Analytics

Reporting and analytics on a variety of data and metrics.

Loyalty Management

The ability to create a loyalty program to offer coupons or discounts to frequent customers or to lure back infrequent customers.

Retail Inventory Management

Tracking, organizing, and controlling retail inventory throughout the supply chain and sales process

Invoice Management

Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes

Layaway Management

Purchasing method in which a consumer places a deposit on an item for later pick-up when they come back and pay the balance

Delivery Management

Manage order deliveries until they are received by the customers

Real-Time Reporting

Active reporting of data and metrics

Reporting & Statistics

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

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##### ## Taxes (3)

Tax Calculation

Calculates taxes due and may include resources or tools for federal and state tax compliance.

Tax Filing

Files payroll tax forms automatically for federal, state, and local taxes.

Automatic Tax Payment

Allows payroll vendor, via power of attorney, to make electronic payments of withheld taxes to government.

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##### ## Integration (10)

API / Integration

Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc with other software applications.

Time Tracking Integration

Enables administrator to import hours from time tracking systems.

Accounting Integration

Provides standard integration with third party accounting software.

Core HR Integration

Provides standard integration with third party core HR software.

API

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

401(k) Tracking

Track 401(k) participant contributions and employer match

Expense Tracking

Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred

Vacation/Leave Tracking

Request, track, and manage time off requests and vacation time

Third-Party Integrations

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Third-Party Integration

Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features

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##### ## Platform (27)

Payroll Reporting

View and track payroll metrics including tax liabilities, pay rates, working hours, deductions and more

User, Role, and Access Management

Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.

Performance and Reliability

Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.

Scalability

Allows administrator to easily add employees and grow payroll process as their company grows.

Payroll Reporting

View and track payroll metrics including tax liabilities, pay rates, working hours, deductions and more

Activity Dashboard

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Compensation Management

Manages compensation such as salary, bonus, and benefits processes, aligning with policies

Timesheet Management

Track the amount of time spent on a job or task

Performance Management

Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems

Benefits Management

Record employee's benefit plans and selections throughout career progression

Document Management

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Payroll Management

Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently

Compliance Management

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Cash Flow Management

Monitoring, analysis, and projection of the movement of cash into and out of a business over a specific period

Team Management

Organizing a group of people to accomplish a task

Policy Management

Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization

Calendar Management

Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar

Mobile Access

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Attendance Management

Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events

Deduction Management

Determine what amounts employees should contribute towards their benefits from each paycheck

Employee Management

Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks

Reimbursement Management

Manage compensation for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by an employee, client or another party

Audit Management

Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws

Receipt Management

Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database

Time Off Management

Track and manage employee time-off, vacation, and sick leave requests

Workflow Management

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Expense Management

Plan, pay and track business related expenses.

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##### ## POS (7)

Credit Card Payments

Processes credit card payments either within the platform or using an outside processing company.

Barcode Scanning

Allows users to scan barcodes to obtain pricing and item information when checking out a customer.

Hardware Integration

Allows users to connect the software with outside hardware such as cash drawers, credit card readers, barcode scanners, and more.

Price Adjustments

Applies adjustments such as bulk discounts, sale discounts, buy one get one free or other offers to item prices during checkout.

Receipts

Provides receipts to customers after their purchase by printing them, sending them via SMS or email, or provides the ability to refuse a receipt.

Electronic Payments

Electronically collect payments for goods or services

Accounting Integration

Integrate with a third-party accounting system

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##### ## Marketing (2)

Loyalty Programs

Provides customers with discounts or other rewards for being frequent patrons or attacts lapsed customers back with deals or coupons.

Email Marketing

Uses email to send marketing material to customers such as coupons, special offers, and more.

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##### ## Meal Service (28)

Payment Gateway

The ability to proces credit card payments within the platform.

Table Management

The ability to see all the tables in a restaurant, their availability, and the status of their orders.

Check Adjustment

Adjusting or splitting checks to reflect discounts or refunds.

Kitchen Tickets

The ability to send order tickets to the kitchen to either be printed or appear on a screen.

Takeout & Delivery

Tools to help create an online ordering service for delivery and takeout.

Receipt Management

Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database

Sales Tax Management

Calculation of consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods/services

Gift Card Management

Reward loyal customers with gift cards which they can redeem for special offers and loyalty bonus

Promotions Management

Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action

Purchase Order Management

Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses

Returns Management

Track and facilitate returns of products sold

eCommerce Management

Has a built-in eCommerce system or integrates with third-party systems to manage online sale of products

Commission Management

Tracking, calculating, and paying commissions and earnings to employees

Sales Order Management

An order generated by a seller to a customer, containing details about products or services

Discount Management

Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions

Order Management

Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases

Recipe Management

Store recipes, enable recipe modification, and generate data required for production records

Reservations Management

Manage the entire lifecycle of a reservation, from the initial booking to the actual service or event

Tips Management

Capture and record the tips received by servers and manage their distribution between all types of workers in a restaurant

Bar Tab Management

Pre-authorize credit cards to run the total charges that guests accumulate throughout their time at bars

Employee Management

Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks

Cash Management

Process of managing an organization's cash resources, including cash on hand, investments, and bank account balances

Kitchen/Menu Management

Allows users to view inventory and build a menu that's appropriate

Partial Payments

Allow customers to make a partial payment on an invoice and track remaining debt

Stock Management

Manage the buying, selling, and holding of stocks

Pricing Management

Tool used to determine accurate pricing and product eligibility for borrowers

Price/Margin Management

Track and manage the profit margin between the cost of a product and its selling price.

Split Checks

Distribute a bill into multiple payers according to the proportion suggested by the payers

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##### ## Platform Basics (4)

Reporting

Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress.

Interoperability

Connects to external systems and applications as needed to complete team workflows.

Real-Time Reporting

Active reporting of data and metrics

Labor Cost Reporting

Report on the allocation and distribution of labor costs across projects

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##### ## Back Office (6)

Built-in Accounting

Accounting functionality within the system, not requiring integration with third-party tools

Employee Management

The ability to manage employee schedules, payroll, or onboarding.

Real-Time Analytics

Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time

Stock Management

Manage the buying, selling, and holding of stocks

Order Management

Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases

Reporting/Analytics

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

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##### ## Front of Office (11)

Point of Sale (POS)

Accept and process customer payments for products or services using hardware and software

Table Management

The ability to see which tables are free and which are occupied so tables can be assigned customers as they arrive.

Kitchen Ticketing

Tools for the kitchen to receive customer orders via tickets so they can be prepared and delivered to the proper table.

Reservations

The ability to reserve tables in advance so the restaurant is not overbooked at the time of the reservation.

Purchase Order Management

Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses

Gift Card Management

Reward loyal customers with gift cards which they can redeem for special offers and loyalty bonus

Promotions Management

Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action

Discount Management

Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions

Wait List Management

Record, update and manage waiting lists

Reservations Management

Manage the entire lifecycle of a reservation, from the initial booking to the actual service or event

Kitchen/Menu Management

Allows users to view inventory and build a menu that's appropriate

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##### ## Platform Data (2)

Dashboard

Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with

Activity Dashboard

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

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##### ## Generative AI (4)

AI Text Generation

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.

AI Text Summarization

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

Generative AI

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Generative AI

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

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##### ## Agentic AI - Restaurant Management (5)

Cross-system Integration

Works across multiple software systems or databases

Natural Language Interaction

Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation

Proactive Assistance

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

Accounting Integration

Integrate with a third-party accounting system

Third-Party Integrations

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

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##### ## Customer Data and Insights (3)

Customer Analytics

Delivers tailored messages and offers to individual customers to increase engagement and conversions.

Customer Database

Provides central repository for guest profiles, visit history, preferences, and engagement data.

Customer Segmentation

Enables grouping customers by behavior, spend, visit frequency, or preferences for relevant marketing.

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##### ## Campaign Management (3)

Marketing Automation

Automates campaigns based on customer actions, milestones, or predefined rules.

Email Marketing

Supports promotional email campaigns with scheduling and performance tracking.

SMS & Push Notifications

Enables real time communication for offers, reminders, and updates.

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##### ## Engagement and Retention (3)

Offers Management

Allows creation and tracking of discounts, coupons, and limited-time promotions.

Rewards Program

Encourages repeat visits and higher lifetime value through points, tiers, or exclusive perks.

Reputation Management

Helps generate, monitor, and respond to online reviews that influence customer trust.

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##### ## Integration and Compliance (3)

Analytics and Reporting

Provides visibility into campaign performance, ROI, customer behavior, and revenue impact.

Integrations

Allows integration with POS software, food delivery platforms and other third-party restaurant software.

Compliance and Consent Management

Ensures proper handling of opt-ins, unsubscribe requests, and regulatory requirements.

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##### ## Additional Functionality (186)

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking

Access Controls/Permissions

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Activity Dashboard

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Accounting Integration

Integrate with a third-party accounting system

API

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Order Tracking

Track orders throughout the fulfillment process

AI Copilot

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Customer History

Access previous interactions or concerns to maintain customer relationships

Payment Processing

Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions

Third-Party Integrations

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Dynamic Pricing

Real-time price adjustment for a product or service to reflect changing market conditions, geolocation, customer behavior, etc.

Transaction History

Record of all transactions such as purchases, deposits, withdrawals and transfers within a specific period

Customizable Reports

Alter the layout and content of reports

Multi-Location

Manage and support multiple locations

For Bars/Clubs

Designed for bars, clubs, nightclubs, etc.

Clock In/Out

Track employees' arrival and departure timings for payroll purposes

Credit Card Processing

Accept and process credit card transactions

Customer Database

A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.

Time Clock

Inventory Control

Monitor product stock levels

Product Catalog

Present a catalog of inventory that customers can view

Generative AI

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Offline Access

Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection

Loyalty Program

Offer prizes, discounts, and other incentives for customers to earn reward points on purchases and redeem them for future purchases

Sales Trend Analysis

Analyze the current state of sales data to accurately understand trends and forecast future sales numbers.

Customizable Categories

Sales Reports

Reports specific to sales analysis for trends and strategies

CRM

Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system

Restaurant POS

Use the built-in point of sale or POS integration to streamline administrative and accounting operations across restaurants

Data Import/Export

Import and export data to and from software applications

Inventory Tracking

Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items

Point of Sale (POS)

Accept and process customer payments for products or services using hardware and software

Customer Accounts

Record customer information, purchase history, and other notes

For iPad Devices

Operate/access software on iPad Devices

SSL Security

Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access

Real-Time Data

Receive data and information in real time

For Retail

For Retail Stores

Barcode Recognition

The ability to identify a barcode on or within an image or packaging

Reporting & Statistics

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Real-Time Updates

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

Billing & Invoicing

Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers

Ordering Automation

Automate order processes to improve operational efficiency in fulfillment, shipping, and more

Retail POS

For retailers

Alerts/Notifications

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

For Restaurants

Serves restaurants

Order Entry

Entering, storing, and transmitting electronic and/or online orders, tests and other services for all types of industries

Mobile Access

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Online Ordering

Tracks and processes online orders

Inventory Tracking

Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items

Time Clock

Order Entry

Entering, storing, and transmitting electronic and/or online orders, tests and other services for all types of industries

Credit Card Processing

Accept and process credit card transactions

Performance Metrics

A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.

Mobile Access

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Multi-Location

Manage and support multiple locations

Real-Time Data

Receive data and information in real time

Customizable Branding

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Sales Reports

Reports specific to sales analysis for trends and strategies

Social Promotion

Market event via social media tools

Real-Time Notifications

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

Loyalty Program

Offer prizes, discounts, and other incentives for customers to earn reward points on purchases and redeem them for future purchases

Access Controls/Permissions

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Billing & Invoicing

Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers

API

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Order Tracking

Track orders throughout the fulfillment process

Reporting & Statistics

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Sales Trend Analysis

Analyze the current state of sales data to accurately understand trends and forecast future sales numbers.

Real-Time Updates

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

Online Ordering

Tracks and processes online orders

Customizable Reports

Alter the layout and content of reports

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking

Delivery Tracking

Track item deliveries through dispatch notifications, status and location tracking, and ETA updates

Customer History

Access previous interactions or concerns to maintain customer relationships

Forecasting

Form predictions based on past and present data/trends

Customer Database

A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.

AI Copilot

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Alerts/Notifications

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Electronic Payments

Electronically collect payments for goods or services

Reminders

Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity

Applicant Tracking

Find and manage potential candidates and their applications and resumes through the recruiting life cycle

Time & Attendance

Track and manage employee's work hours to improve payroll accuracy

Predictive Analytics

Predict future data based on historical data sets

Learning & Development

Facilitate training materials that help employees grow and progress in their positions

Employee Database

Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository

Employee Engagement

Tools to improve and measure employee satisfaction and involvement

Self Service Portal

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

Sick Leave Tracking

Track and manage sick leave time

Customizable Branding

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Mobile App

Access the system via a mobile application

Access Controls/Permissions

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Onboarding

Process of familiarizing new clients, stakeholders or employees with the company, a new location, or a service

Customizable Reports

Alter the layout and content of reports

360 Degree Feedback

Tools for collecting comprehensive feedback on an employee from peers, subordinates, and manager

Customizable Templates

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

AI Copilot

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Reporting/Analytics

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Succession Planning

Planning, tracking and developing internal talent for future key position filling

Data Import/Export

Import and export data to and from software applications

Approval Process Control

Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval

Surveys & Feedback

Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success

Offboarding

Closing out contracts by reviewing contract/project completion, finalizing payments, and ensuring terms and compliance as been achieved

Reminders

Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity

Employee Profiles

Centralized storage for employee data, records, and performance metrics

Generative AI

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Alerts/Notifications

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

W-2 Preparation

Automatically create and distribute W-2/1099 tax forms to employees.

Multi-Country

Pay employees in multiple countries using correct currencies and correct tax deduction amounts

Employee Database

Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository

Reporting & Statistics

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Employee Self Service

Gateway through which employees can access the system

AI Copilot

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Data Import/Export

Import and export data to and from software applications

Multi-State

Pay employees in multiple states with correct tax deduction amounts in each

Approval Process Control

Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval

Tax Compliance

Track tax-related transactions, tax remittance and tax reporting for various groups of employees and contractors

Access Controls/Permissions

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Time Tracking

Measure and track time including hours worked and paid time off (PTO)

Customizable Reports

Alter the layout and content of reports

Web-based Deployment

SaaS, web-based, online deployment

Payroll Outsourcing

Delegate payroll processing to third party vendors

Expense Claims

Attaching relevant receipts or supporting documents to submit expenses for reimbursement

Multi-Currency

Manage and handle various international currencies

Corporate/Business

Software specialized for corporate use

Chatbot

AI-based platform which conducts a conversation via auditory or textual methods

1099 Preparation

Generate, file and review 1099 tax forms for IRS (Internal Revenue Service)

Auto Update

Automatic update of information / software

Time & Attendance

Track and manage employee's work hours to improve payroll accuracy

AI/Machine Learning

Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data

Employee Onboarding

Process of familiarizing new employees with the company, their position, and responsibilities

Batch Processing

Software's ability to perform similar action on multiple similar files simultaneously

Accounting

Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc.

For Accountants

Software specialized for accountants and accounting firms

For CPA Firms

Software specialized for certified public accountants (financial advisors) who help outside entities reach financial goals

Multi-Location

Manage and support multiple locations

Reporting/Analytics

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

For Small Businesses

Designed for small businesses

Workflow Automation

Streamlining repetitive tasks and activities through automated and predefined workflows

Data Import/Export

Import and export data to and from software applications

Check Printing

Print paychecks issued to confirm payment of wages or salary

Price Optimization

Track factors that affect pricing and adjust prices accordingly to increase sales

Online Store Builder

Includes functionalities for creating custom eCommerce websites

Customizable Fields

Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases

Categorization/Grouping

Organize and group data or items based on various criteria

Reporting & Statistics

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Inventory Optimization

Maintain and control the stock level of inventory

Shopping Cart

Checkout of online store

Customizable Reports

Alter the layout and content of reports

Sales Reports

Reports specific to sales analysis for trends and strategies

Credit Card Processing

Accept and process credit card transactions

AI Copilot

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Multi-Location

Manage and support multiple locations

Mobile App

Access the system via a mobile application

Generative AI

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Automatic Backup

Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss

Label Printing

Process of printing custom labels through various methods.

Point of Sale (POS)

Accept and process customer payments for products or services using hardware and software

Multi-Currency

Manage and handle various international currencies

Self Service Portal

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

CRM

Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system

Restaurant POS

Use the built-in point of sale or POS integration to streamline administrative and accounting operations across restaurants

Access Controls/Permissions

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Inventory Tracking

Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items

Customer Accounts

Record customer information, purchase history, and other notes

For iPad Devices

Operate/access software on iPad Devices

SSL Security

Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access

Clock In/Out

Track employees' arrival and departure timings for payroll purposes

Transaction History

Record of all transactions such as purchases, deposits, withdrawals and transfers within a specific period

Sales Trend Analysis

Analyze the current state of sales data to accurately understand trends and forecast future sales numbers.

Activity Dashboard

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

API

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Real-Time Data

Receive data and information in real time

For Retail

For Retail Stores

Offline Access

Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection

Customer Database

A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.

Payment Processing

Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions

Barcode Recognition

The ability to identify a barcode on or within an image or packaging

Real-Time Updates

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

Customer History

Access previous interactions or concerns to maintain customer relationships

Billing & Invoicing

Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers

Ordering Automation

Automate order processes to improve operational efficiency in fulfillment, shipping, and more

Retail POS

For retailers

Product Catalog

Present a catalog of inventory that customers can view

Inventory Replenishment

Track stock count levels to manage product reordering

Returns Tracking

See what items have been returned

Data Synchronization

Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency

Touch Screen

Interactivity between software and users by touching areas on the screen of display devices

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