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Which Inventory Software & POS System to Use
Started this discussion. Last reply by Emay Wang Jul 25, 2011. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, Everyone, Finally I am ready to open a candy & chocolate shop in San Mateo County, California. This is my first retail business, I would really appreciate any of your suggestions about…Continue
I want to open a gourmet chocolate store in Beijing, China. Would love to hear your suggestions.
Started Mar 28, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, everyone, My name is Emay, I am here to learn and to share.I am getting into a gourmet chocolate business, and want to open a store in Beijing China. Why not! We are so lucky to live in the…Continue
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Gloria "G Chocolate" replied to Emay Wang's discussion Just wondering how big the investment would be? in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted
Emay Wang replied to Dione Costanzo's discussion how much square footage for a retail location? in the group Startup Central"Hi, Dione,
How exciting it is to start a business. I am starting a candy shop too. I knew some chocolate stores that only have 300 - 500 sqft retail space, but nicely decorated and organized, so they look good and spacious. My retail store is about…"
Emay Wang replied to Emay Wang's discussion Which Inventory Software & POS System to Use"
Thank you Melanie.
Your feedback is very helpful. I will check the website for more details. Would you mind to telling me the cost since you have to pay loyalty?
Thanks.
Emay"
Melanie Boudar replied to Emay Wang's discussion Which Inventory Software & POS System to Use"sorry its www.christianjames.net PAYGO SAAS (software as a service) We've been using it in our retail for 2 years. It has the loyalty program, gift cards, customer management wholesale and retail with photos and gobs of…"
Stu Jordan replied to Emay Wang's discussion Which Inventory Software & POS System to Use"Hi Andy
I agree that 'registers' are outdated and don't really deliver on functionality. We use a customised software solution and run it on a good looking touch screen PC (with mini keyboard of course), and have…"
Emay Wang replied to Emay Wang's discussion Which Inventory Software & POS System to Use"
Thanks Andy for sharing your experience.
I will have over hundred of items in store. Good inventory management software & POS system definitely will make things lot of easier for me. I will check vendhq &…"
Melanie Boudar replied to Emay Wang's discussion Which Inventory Software & POS System to Use"I use a system called Paygo. Its a cloud solution and inexpensive.
www.christanjames.net"
Andy Ciordia replied to Emay Wang's discussion Which Inventory Software & POS System to Use"We decided to go the non-traditional route and disliked all registers--too expensive for too little. We went with Vend (http://www.vendhq.com/). All you need is a laptop and you can hook it up to a receipt printer and cash…"
Emay Wang replied to Emay Wang's discussion Which Inventory Software & POS System to Use"Hi, Stu,
Thank you for your reply, and your encouragement.
I want to arrange things effectively, in order to make management easier. Thinking about how many items I will have, and how to decorate the store in a way it would be more fun and inviting,…"
Stu Jordan replied to Emay Wang's discussion Which Inventory Software & POS System to Use"Hi Emay,
I started down that path just over two years ago here in New Zealand and it has been a lot of fun! We use a POS system that was customized for us, and is made for New Zealand, so would not work over there. Just make sure…"
Emay Wang posted a discussionWhich Inventory Software & POS System to Use
Hi, Everyone, Finally I am ready to open a candy & chocolate shop in San Mateo County, California. This is my first retail business, I would really appreciate any of your suggestions about choosing an inventory software and POS system. If you have suppliers that you like to recommend, that would be great.Some of you might be a very experienced shop owner. I am wondering if you would be willing to share your experiences about how you do things, so I could use some expert advice. Thank you…See More
Clay Gordon replied to Emay Wang's discussion Just wondering how big the investment would be? in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted"Jim:
Thanks for reminding me. I will start it now.
At the moment, traveling to Ilheus in July not something I can afford, much as I would like to be able to.
What are the dates again? Maybe there is a way to find some small consulting work while I…"
Jim replied to Emay Wang's discussion Just wondering how big the investment would be? in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted"Clay,
What needs to be done to begin this thread? I am acquainted with a number of farmers in Brazil that are deeply involved with "ultra high quality" beans. The typical sales to multinational firms does not come close to production…"
Duffy Sheardown replied to Emay Wang's discussion Just wondering how big the investment would be? in the group Classifieds - For Sale or Wanted"Have these machines been sold yet? I missed thi sdiscussion when it first came up!"
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- Most memorable chocolate experience:
- Back to many years ago, foods were scarce in my country, even sugar we had to purchase with a certificate that issued by government, not mention milk, coffee and hot chocolate. I remembered it was a winter afternoon I came back home from school, I smelled a rich aroma that filled in the entire kitchen, a very pleasant smell I never experienced before. My mom was holding a cup of warm drink to me and said "here, look what I have for you". The drink was smooth and delicious and the rich flavor seems lingered in my mouth forever. It was not hot chocolate, actually it was a instant drink that looked like today's instant coffee, made with milk powder, sugar and cocoa powder. That was my 1st encounter with cocoa powder, and the aroma had imprinted in my memory ever since.
A few years later, I had my 1st real piece of chocolate.
That was the time my passion for chocolate emerged.
- My favorite chocolate is:
- wine flavored dark chocolates.
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Science Fiction Movie
Posted on June 8, 2013 at 7:31pm 1 Comment 1 Like
I am never a big fan of science fiction movies; many of them are full of fancy and conjecture. I would prefer to watch something that was based more on scientific fact.
But I have changed my point of view lately. With the help of great…
Continue Experience The 2011 San Francisco International Chocolate Salon
Posted on April 21, 2011 at 7:22pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
"Fine chocolate is expensive, but less expensive than therapy" - a visitor's T-shirt
The long-awaited San Francisco International Chocolate Salon finally arrived on April 17th at Fort Mason, a beautiful waterfront structure overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. There were over forty chocolatiers who attended the salon, bringing with them chocolates with dozens of exotic flavors. There was everything to please your eyes and satisfy your taste buds, including fine…
Continue You would never tell what they are made of, unless you see them here.
Posted on April 1, 2011 at 2:01am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Yes, they made of chocolate!
Chocolate history in China may trace back to Emperor Kangxi period of Qing Dynasty. In 1705, Roman Pope Clement XI dispatched envoys to China as missionary. In 1706, Emperor Kangxi interviewed the missionaries, during the interview, they presented 150 chocolates to the Emperor Kangxi. Kangxi gave it a big approval after tasting.This was the first record of chocolate in China's history.
In January 18th, 2010, The world chocolate wonderland…
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