A simple program for trading. Trading program. Keeping records of goods in retail trade

Appoint category managers. Manage your assortment with a separate directory of product categories. Create and analyze assortment matrices. Create item statuses, specify and control the planned and actual assortment depth, set an unlimited number of price ranges and associate them with product categories.

Optimize your inventory

Get data on purchases, sales, balances of goods in warehouses, turnover of goods. Form a centralized order. Analyze supplier service.

ABM Retail will provide control in the field of inventory management and help you:

• reduce the dependence of capital on reserves
• reduce inventory levels by up to 35%
• reduce workload through automation: restocking can be done automatically or manually
• avoid excess.

Manage pricing

Set up retail price calculation rules and set selling prices for goods, maintain supplier specifications and control delivery prices. Customize and print price tags and labels. Control the price of the price tag and receipt. Monitor and analyze competitor prices.

Manage production

Increase production efficiency with: planning, order calculation for production, selection of materials. Make accounting of the use of raw materials in production transparent by using technological maps(specifications for production). Keep records of cutting, cooking, defrosting and disassembling finished products.

Reflect all the necessary operations for working with raw materials and finished products in the production module: shop management, shipment of finished products to retail outlets, reflection of inventory results at production units, write-off and posting of items for production purposes.

Increase sales opportunities, attract customers

Get information about sales of goods, the cost of goods sold, as well as indicators of profit and realized trade margin in real time.

ABM Retail supports and optimizes your sales and marketing strategies aimed at attracting new customers and retaining existing ones through:

• loyalty module
• promotional offers
• analysis of sales and balances
• detailed check reporting

Manage your warehouse

Carry out posting, write-off, inventory, perform re-grading of goods. Work with negative balances. Use TSD offline and online mode to reflect the operations of acceptance, movement of goods, conducting inventories, printing price tags and checking the price and balance on the trading floor.

Manage cash and settlements with suppliers

Set up the conditions for receiving marketing payments (retro bonuses) of the supplier and automatically generate certificates of completion. Pay for the goods received on time according to the payment schedule, taking into account payment deferrals. Maintain multi-company records and conduct internal resales. Exclude internal resale from financial result companies.

Manage personnel and keep records of working hours

Maintain personnel records of employees using the Personnel Order. You can hire, rotate internally, and fire employees.

Use interactive analytics

Now data analysis will be a real pleasure. You can use the following reports: KPI indicators companies, sales by outlet, sales by product group, customer report, ABC analysis, check payment, brand sales, supplier statistics - and make the right decisions.

Exchange with external systems

Upload primary documents 1C: Accounting. Exchange documents with suppliers via EDI

Computerization of a commercial enterprise is not even a trend, but an established norm in modern business. But what does it include? Which software for retail store improve its efficiency? What type of software can be considered mandatory, and what type is recommended? More on this later.

What you might need store software for

Computerization of retail is a fairly new process (and so far has not affected all segments trading activities). By historical standards, not so long ago, stores even in the largest cities completely managed without specialized software, or even without computers at all. In connection with what did the retailer have a need for this? What does the corresponding specialized software give to retailers in practice?

The organization of the work of a modern trading enterprise is a rather complicated process. It includes the following key procedures:

1. Acceptance of payment for goods from buyers (in the stipulated cases - issuance of Money, for example, when returning low-quality goods) at the checkout.

Carrying out the procedure in question, the store:

• uses in a certain way the cash register itself for punching checks (or an analogue of cash registers allowed for use by law - for example, a receipt printer);
• fixes, in accordance with the established procedure, incoming and outgoing transactions in incoming and outgoing cash orders, and then in the Cash Book;
• reflects information about cash transactions in the registers of tax and accounting(in order to subsequently draw up tax or accounting reports based on this information).

What operations can the software be used for in the store:

• to automate the filling of cash registers, cash registers and the cash book - on the basis of information about the revenue that is "collected" from the cash register;
• to automate accounting for cash transactions and reporting generated on the basis of information on cash receipts;
• at the level of using the cash register - to facilitate the procedure of settlements with customers (and reduce the time to resolve complex cases - for example, when it is necessary to correct a preliminary check or apply a discount on certain commodity items).

Is it possible to do without software: yes (the exception is the cash desk), but the corresponding automated operations will have to be done manually, which will take a lot of time and require significant labor efforts.

As for using the cash register, you can get by with the software that is installed on the cash register by default (in fact, in most cases there is no alternative to it - since its replacement with other software, as a rule, is carried out by the manufacturer of the autonomous cash register). As a rule, standard cash register firmware is adapted for subsequent integration with external accounting software - however, the minimum amount of data for processing is usually transferred to the modules of this software - in fact, this is only basic fiscal data, which in its composition meets the minimum legal requirements.

If an online cash register is represented by a combination of a fiscal registrar and a computing module - for example, a computer at the cash register, then an alternative appears in terms of using cash register software. On the one hand, at the checkout, a standard software module from the manufacturer of KKT. On the other hand, proprietary software from the KKM supplier can in many cases be replaced by a third-party cash register program - as an option, the one that is included in the accounting software. The use of alternative cash register software, which is integrated with accounting software, “automates” the settlement process even more - since in this case, along with “normal” fiscal data, other information useful for accounting will be collected from the cash desk.

1. Accounting for the movement of goods:

• from the supplier to the store (and vice versa - for example, if the product turned out to be of poor quality and had to be returned);
• between different parts of the store (showcase, warehouse);
• from store to customer (and vice versa).

Why do you need software:

• to systematize information about the movement of goods;
• again, to automate the considered direction of accounting.

Is it possible to do without software: yes, but in this case, systematization and automation will have to be done manually. This will be an incomparably more laborious and time-consuming procedure.

1. Accounting for commodity documentation.

It can be represented by a variety of data carriers. For example:

• accounts, invoices;
• waybills;
• acts of acceptance and transfer of goods;
• limit fence cards;
• acts of inventory, write-offs.

1. Actually, tax accounting - revenue (profit) and other taxable objects, as well as accounting - all business transactions.

Note that accounting is carried out precisely on the basis of the data reflected in the commodity documentation, which is mentioned above - these are two inseparable procedures.

Individual entrepreneurs are not required to keep accounting records - but they can if they wish. Business companies- lead in all cases.

Why do you need software:

• automation of revenue (profit) calculation, tax calculation based on revenue and other economic indicators that can influence it;
• automation of preparation of declarations and other reporting documents.

Is it possible to do without software: yes, and in this case all operations will have to be done manually, which will take incomparably more time.

1. Human Resources, which includes:

• calculation wages, payment accounting;
• accounting of working time, compliance with the work schedule by employees;
• accounting for production indicators that affect wages.

Why do you need software:

• to systematize information on personnel;
• to automate settlement and accounting procedures.

Is it possible to do without software: yes, and in terms of personnel, the rejection of it may be the least sensitive for the enterprise (especially for a small retail outlet where literally a few people can work, and the total amount of data taken into account is relatively small).

However, personnel accounting, as a rule, is closely related to tax and accounting: for example, the payment of wages affects the taxable base of an enterprise and is a business transaction subject to entry in accounting registers. And if payments are recorded manually, then it will be quite difficult to integrate it with tax and accounting registers.

1. Accounting business documents, archiving.

Even a small trading enterprise in the form of an ordinary retail store deals with a wide range of documentation - not only accounting, tax and personnel, but also formed as part of the company's participation in various civil law relations. Such documentation may be provided by letters to and from counterparties, commercial offers, presentations, preliminary agreements, transcripts).

In cases stipulated by law (and determined by local regulations of the enterprise) documentation can be transferred to other persons, archived, removed, destroyed. All these procedures require accounting.

Why do you need software: for the same systematization and automation - produced in this case in relation to documents and archival records.

Is it possible to do without software: yes, but the appropriate systematization and manual automation will take much more time.

1. Accounting for personalized data.

It can be data:

• about employees;
• about counterparties;
• about customers (for example, as information used to identify a person as a discount card holder).

Why do you need software:

• systematization and automation of the circulation of permits for the processing of personalized data (the main document here is consent to the processing of data, which is issued by their carrier);
• ensuring the protection of personal data (including in order to comply with legal requirements).

Is it possible to do without software: in many cases, yes, but only if the volume of permits for the processing of personalized data is small in terms of the labor costs of the store owner to manually record such documentation. At the same time, manual registers are likely to be significantly inferior to automatic ones in terms of the speed of obtaining access for one or another interested person to necessary permissions.

If the processing of personal data of employees is expected, then the procedure for controlling permits will obviously be related to personnel records. When choosing and configuring software this nuance must be taken into account.

It will be obvious that it is undesirable to refuse to use software to protect personal data. The consequences of their leakage can be much more serious for the enterprise in financial terms than the costs of installing such software.

Essentially similar types of software can be used by an enterprise in a situation where it is required to keep a trade secret. The firm can use programs to organize "secret" documents, as well as to protect them from unauthorized access.

1. Analytical procedures.

Their nature can be varied. The objects for analytics are most often:

• indicators of revenue, profit, expenses;
• employee performance indicators;
• goods turnover indicators.

Why you need software: the analysis of indicators is based on software algorithms implemented in specialized analytical solutions.

Is it possible to do without software: in terms of achieving the results of an analysis carried out in accordance with special algorithms - no.

The fact is that these algorithms, as a rule, are practically impossible to reproduce manually due to the complexity of the calculations. In addition, the visualization of analytics results - in the form of graphs, diagrams and textual explanations - is also problematic to produce using improvised methods.

1. Integration procedures.

So, the store can integrate:

• with your site - as a showcase or a catalog of goods;
• with a bank account;
• with other chain stores;
• with infrastructure;
• with infrastructure for remote sales management.

It is possible to combine these areas for integration and various accounting procedures. For example, when payment for goods is made on the site, then information about this should fall into the tax and accounting registers, and the proceeds represented by such payment should be fiscalized at the checkout.

Software role: irreplaceable. These integration procedures and most of them are almost always carried out using specialized software.

So are programs for retail needed or not?

Thus, on the one hand, when performing most of the procedures we have discussed above, which characterize the organization of the store, you can do without the use of software. On the other hand, it is practically counterproductive in modern business. Manual accounting of trade and cash transactions, manual accounting and tax accounting will be required from the owner of a trading enterprise huge amount time and labor costs - in fact, he will only have to deal with such red tape, instead of paying attention, in fact, to business.

There is an alternative - to hire a person or several people for "manual" accounting. And it was precisely this option that was practiced in those days when the computerization trend had not yet affected retail: the procedures we considered were relevant for organizing the work of the store even then, and they had to be implemented. However, even the most qualified and experienced worker, firstly, will process documents slower than a machine, and secondly, he may make unintentional errors in his work. With the current speed of business processes, such scenarios significantly reduce the competitiveness of a trade enterprise in the market.

It turns out that in modern conditions the use of software for a retail store is an indispensable condition for meeting the level of technological development of the segment. It is becoming more and more dynamic, requiring more and more effective "systematization and automation" of various procedures carried out in the course of supporting the activities of a trading enterprise.

Let's consider what specific types of software a modern trading enterprise can use - having agreed that we will talk about a small or medium-sized retail store. Large network retailers, as a rule, can afford, in principle, the most expensive and effective solutions - including those developed for the individual needs of the company (and therefore not located in open sale). We will study the main categories of software products for retail and get acquainted with popular solutions that are available to any interested entrepreneur.

What types of retail programs can be used

The software with which a retailer can perform the procedures we have discussed above can be implemented in a variety of configurations.

Very conditionally, they can be divided into the following varieties:

1. "Minimal" configuration- one that allows you to meet the most basic criteria for competitiveness in the market (that is, when a smaller volume and functionality of the software is practically none of the stores of more or less large locality does not use).

1. Balanced Configuration- the one that is common in most modern retail outlets and can be considered typical for the segment.

1. Perspective configuration- the one that is designed to prepare the store for the subsequent expansion retail space, assortment, possibly - to the expansion of the brand across the network.

Within each configuration, solutions suitable for its properties are selected. Their purpose may be different, but in any case, a trading company must have:

• cash register software;
• inventory software;
• programs for accounting and tax accounting.

In turn, all types of solutions can be divided into:

• into complex - equally well adapted to any segments of activity (or lines of activity within one segment);
• into specialized ones - those that are adapted to a specific segment (type of activity within the segment.

Let's consider what kind of software solutions can be applied by a small trading enterprise - in relation to the types of software configurations for the store listed above.

Choosing software for the store: an overview of free and paid options

"Minimal" configuration

Within the framework of the "minimal" configuration, the enterprise may limit itself to using:

1. Software for accounting and tax accounting, which is represented by free entry-level solutions.

These solutions include the following programs:

• "Business Pack" (LINK);
• "Info-Accountant" in the free version (LINK).

Note that the last program in the list also has the functionality:

• for commodity accounting;
• to automate the workplace of an employee at the checkout.

Thus, when using Info-Accounting, the store does not have to worry about finding alternative inventory and cash register programs. Accordingly, the next two paragraphs for an enterprise using this program, will be of secondary importance.

1. Free accounting software.

Examples of such solutions:

• free version of Cloudshop cloud platform (LINK);
• shareware program Subtotal (LINK);
• free version of the Light-Accounting program (LINK);
• "Trading warehouse" module of the "Info-Enterprise" program in the free version (LINK).

In turn, we note that the Info-Enterprise software also includes full-fledged modules for accounting. If you use them, then the company, in turn, will not need to use third-party ones.

1. Cashier software:

• offered by the default online checkout provider;
• implemented at the level of software used for accounting, tax and warehouse accounting(it is important that the corresponding cash register software is compatible with specific models KKM, which are used in a trade organization - you need to look in detail at the description of the programs and consult with the developers).

If the accounting, tax or warehouse software used, in turn, does not have modules for accounting for fiscal transactions, then you need to make sure that this software is adapted for integration with factory cash programs (and vice versa). Otherwise, you will have to enter information about fiscal transactions into the accounting modules manually, which will unnecessarily slow down your work.

Balanced Configuration

As part of a balanced configuration, the store can install specialized software for accounting and tax accounting, which is represented by free solutions with an extended set of functions or paid solutions with functionality that meets the needs of a small or medium-sized retail enterprise.

As a rule, this functionality includes both the cash register and commodity accounting. There is no need, as well as special sense - to install separate modules for accounting and cash registers. On the contrary, the more they are integrated, the faster and more efficiently the process of applying each of them will go.

Thus, we will consider complexity as the main criterion for choosing a balanced configuration - when both accounting and cash functionality that meets the needs of the business is implemented on a common platform. As a rule, it makes no sense for a small and even medium-sized store to go far beyond its scope and look for alternative highly specialized solutions.

Among the examples of free software for accounting and tax accounting with extended functionality, it is legitimate to include just those free versions of products under the brands "Info-Accountant" and "Info-Enterprise". In fact, they allow the trading company to "test" the work in the key areas automation mode. production process- and prepare the store for the implementation of professional accounting solutions on commercial basis. The implementation of such solutions within the same line with free products can significantly reduce the time spent by the enterprise and associated financial costs. At the user level, no significant changes are expected at all: the person responsible for accounting will simply begin to use an extended set of functions of familiar software.

So, the first option for implementing a balanced software configuration for a retail store is to purchase products from the Info-Accountant or Info-Enterprise line, which include accounting and cash functionality that fully meets the needs of a small or medium-sized trade enterprise. Alternatively, this purchase may be preceded by the use of free versions for such programs.

An alternative may be one or another cloud scheme for using software with similar functionality.

Among the most universal solutions - in terms of supporting accounting and cash functionality, is the My Business product (LINK). Its capabilities also meet the needs of small and medium enterprises in terms of accounting and fiscalization.

The key advantages of the MoeDelo platform are the ability to use specialized solutions for retail, warehouse, online stores, as well as the ability to receive qualified expert assistance when using a cloud-based software solution.

Perspective configuration

As part of the choice of a promising configuration, complexity, as in the case of a balanced scheme, can also be a priority. But this is not always the case - because with a growing business, the private needs of an economic entity for a certain functionality of the software in certain areas of its application come to the fore. Of course, many complex technological platforms are ready to satisfy a significant part of such needs by default. But it is possible that, for example, it will be more comfortable for an enterprise to conduct accounting and tax accounting in one program, and commodity and cash accounting - using third-party solutions.

There is a risk of making a mistake with the correct prioritization if at the time of the decision to implement the software in a "promising" configuration (which, as a rule, involves a significant amount of investment in software products) the store does not yet know what is better for it - “complexity” or “distribution” of functions. But in order to minimize the risk, the store can acquire a certain software core - around which the necessary components of the accounting and cash infrastructure can be built - both included with such a core in the general complex, and independent, but adapted to integrate with this core in the prescribed manner.

The corresponding software cores on Russian market not so many, and all of them - in general, are well known. Among them:

1. Solutions from the brand 1C.

The undeniably leading platform for complex purposes is 1C. Many businesses focus on it in the first place - as one of the most functional and versatile, and therefore the best suited for implementing software in the store as part of a promising configuration.

As part of the product line under the 1C brand, the 1C:Enterprise platform can be called one of the most versatile solutions. Its main feature is the ability to fine-tune the functionality by programming it using special built-in language tools. Thus, the program can be adapted to meet the needs of a trading enterprise of almost any scale - in terms of solving problems related to accounting and cash procedures and not only.

There is also a well-known program 1C: Accounting - a more highly specialized solution designed to automate, in fact, accounting and tax accounting. Also refers to the number of programs without a fixed configuration - that is, it can be programmed to the needs of a particular enterprise.

Various configurations can be implemented on the 1C:Enterprise platform - adapting it to the specifics of a particular segment economic activity. As for the retail store, the Trade and Warehouse configuration is best suited for it. Its most notable features include:

• the possibility of keeping records for several business entities at once;
• the possibility of accounting for several warehouses (and within each warehouse);
• the ability to build a flexible pricing policy for goods.

The functions and advantages of the "Trade and Warehouse" configuration for 1C can be listed for a long time.

It can be noted that products under the 1C brand are supplied in 3 main modifications:

• single user;
• multi-user;
• network (PROF versions).

The larger the economic entity, the higher its need for more expensive modifications of products from 1C. For a small retail store, a single-user version is suitable, a large chain supermarket should focus on the PRO version.

All 1C products, as we already know, can be configured to the needs of the end user using a special programming language. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that this language is comparable in complexity to software development languages ​​at a professional level, and therefore an ordinary user without special training as part of a fairly long course will not be able to fully use the options provided by the program for configuring the product. Therefore, to finalize the 1C platform to the required characteristics, you will have to contact developers with the necessary competencies. But if the user managed to learn the 1C development language, then later he will be able to configure any products related to the 1C line without much difficulty.

1. Solutions from the BukhSoft brand.

In turn, they are delivered as finished products - without the possibility of configuration. But these solutions are characterized by an exceptional degree of functionality and versatility: in most cases, the user simply does not need to modify them.

Traders can pay attention to the following products:

• BukhSoft: Enterprise;
• BukhSoft: Trade.

The first product can be classified as complex. It is suitable for all types of business entities - including trade organizations. The developer claims that the product provides automation of "all areas of accounting and reporting" (including personnel records - for which a special block of the program - "Salary and Personnel" is responsible). The BukhSoft program: The enterprise is issued in the form of a distribution kit and in the form of a cloud version - the use of which is carried out through a browser.

The solution is positioned as one of the most "automatic": it is assumed that without the participation of the user (or with minimal participation), the following procedures will be carried out at the enterprise:

• formation of accounting entries;
• tax accounting (including tax calculation);
• reporting (in fact, the user's actions will be reduced to their approval - since the documentation is generated automatically).

The user also receives:

• the ability to integrate accounting modules with the Client-Bank system (and receive data from a current account);
• free and regular program updates;
• the ability to write credentials to the archive (as an option - for subsequent transportation on a USB-drive or for sending by mail);
• free service and technical support.

By purchasing a distribution kit of the program (or paying for access to it through a cloud server), the user will be able to provide access to it from any computer local network.

The second program - BukhSoft: Trade, according to the main features - is specialized. It is ideal for commercial use. It is also available as a distribution kit and as a cloud product. Has functionality:

• for integration with online cash registers;
• for quick filling primary documents based on the data read by the barcode of the product;
• to download the product database into Excel;
• for data exchange in the EGAIS system;
• for pricing in accordance with established criteria;
• to record orders;
• for stock control.

It can be noted that in terms of integration with online cash registers, the program can ensure the use of one fiscal registrar at several cash desks at the same time. At the same time, information on transactions at each cash register is reflected in accounting registers.

1. Solutions under the Info-Accountant brand familiar to us - in a commercial version.

This developer offers different types products: among them, in fact, you can find those that have a fixed configuration and those that can be significantly changed by the user to suit their own needs.

So, the solution Info-Accountant 10: Accounting can be attributed to the number of programs with a fixed configuration, and the product Info-Accountant 10: Trade and warehouse accounting can be classified as software with a partially fixed configuration. The second solution allows the user, in particular, to customize the appearance of the program, conveniently arrange the tools used on it, set the necessary parameters for reports and logs.

1. Programs related to the Turbo Accountant and Turbo 9 lines (published by the DIC - Dolgoprudnensky Research Center).

Note that the Turbo 9 line is more innovative. In fact, it has replaced the traditional Turbo Accountant platform (at the same time, it remains possible to buy distribution kits of the traditional platform by contacting the DIC directly).

The programs of the Turbo-Accountant line are classified into 3 main modifications:

• "Basic";
• "Prof";
• "Network".

They are designed to meet the needs of, respectively, start-up enterprises, developed small and medium-sized businesses, as well as large network trade brands. The functionality of the program allows you to solve problems that are mainly related to the automation of accounting and tax accounting. For warehouse accounting, it makes sense to purchase more highly specialized products from the DIC - they already belong to a different line, Turbo 9.

It is noteworthy that the manufacturer positions the products belonging to this line as developed without any foreign participation - and therefore suitable for state and other enterprises that cannot use software of foreign origin (such a ban may be due, for example, to the import substitution policy in one or other industry).

A merchant may benefit from the following Turbo 9 branded solutions:

• universal program Turbo 9 Accounting - for integrated automation accounting at the enterprise in any segment;
• Turbo 9 Trade program - designed to automate, first of all, warehouse accounting.

On the basis of the Turbo 9 platform, solutions from third-party software vendors can also be developed - but so far among them there have not appeared those that can be unmistakably called specialized in relation to the retail segment.

1. Solutions under the BEST brand.

The main product produced by this brand is the BEST-5 program. It belongs to the number of complex software solutions for accounting - since it affects almost all of its varieties that are relevant for modern enterprise(including in the retail segment).

The main advantages of the BEST-5 solution include:

a) suitability for recording business transactions on the basis of related documents (none of the transactions are recorded just like that - without an obvious connection with other production procedures);

b) adaptability to configuration within two modes:

• custom - in which the program is configured within the framework of standardized algorithms that do not require professional qualifications in the field of programming;
• using the development environment - which, in turn, configures the program for the needs of the enterprise through the use of internal language tools.

Own development environment, available to the buyer of BEST-5 software, allows you to write the necessary functional blocks of the program, actually from scratch - of course, if you have the necessary qualifications in terms of knowledge of the languages ​​that are used within this environment.

So, we've explored what the software for a retail store can be, which is necessary for the implementation of key accounting and cash procedures. At the same time, as we already know, a trading company needs computerization also in terms of:

• personnel management;
• processing of personal data;
• organization of document circulation;
• integration with external platforms;
• analytical work.

Let's consider what software products related to the indicated areas of activity within the framework of organizing the work of the store, you can pay attention to - again, a small or medium-sized enterprise.

Personnel management

Software solutions for personnel records we, like the above classification of software for accounting, tax, warehouse and cash accounting, can classify:

1. For free - optimal for a novice entrepreneur.

Some of the most popular programs of this type include:

• free version of the HR Plus program (LINK);
• free version of the Enterprise Employees software (LINK);
• demo version of Crocotime cloud solution (LINK).

1. On paid - optimal for a developing small or medium-sized commercial enterprise.

Here you can not invent anything original - just get more functional paid versions of the programs listed above. A store owner who already has experience in using the basic functions of the HR software in the free version will be able to continue using the full edition of the program without any problems.

1. For paid ones - optimal for a trading enterprise seeking to grow into a large business.

Here you can pay attention to the following well-known products:

• 1C: Salary and personnel management 8 (LINK);
• Contour-Personnel (LINK);
• Personnel management: Personnel accounting - from the company "Compass" (LINK).

Work with personnel is closely connected with the circulation of personal data. The relevant direction of the business of the merchant - not only as an employer, but also as an entity that processes personal data on a regular basis (probably most often when interacting with customers) - can also be improved by software tools.

Processing of personal data

The personal data collected by the store (for example, when registering the procedure for returning goods, such data will be the full name and passport number of the buyer, which he indicates in the application), are subject to:

• non-disclosure;
• protection against unauthorized access.

The first condition is ensured mainly by organizational and legal mechanisms. For example, employees of a retail store that process the personal data of customers may enter into a non-disclosure agreement for such data. at a trading enterprise can be regulated by separate local regulations.

Ensuring the second condition will already require the use of various automation tools. Customer data is somehow entered into a computer and then stored for later use. The same can be said about registers for maintaining permits for the processing of personal data.

The systematization of permits, as a rule, does not require the use of complex and expensive software. In the general case, the case is limited to the use of a fairly simple in structure Personal Data Log (LINK). It can be in in electronic format file as a regular Word file or in Excel.

Another thing is to ensure the protection of the Journal, as well as, in fact, personal data that is used by a retail store for various purposes. Which personal data protection tool a merchant should use depends on various factors. One of the main ones is a potential source of threat to the security of personal data, which is typical for the environment in which such data is circulated. Examples of such environments:

• corporate network - and to protect it, you can use programs like Traffic Inspector (LINK);
• offline media - flash drives, disks;
• Internet (web, e-mail, instant messengers).

To protect data from threats that are typical for offline media and the Internet, there is no alternative to using anti-virus programs - Kaspersky, NOD32, DrWEB, Avast and their analogues. At the same time, specifically for the protection of personal data, an antivirus certified by the FSTEC should be used.

Document flow

First of all, it should be noted that document management as a procedure can be part of various accounting procedures. In particular, a significant part of legally significant data sources (for example, it can be contracts between an enterprise and counterparties) forms primary documentation - which is used in accounting.

The optimal solution is selected based on the scale and real needs of the business. At the same time, such a need is extremely difficult to model - it is revealed in practice, taking into account the intensity and content of the documents used in the enterprise.

Again, it makes sense to take into account the fact that the transition from a free to a paid version of the same program is the least problematic procedure for “transforming” a workflow system to a more complex level. Therefore, if a merchant plans to expand, then it makes sense to start using software with the potential for rapid deployment to the functionality of a commercial version. This will improve the workflow infrastructure without significant changes in the existing order of its application.

Integration

The integration of a store with external platforms can be carried out according to a variety of scenarios - which obviously depend on the purpose and specifics of these platforms. And here it is even more difficult to model any patterns than in the case of workflow: if, with a special desire, you can select at least lists of documentation typical for an enterprise, then in terms of integration, the list of possible external platforms, in principle, cannot have strict restrictions.

Therefore, in terms of integration, we confine ourselves to some general formulations - in general, relevant for most of its areas. So, it can be noted that the integration of the store with various external platforms:

1. Should be evaluated primarily in terms of the compatibility of the functionality of these platforms with the infrastructure of the store - and not vice versa.

You should not purchase integration solutions without making sure that they really fit the hardware and software objects of the current trading infrastructure.

1. It should take into account not only the priorities of the user - in the face of the store owner, but also the requirements of the law.

So, for example, in terms of integrating the offline cash infrastructure and the site of the store where the sale is carried out, it is necessary to take into account the requirements of Law No. 54-FZ in terms of ensuring the established duration of the use of the fiscal accumulator. Offline and online sales may be subject to different taxation systems. With DOS, you can use the drive for 13 months, with special mode - for 36. It is important that the drive purchased for DOS is not mistakenly used in special mode.

In addition, the procedures for ensuring the compliance of the store with the requirements of personal data legislation can be carried out in different ways - offline and online. Therefore, when integrating two sales channels, it is necessary to work out both of them in order to fulfill the procedures provided for by Law No. 152.

Analytics

Almost the same - in terms of the theses about the absence of basic scenarios under which the spectrum of tasks solved at a trading enterprise could be modeled, can be said about the software for analytics. You can, of course, talk mainly about sales analytics - as it is likely to be the most in demand in terms of evaluating the effectiveness of a retail store. And in this case, it makes sense for its owner to pay attention to such products as, for example:

There are solutions of a different specialization - for example, the CoMagic platform, which analyzes the effectiveness of advertising (LINK). There are programs for cost effectiveness analysis in an enterprise - such as SmallData (LINK).

Spectrum potentially useful solutions in terms of analytics for a trading enterprise, it can be extremely wide. And when choosing a particular one, it makes sense to focus on the following criteria:

1. The degree of coverage of target indicators by the tools that are implemented in the analytics program.

If the target indicator is the number of repeat purchases or, for example, the conversion of cold calls, then it should be provided in the analytical module.

1. Availability of interpretation of analytics results.

The program should not be limited to the issuance of beautiful graphs and diagrams - explanations on them are also needed. Very well - if they are issued not by "machine text", but by a person - as an option, a consultant partner of the developer of the analytics program.

1. Technological compatibility of the analytics system and the current accounting infrastructure of the trade enterprise.

So, many analytics programs require the indispensable identification of the client - for example, to include his profile in the algorithm for analyzing consumer behavior. But on the side of the store it may simply not be the right tools for such identification: you will have to acquire them (the role of such tools can be played by discount cards, personalized promo codes).

Also, some platforms involve the analysis of business indicators using only "permitted" data exchange channels. For example, in which correspondence with the buyer is made only in a corporate chat, and a call is made only through a special call center server. Here, the store will also have to ensure the necessary technological compatibility with the analytics program.

Summary

So, software for a modern store can be presented in an exceptionally wide range of varieties. The main argument in favor of its use is to maintain competitiveness in the market. The use of various accounting automation tools, sales analytics, integration of trade infrastructure with external platforms is becoming the norm for modern business. Similar procedures performed manually will be slower and with regular errors.

When choosing software for retail, first of all, the scale of the business matters. For small businesses, leading providers of such software offer free solutions that are as close to commercial as possible in terms of functionality. Such solutions can be a "starting point" in the implementation of inventory accounting infrastructure based on basic principles, but at the same time with good potential for its subsequent improvement through the purchase of a commercial version of accounting software.

When choosing any type of software - accounting, analytical or designed to integrate inventory accounting infrastructure with various external platforms, it is necessary to take into account their compatibility with the current business model of a trading enterprise - both in the organizational and technological part. It should not happen that expensive software will not be fully utilized just because the store does not perform the accounting procedures necessary for the use of such software (or does not collect the required data - if, for example, we are talking about analytics).

The store owner needs to be prepared for the fact that he will be able to evaluate the real effectiveness of the software implementation only after acquiring sufficient experience in using the relevant products. And in practice, it may turn out that a certain solution is not very optimal for a particular enterprise. In turn, an alternative to it from among competing products may turn out to be the most effective and useful in practice.

Which one is suitable and what tariffs of mobile operators you can pay attention to.

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You don't have to buy this useful business automation product.

Program for retail MySklad has a free trial period of 14 days. You will not pay a penny for using the program during this time. Then all you have to do is pay a small subscription fee just for the time you use it.

The main advantages of the presented solution

• Availability. Every employee can work with the program. No prior training is required.
• Adaptation to work in any store. You can use the program when selling toys, sports goods, clothing, etc. All parameters are set by the user.
• Help from experts. You do not know about all the features of the program? Are you interested in its features? Any questions? Ask them to support specialists e-mail or phone.
• Complete functionality. The MySklad solution provides all the possibilities for controlling the receipt of goods, accounting for expenses, registering sales, planning purchases and much more. The program allows you to print documents using an extensive library of forms.
• Possibilities of control. It is very easy to do a job analysis. The program provides round-the-clock access to it from anywhere.
• Compliance with the basic requirements for maintaining directories and preparing documents.

The presented program for trading, with a free period of 14 days, will allow you to increase business efficiency! Trading at your point will rise to a new level in as soon as possible. Evaluate all the features of the program now!

Thanks to special software, keeping track of the movement of goods in stores, warehouses and other similar businesses has become much easier. The program itself will take care of saving and systematizing the entered information, the user needs to fill in the necessary invoices, register receipts and sales. In this article, we will look at some of the most popular programs that are great for retailing.

My Warehouse — modern programs designed for trade and warehouse enterprises, retail and online stores. The software solution is divided into two parts for convenience:

1. Cash program. Can be installed on any platform: Windows, Linux, Android, iOS. There is support for online cash registers (54-FZ), it is possible to connect the Evotor smart terminal, as well as any of the following fiscal registrars: SHTRIH-M, Viki Print, ATOL.
2. Cloud program for inventory. Thanks to the technology used, access to data is easy to get through any browser - just go to the working account. It is designed to work with prices, discounts, nomenclature. It also maintains warehouse records, and client base, all necessary reports are generated and available for viewing.

MoySklad also has several other interesting and useful functions. In it, you can create price tags in an interactive editor, and then send them to print. Depending on the format of the outlet, the sale can be carried out individually and in sets, taking into account the modification of the same product. For example, if it is a clothing store, a specific color and size of the item will be considered a modification. Added work with bonus programs- for purchases made within the framework of promotions, the program accrues points with which the buyer will be able to pay in the future. Payment itself is possible both in cash and through terminals that accept bank cards. It is also important that MySklad operates in accordance with the law on mandatory labeling of goods.

Based on individual needs, the client is offered to manage a different number of points of sale, add an online store or business platform on VKontakte. All MySklad users are provided with round-the-clock technical support, whose employees are ready to answer any questions that may arise. MySklad for one user with one outlet provided free of charge, for more big business flexible tariff plans with payment from 450 rubles / month.

OPSURT

It should be noted right away that OPSURT is distributed absolutely free of charge, which is rare for such software, since it is used in business. But this does not make the program bad - everything is present here that the manager and other personnel who will use it may need. There is strong password protection, and the administrator himself creates access levels for each user.

It is worth noting the convenient management of the purchase and sale. You just need to select the name and drag it to another table so that it is counted. This is much easier than selecting it from a list, clicking and navigating through several windows to prepare the product for movement. In addition, there is the possibility of connecting a scanner and a receipt printing machine.

True Shop

The functionality of this representative is also quite extensive, but the program is distributed for a fee, and in the trial version, half of everything is simply not available even for review. However, open options are enough to form your opinion about True Shop. This is an unremarkable, with a standard set of tools, software used in retail.

We should also pay attention to the support of discount cards, which is rare. This feature opens in full version and is a table where all customers who have such a card are entered. This feature allows you to quickly access information about discounts, expiration dates, and other information.

Goods, Prices, Accounting

"Products, Prices, Accounting" resembles simply a set of tables and databases, but this is only in appearance. In fact, it has more features that are useful in retail and product tracking. For example, the creation of invoices for the transfer or receipt and the register of goods. Documents and transactions are then sorted and placed in directories, where the administrator will find everything he needs.

There is the possibility of switching to other versions that provide extensive functionality. Some of them are under testing and not fully finalized. Therefore, before moving on, study the information in detail on the official website, the developers always describe additional versions.

Universal accounting program

This is one of the light platform configurations developed by Supasoft. It is a set of features and plugins that are most suitable for running small businesses such as stores and warehouses where you need to track the goods, prepare invoices and reports. The user can always contact the developers, and they, in turn, will help create an individual configuration for the needs of the client.

In this version, there is a minimum set of tools that you may need - this is the addition of goods, companies, positions and the creation of free tables with various invoices and purchase / sale reports.

Goods movement

A free program that sorts and stores all the necessary information. Then it can be quickly opened, viewed and edited. It is most convenient to work with invoices and reports in it, as convenient filling forms are made. The interface is also made in the most comfortable style.

There is also a cash register tool, where all the functionality is implemented in the form of a table. Products are displayed on the left and can be sorted into folders. They are moved to the adjacent table, where the price and quantity are indicated. Then the results are summed up and the check is sent to print.

Commodity and warehouse accounting

Another representative with an unlimited number of configurations - it all depends on the desires of the buyer. This assembly is one of them; it is distributed free of charge and is applicable to familiarization with the main functionality, but for networking You will need to purchase the paid version. The program was developed on the ApeK platform.

There are many connected plugins, which are quite enough to conduct retail trade and keep track of the goods. Some features may even seem redundant to certain users, but that's okay, as they can be disabled and enabled in the dedicated menu.

Client Shop

The Client Shop is a good retail tool. It allows you to always be aware of the status of the product, track all processes, draw up purchase and sales invoices, view directories and reports. The elements are divided into groups in the main window, and the controls are convenient and there are hints that will help novice users to understand.

This is not the whole list of programs that will suit the owners of warehouses, shops and other similar businesses. They are good not only in retail trade, but also in other processes related to work at such enterprises. Look for something that suits you individually, try the free version to see if the program suits you or not, as they all differ in many ways.

On this page you can download the free warehouse program "Info-Enterprise". It differs from paid versions in somewhat limited functionality, but it is quite suitable for novice entrepreneurs who are not yet ready to purchase a program for accounting for goods. See below for the features that are disabled.

The advantage of using free goods accounting programs that you do not need to look for it, order it, purchase it. You just need to download it from the site. It is easy to install, easy to learn. Won't work - use the tutorial videos! They are installed with the program.

Attention!

This is not a demo, this is the full version. working programm accounting for goods, but free. It does not contain any restrictions on work, including restrictions on time, date, number of documents, volume of turnover, printing of documents, etc. Its capabilities correspond to the documentation (with the exception of the functions below).

If you are now accounting for goods in other programs, then you do not need to enter everything again. You can transfer directories from Excel. In addition, if you have such product accounting programs as "1C: Trade and Warehouse" or "1C: Trade Management", then you can transfer not only directories, but also most of the entered documents.

What features are disabled in the free version

To account for the goods in the program has all the functions! Only those that are not needed by small or start-up companies are disabled:

• Possibility of simultaneous work of several users with a common database over the network.
• Differentiation of user access rights to different data and areas of work.
• Database administration tools: optimization tools, logging user actions, etc.
• You cannot program in the built-in language, modify existing ones and develop your own forms, reports, change the principles of work.
• The free product accounting program cannot be integrated with our other products for complex enterprise automation.

You can compare the features of the free program and paid versions in more detail at. If you still need any of the listed functions in your work, write to us by mail. If you are not alone in this desire, we will include it in one of the next versions.

She is constantly improving

Starting to work in the program now, later you will receive some new functions for accounting for goods and more conveniences. She herself notifies about the release of new versions and offers to install them. Sometimes these versions contain legislative changes, such as new forms of invoices, payment orders or some other documents.

By downloading a free warehouse program, you will be able to use a limited technical support consisting in consultations on the user forum. And by switching to one of the paid versions, you can already use all types of support, including " hotline and the Remote Support service. On paid versions it is possible after a year of using the free one.