#smoke shop pos

[retailzposblog]

In the realm of retail, the Point of Sale (POS) system stands as a cornerstone of transactions. Within the distinct domain of smoke shops, the journey from conventional registers to modern, tech-infused systems has been both fascinating and transformative. This evolution not only reflects technological progress but also addresses the unique challenges and demands of the smoke shop pos industry.

[marketing-13]

The Ultimate Guide to Smoke Shop Software - Features and Benefits

Running a smoke shop requires more than just stocking the shelves with popular products; it’s about managing day-to-day operations smoothly, keeping customers happy, and staying competitive in a rapidly growing industry. Enter Qape, an all-in-one smoke shop management software designed to simplify these tasks and help you grow your business online. In this ultimate guide, we’ll explore the features and benefits of smoke shop software like Qape and how it can streamline your operations, boost sales, and enhance your customer experience.

Why is Smoke Shop Software Essential in 2024?

As the smoke shop industry evolves, staying ahead requires more than just offering quality products. You need a system that can handle inventory management, customer service, sales tracking, marketing, and more—all in one place. That’s where smoke shop software like Qape comes in. It provides the tools you need to manage everything efficiently, saving you time and effort while boosting your bottom line.

Let’s dive into the key features and benefits that make smoke shop software a must-have for your business.

Key Features of Qape’s Smoke Shop Management Software

Inventory Management

Managing stock is crucial for any retail business, but it can be especially challenging in smoke shops where you have to keep track of a wide variety of products. Qape’s inventory management system allows you to monitor stock levels in real-time, set automatic reorder points, and ensure you never run out of popular items. This feature helps you avoid overstocking or understocking, leading to better inventory control and increased profitability.

Point of Sale (POS) System

The POS system is the heart of any smoke shop operation, and Qape offers a seamless, user-friendly system that makes transactions quick and error-free. Whether customers are purchasing in-store or online, Qape’s POS system handles payments efficiently, tracks sales data, and provides detailed reports on your shop’s performance. With everything integrated into one platform, you can keep an eye on trends and make informed business decisions.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Building strong relationships with your customers is key to growing your smoke shop, and Qape’s CRM feature helps you do just that. It stores customer information, purchase history, and preferences, allowing you to personalize the shopping experience. You can also use the CRM to send targeted promotions, discounts, and loyalty rewards, turning one-time shoppers into repeat customers.

Online Ordering and E-Commerce Integration

In today’s digital age, having an online presence is essential. Qape’s software integrates with your e-commerce platform, allowing you to sell products online and manage orders seamlessly. The online ordering system lets customers browse your inventory, place orders, and pay online. This not only increases sales but also expands your reach to customers who prefer to shop from the comfort of their homes.

Marketing Tools

Marketing is crucial for attracting new customers and retaining existing ones. Qape offers built-in marketing tools to help you promote your smoke shop both online and offline. From email campaigns and SMS alerts to social media integration, the software lets you create personalized promotions and track their effectiveness. With data-driven insights, you can fine-tune your marketing strategies for better results.

Compliance Management

Smoke shops often have to deal with strict regulations and compliance requirements, especially when selling tobacco or cannabis-related products. Qape’s software helps you stay compliant by tracking sales data, managing age verification, and ensuring you meet all legal requirements. This reduces the risk of penalties and keeps your business running smoothly.

Benefits of Using Qape Smoke Shop Software

Streamlined Operations

With all your business functions—inventory, sales, customer management, and marketing—in one system, Qape helps streamline your operations. You no longer need to juggle multiple tools or software platforms. Everything you need is at your fingertips, making your day-to-day tasks simpler and more efficient.

Improved Customer Experience

Qape’s CRM and POS systems ensure that customers have a smooth and personalized shopping experience. Whether they’re shopping in-store or online, the seamless transaction process and tailored promotions make them feel valued. Happy customers are more likely to return, boosting your sales and building brand loyalty.

Increased Sales and Revenue

By optimizing your inventory, managing promotions, and offering online ordering, Qape helps you increase sales and grow your revenue. With better control over stock, you can avoid costly mistakes like overordering or running out of popular products. Plus, with online sales, you’re no longer limited to local customers—you can expand your business across regions.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Qape’s reporting features give you access to detailed analytics about your sales, customer behavior, and inventory performance. These insights allow you to make data-driven decisions, whether it’s adjusting your inventory levels, creating targeted marketing campaigns, or identifying top-selling products. This helps you run a smarter, more profitable business.

Enhanced Compliance and Security

By automating compliance tasks and maintaining secure transaction records, Qape ensures that your business stays within legal guidelines. This reduces your risk of fines and keeps sensitive customer and business data secure.

Final Thoughts: Is Smoke Shop Software Right for You?

If you’re looking to take your smoke shop to the next level, investing in smoke shop management software like Qape is a smart choice. From streamlining operations to improving customer experiences, the benefits are clear. With features like real-time inventory management, online ordering, and built-in marketing tools, you’ll have everything you need to grow your business and stay ahead in a competitive market.

Qape is the ultimate solution to help you manage your smoke shop more efficiently and profitably. Embrace the power of modern technology and see how it can transform your business for the better. Ready to streamline your smoke shop operations? Schedule A Demo with Qape today and watch your business grow!

[allisluv]

drabbles/thoughts part one.

main masterlist.

valentines day

sundresses

leaving lipstick marks on finnick

finnick taking care of you when you're sick

late night swims

finnick with an anxious s/o

finnick x bi!reader

finnick being whipped for you

finnick reminding you to take your meds

self care days

seeing you without makeup for the first time

finnick x reader with a body focused repetitive behavior

finnick comforting you during an autistic meltdown

finnick x singer!reader

finnick x tattooed!reader

finnick x reader with a fear of the ocean

comforting finnick after a nightmare

finnick reassuring reader with abandonment issues

demisexual!finnick x demisexual!reader

johanna x finnick x reader love triangle

finnick going for an early morning swim

spending summer with finnick

telling finnick that you'll love him even when he's turning grey

finnick x reader with germaphobia/OCD

spending winter in district four

finnick x reader post argument

finnick with a partner who likes to (affectionately) bite him

finnick convincing you to go to the doctors

finnick taking care of you post-op

finnick reassuring you when he hears you say something negative about yourself

showing off your new swimsuit to finnick*

golden retriever!finnick x black cat!reader

surfing with finnick

finnick accidentally making you cry during an argument

finnick helping reader quit smoking

finnick and reader mentoring their young tributes

finnick x reader with really bad migraines

finnick accidentally spoiling his proposal

coaxing finnick awake with kisses

finnick comforting fem!reader during their period

finnick x plant obsessed!reader

finnick comforting plus sized!reader when she overhears someone from the capitol talking about her

finnick x rockstar!reader (1) (2)

finnick x single parent!reader

lying with finnick when you're running a fever

finnick annoying his germaphobe s/o

drawing finnick

finnick x dancer!reader

finnick x artsy!girlfriend (1) (2)

calling finnick a "babygirl"

finnick buying you floaties

barbequing with finnick

finnick tempting you back to bed with kisses

reader running into a forcefield to get mouth to mouth from finnick

finnick x little!sister during pride month

finnick's take on shaving

finnick has the man flu

finnick x reader with full body tattoos

taking finnick to a rock concert

finnick having an acne flare up

watching horror movies with finnick

going shopping with finnick

seeing finnick cry for the first time

finnick helping reader babysit their little cousin

finnick when someone gropes you in school

finnick and reader sharing romantic baths together

finnick's reaction to his partner gaining weight (/pos)

cockwarming with finnick*

finnick with a s/o who's insecure about their curly hair

finnick gets his wisdom teeth removed

older brother!finnick when his sister is being harrassed

finnick x reader with seperation anxiety

finnick analysing your song lyrics

finnick x reader who knows what she wants in her relationship

finnick x reader who's first language isn't english

beach days with finnick

finnick praising you for getting your hair done

finnick helping reader with homework

teaching finnick to play an instrument

finnick when reader burns his birthday cake

finnick trying food and trying to learn the language from reader's native country

finnick x reader who gets startled easily

overstimulating sub!finnick*

finnick x oblivious reader

tying a bow around finnick's bicep

finnick with a partner who stress-bakes

finnick with a partner who craves physical touch

finnick x tall!girlfriend

finnick with a reader who stress cries

finnick with a reader who loves winter

thigh riding with finnick*

finnick is a thigh man*

finnick seeing you in a mermaid costume on halloween

finnick who's afraid of letting his walls down

finnick's handwriting

finnick eating reader out on her period*

finnick with a s/o who brings home random animals

[coffeeghoulie]

PLEASE GIVE US DRAG TALK CONTENT

I’m going to post the ten pictures tumblr will allow and then go on a huge ramble under a read more bc goddamn i think this was the best weekend of my life.

Also, fuck tumblr bc I had this whole thing written out (on my phone, nonetheless) and it went poof up in smoke gone. Motherfucker.

I wore jutty’s own shirt to the first night bc I thought I was being funny. He walked past me and a few of my friends after the show, one of whom, Celine, runs the dt discord, and had gift bags for everyone in the band with trinkets from people who made things, myself included. She caught his attention and gave him the bags to distribute, and I was just shaking bc holy shit he just brushed past me in a crowded lounge and my hands were starting to shake (I was surprisingly okay during the show) I got his attention and gave him the bracelet I made for him that said "jutty taylor cyber bully" and he lit up when he I gave it to him and he smiled so fucking big when he noticed what shirt I was wearing.

He told me that he was happy the shirts were "getting new lives" but it still pained him to part with them lmao. I thanked him and explained that it was a "birthday gift" for myself; he did the fundraiser on my actual birthday. As soon as I said that, he pulled me into a side hug and I hit Celine with the biggest "deer in headlights about to be run over please send help" panicked expression lmao. He then proceeded to use my shoulder as an arm rest while he talked with Celine. I normally have an issue with people doing that to me, but I've said "anything for you, mr taylor" and I fucking mean it

I got a picture with him later and bc we were out of the cramped, loud bar, I was able to apologize about rambling in his twitter dms about losing my contact lenses and freaking out over the shirt potentially being lost. I did also get to tell him my name (he knows my legal name for shipping purposes) and told him that I didn't tell him that it was Dot earlier bc my parents and I share a po box and they don't know who Dot is. He turned to me and looked me in the eye and told me that he was very glad the shirt got to me.

When we took the picture, I swear to god, I could feel his stubble against my forehead where he leaned his head against mine and part of me will be on that street corner forever tbh. It's my phone lockscreen and I usually don't like looking at myself but holy fuck its proof it happened

I watched him smoke after the show both nights and ohhhhhhhhhh my god. It is now proven that I can in fact Behave In Public. It was an Ordeal. (you can't blame me, he threw his head back to blow smoke and furrowed his brow in concentration when he lit up. YOU CANT BLAME ME)

I did some touristy shit before the second show and impulsively bought jutty a novelty gift shop shirt to give to him afterwards. I watched him unfold it and just laugh when he saw the design. He thanked me up and down bc he actually needed a shirt and immediately left the group of people waiting to talk to him to put it somewhere he wouldn't lose it.

I am being dead fucking serious rn. I'm pretty much only on tumblr and discord. If a picture of jutty in a dark blue shirt with dinosaur skeletons on it surfaces somewhere online. DO NOT FUCKING TELL OR SHOW ME. I WILL ACTUALLY PHYSICALLY PASS AWAY. I GENUINELY MEAN IT.

Jutty was so nice and gave me a real hug after the second show when my uber was pulling up and I asked kind of quietly for one. He thanked me for coming pretty much in my ear and I just as politely and quickly as I could shoved my face into his collar and took a deep fucking breath and thanked him for everything. (i was also a lil distraught it was over and genuinely needed the hug tbh. i cried in the uber bc i was upset and also bc I was afraid I was being pushy again but I think I was just exhausted, if he didn't want to give me a hug he wouldn't have)

I cannot. CANNOT. even begin to explain how good jutty smells. He smells so fucking good. I think the dt twitter has said what cologne he uses, but once I assess the damage I just did to my bank account with this trip, I will be buying it.

I was able to give Hayden his bracelet after the first show, and he was super sweet and super animated when he talks and he got a little closer to my level (I am v short and it was very loud in that bar). I gave him a condensed version of my airport hell and that this one show had been worth it all, never mind tomorrow's; he seemed surprised people would fly out somewhere they've never been just to see the band. (He was reminded by a friend of mine that Australians flew out for the LA show lmao) But Hayden was super nice and so smiley, I wish I could have watched him play more at the second show but the stage was so small that Ross and the bassist who filled in for Eliot (whose name I'm drawing a blank on rn sorry 😭) stood right in front of him. He put his bracelet on the moment I gave it to him and I stood there shaking like "he likes itttttttt." WAIT SHIT I FORGOT TO SEE IF HE PLAYED WITH SHOES ON OR NOT. FUCK.

The band hung out at a sports bar after the first show, so me and a couple people hung out with Neil and he's super nice and so funny and showed us a peek at the yeti taylor merch that just dropped. He also stuck his head into the Vietnamese place next to the second venue and went "oops wrong door" lol

I didn't get much of a chance to talk to Ross or Matty, but Matty helped me get merch and Ross gave me a high five at the second show. Next time, mark my words, I will have a conversation or two with them, they were both so sweet.

I'm really glad I got to meet everyone who came, too. I got to meet a bunch of people I'd been talking to for months online and we were fucking troopers in line, dealing with the fuckass weather. Worth every second spent in soaked shoes imo. But it was so much fun and I still have to unpack but I am cherishing every little trinket I got.

I was incredibly nervous about being in a city I'd never been to alone, but I would do this trip again in a fucking HEARTBEAT. (i also said something along the lines of "pspspsps mr taylor could you please consider Chicago for next time mayhaps??? 👀👀👀 So Dot doesn't have to deal with flight cancelations and layovers and delays and midnight arrival times????" and he threw his head back and laughed and told me that Chicago is his kind of city so 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞)

[oldhalloweentape]

🪨Venture (OW II) x (gn) reader ⛏️

(Dragon Reader Edition!)

(Picture’s not mine!)

(I’m gonna be honest with y’all, my bones fucking ache. But it’ll be ok, the week will be done soon enough. Happy early birthday @goohts , you weirdo/pos)

- From my knowledge, I know that most dragons have a human form so meeting them like that is the most likely situation, however, the idea of them stumbling upon your cave and witnessing your full dragon form while on a hiking trip sounds fun.

- Makes them question everything— The mere mention of real-life dragons was preposterous, considering mere folklore and fictional but… Here you were, and it had their brain just emitting a droning dial tone and nothing else.

- They’ll get over it— Eventually. When the initial panic and fear of being honey smoked by your large lizard assed self, approaching this part of you with an air of excitement.

- This is revolutionary to them, you are an absolute marvel to them, every little bit of information you tell them whether it be about your species or parts of history you were able to experience is cataloged neatly in various handwritten and recorded journals.

- Studies you (expect to be poked and prodded a little bit if you let them) as much as they can so they can see whether or not historical depictions of your species were accurate or not.

- The prehistoric lizard facts are endless and they will eagerly ask you about your ancestry, you have them captivated.

- This may be a highly coveted secret of yours and with Venture usually it’s natural to think that they might spill the beans inevitably, and are kind of right. Though they are actually able to swerve certain questions about you fairly well, technically not lying but not indulging in telling anyone.

- Just means they can be slick when they want to be, and will divulge in sharing anyone else’s secrets with you.

- Considering how time after time throughout history humanity, or certain groups of humanity are known for being rather gauche and destructive with their kind, and we know how they are with inhuman species that are visibly able to think critically/emotionally and have bodily autonomy (cough cough omnics cough cough).

- Anyways on a less serious note, I feel like they’d be a D&D player, like usually playing bards or artificers, so— I guess you can say that they can finally seduce a real dragon with their D20 roll/j

- Shared lizard brain? Shared lizard brain, the size of your hoard increases tenfold with rocks and crystals just by them coming on by your cave and waving them around excitedly.

- Got a hoard of ancient treasures? Their immediate reaction is to try to analyze them and ask question after question on each piece so they can hear you talk about how you got them and so on and so forth.

- They’re like a kid in a candy shop, aching to touch everything but asking if they can all the while giving you puppy eyes, saying stuff like “You won’t even notice I’m here! Pleaseeee!!”.

- This goes for them wanting to touch you while in your dragon form, like if you have scales, feathers, fur, etc.

- When you’re cuddling they’re going to run their feelings across them, enjoying the texture.

- Kisses your snout a whole lot, you letting out a small puff of smoke from your nose is just too cute.

- Knowing the whole fire breathing and association with the element you probably feel like a hot rock… And they’ll be the lizard in this relationship now.

- Can and will plead for you to let them climb on your back and fly with you, the wind on their face is rather nice and exhilarating.

- Has “jokingly” asked for you to fry Mauga before, drawing some crude picture of it you keep on a pile of gold coins.

- Ya’ll are extremely cute, as any other Reader x Venture usually is.

(Hmm, monster x human, y u m)

[cabeswaterdrowned]

Thank you @sergeantpixie for tagging me! rules: list 5 of your favourite books on a poll, so your followers can vote which book they think captures your vibe the best

But I decided to cheat and have it be 6 so that I can include 3 series and 3 stand alones, because that just felt right to me

Goodreads Summaries of the latter four books bellow (since the first two are a tumblr staple and a classic so I don’t feel the need)

The Diviners:

Evie O’Neill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off to the bustling streets of New York City—and she is pos-i-tute-ly ecstatic. It’s 1926, and New York is filled with speakeasies, Ziegfeld girls, and rakish pickpockets. The only catch is that she has to live with her uncle Will and his unhealthy obsession with the occult. Evie worries her uncle will discover her darkest secret: a supernatural power that has only brought her trouble so far. But when the police find a murdered girl branded with a cryptic symbol and Will is called to the scene, Evie realizes her gift could help catch a serial killer. As Evie jumps headlong into a dance with a murderer, other stories unfold in the city that never sleeps. A young man named Memphis is caught between two worlds. A chorus girl named Theta is running from her past. A student named Jericho is hiding a shocking secret. And unknown to all, something dark and evil has awakened…

Black Iris:

It only took one moment of weakness for Laney Keating’s world to fall apart. One stupid gesture for a hopeless crush. Then the rumors began. Slut, they called her. Queer. Psycho. Mentally ill, messed up, so messed up even her own mother decided she wasn't worth sticking around for.

If Laney could erase that whole year, she would. College is her chance to start with a clean slate.

She's not looking for new friends, but they find her: charming, handsome Armin, the only guy patient enough to work through her thorny defenses—and fiery, filterless Blythe, the bad girl and partner in crime who has thorns of her own.

But Laney knows nothing good ever lasts. When a ghost from her past resurfaces—the bully who broke her down completely—she decides it's time to live up to her own legend. And Armin and Blythe are going to help.

Which was the plan all along.

Because the rumors are true. Every single one. And Laney is going to show them just how true.

She's going to show them all.

Daughter of Smoke and Bone:

Around the world, black hand prints are appearing on doorways, scorched there by winged strangers who have crept through a slit in the sky.

In a dark and dusty shop, a devil’s supply of human teeth grows dangerously low.

And in the tangled lanes of Prague, a young art student is about to be caught up in a brutal otherworldly war.

Meet Karou. She fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be real, she’s prone to disappearing on mysterious "errands", she speaks many languages - not all of them human - and her bright blue hair actually grows out of her head that color. Who is she? That is the question that haunts her, and she’s about to find out.

When beautiful, haunted Akiva fixes fiery eyes on her in an alley in Marrakesh, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love whose roots drink deep of a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself?

Blanca & Roja:

The del Cisne girls have never just been sisters; they're also rivals, Blanca as obedient and graceful as Roja is vicious and manipulative. They know that, because of a generations-old spell, their family is bound to a bevy of swans deep in the woods. They know that, one day, the swans will pull them into a dangerous game that will leave one of them a girl, and trap the other in the body of a swan.   

But when two local boys become drawn into the game, the swans' spell intertwines with the strange and unpredictable magic lacing the woods, and all four of their fates depend on facing truths that could either save or destroy them. Blanca & Roja is the captivating story of sisters, friendship, love, hatred, and the price we pay to protect our hearts.

no pressure tagging: @badthingtwice @snixx @pinkhysteria @telumendils @immaterial-pearl @quantummeep @undergroundash

[whoscallingwhoafraud]

Also I got lunch at this po boy place with fresh New Orleans bread my sandwich is incredible the bread is so soft and the cashier was so nice it almost made me cry (normal ppl reaction) and I'm pretty sure they were trans. Then went to a smoke shop and got 6000mg of edibles and a 3G vape for $60

[retailzposblog]

By investing in the right liquor store POS equipment, you'll not only ensure a successful opening day but also set the foundation for long-term success. As you plan and equip your liquor store, don't forget to research and comply with local and state regulations, obtain the necessary licenses and permits, and train your staff to use the POS system effectively. With the right equipment and adherence to legal requirements, your liquor store can become a thriving and profitable business. Cheers to your success!

[quickvee]

[eiirisworkshop]

One More Notch

A Glee fanfiction Complete fic available to read on Ao3 here.

~

So here's what you missed on Glee:

Blaine got drunk and made out with Rachel so he thought he might be bi.

In Rachel's basement, she and Blaine kiss sloppily, surrounded by the rest of the glee kids.

Kurt didn't take that too well since he doesn't seem to think bisexuals are real.

Across a coffee shop table, Kurt gives Blaine a scathing look. "Bi is just what people call themselves when they're scared to admit they're gay."

Blaine got really fed up with Kurt so he dumped him.

"You're being so narrow minded and dismissive!" Blaine shouts across the choir room. "I'm sick of it! I'm done."

Then he went out with Rachel, but they had no chemistry so they called it off and Blaine's sure he really is gay. Kurt was really upset over getting dumped so he and Blaine just kinda didn't get back together. They're mostly over it but things are still a little weird.

At the end of a musical number, hugs and high fives are going around. Kurt and Blaine shake hands stiffly.

And that's what you missed on Glee.

~*~

"Again, winning Sectionals has done absolutely nothing for our cred," Mercedes lamented as she set her lunch tray down and dropped into her seat.

Kurt brushed his hair off his forehead with a sigh. "Let's face it, it's going to take a bigger win to earn us the respect we deserve."

"Yeah." Tina stared listlessly at her chicken nuggets. "On a less depressing note," she ate a nugget, "have either of you seen the new transfer kid?"

"Yeah." Mercedes made a face. "What kinda kid changes schools in November ?"

"Bargain store cowboys with no-name jeans and a ridiculously thick accent."

The two girls stared at Kurt. He shrugged. "He's in my math class."

"Oh," both girls said, nodding.

"He's kinda cute, though, in a pickup truck commercial kinda way," Mercedes said casually.

Tina and Kurt considered her, looked to each other, then nodded.

Meanwhile, a knock at his office doorframe startled Mr. Schuester into looking up from the stack of quizzes he was grading. A tall boy in a faded buttonfront, worn jeans, and scuffed boots was standing in the doorway under a thatch of sun-blonded hair, hands crammed in his pockets, shoulders hunched. "Mr. Schuester? I was in your Spanish One class this mornin'."

"Yeah, yeah." Mr. Schuester set the quizzes aside. "It's Joel, right?"

"Yessir. Joel Henry."

"Come in, sit. What can I do for you?"

Joel folded himself into the chair across from Mr. Schuester—quite a feat given the kid was at least as tall as Finn. He shook his head despairingly and met Mr. Schuester's gaze. "I don't know what I'm doin' in your class. I don't speak a word a Spanish. I been takin' German the past two years."

"We don't have a German program here," Mr. Schuester said carefully. "Shouldn't you be eating lunch right now?"

"I wasn't talkin' to nobody, didn't take long to eat." Joel sighed. "I'm gonna fail your class; I can't speak Spanish."

"It's an intro class, Joel."

"That I'm three months behind in! And I'm not good with languages."

"Okay." Mr. Schuester nodded. "Can you stay after school or do you have to catch a bus?"

"No, I drive."

"Great. Then right after school let's you and me go talk to Principal Figgins about moving you out of Spanish."

"Thank you, sir," Joel said. "But why couldn't we go talk to him during afternoon free period in a couple hours?"

Mr. Schuester held up his palms apologetically. "I coach the school's glee club and we meet during afternoon free period."

"Oh. Alright. Well, thank you, sir." Joel got to his feet. "Uh, before I go though, can you tell me how to get to the physics rooms? This school is a lot bigger than my old one."

~*~

After physics and history when afternoon free period came around, Joel found himself at loose ends just like he had at morning free period. So, just like that morning, he wandered the halls, trying to learn his way around. The handful of other kids not occupied with clubs, making out in corners, or smoking pot in the bathroom mercifully ignored him. He turned down another hall—the hall Mr. Schuester's office was on—and he heard music.

Oh yeah, glee club.

He lingered by the half-open door, watching as about a dozen kids danced around singing some pop song he didn't know. He recognized a few of the kids though—one of them, the kid who looked like the creepy Austrian ceramic dolls Joel's grandma collected, was definitely in his math class. The kid was hard to miss. Then there was the Latina cheerleader who'd blatantly offered him sex that morning. She scared him. And she'd noticed him. She'd stopped dancing to stare through the door at him, one eyebrow arched. Another of the girls—the short one in a cat sweater—noticed the scary Latina staring and followed her gaze. Joel gave them a pleading look and put a finger to his lips. The two girls shared a look, then resumed dancing, ignoring him.

The next morning, with his schedule fixed—home ec in place of Spanish, not great, but workable—Joel settled into his seat in the back of his first period math class. Suddenly, an argyle-clad butt perched itself on the edge of the table in front of him. He looked up to find the owner of the butt smiling down at him: creepy Austrian doll kid. "Hi, I'm Kurt Hummel."

Joel blinked. "Your last name is actually Hummel?"

Kurt frowned. "Yes, is that a problem?"

"No." Joel shook his head slowly. "The universe just has one hell of a sense a humor."

"I'm going to assume for your sake that that wasn't offensive. Anyway." Kurt leaned in, smile re-plastering itself across his rosy-cheeked face. "A little bird told me that you were spying on our glee club yesterday."

Joel gave him an unimpressed look. "Was it the sexy bird or the short one?"

"Both of them but that's beside the point." Kurt brushed away the question with a wave of his hand. "The point is, you should join."

Joel slid his math book and notebook between himself and Kurt. "I don't know, I don't really sing."

"Well, if you change your mind, we meet during free period every afternoon and on Monday mornings and after school on Thursdays. Sometimes after school on Fridays, too, but don't count on that one—it's on an as needed basis. Bring a song." Kurt's smile had turned fake. He patted Joel's shoulder and sashayed off to his own seat. Joel watched him go. He had no idea where the hell somebody would get purple argyle skinny jeans in suburban Ohio. He also had no idea why anyone would want to.

After that, class was uneventful. Trigonometry couldn't only be so exciting. Joel's next class, though, was unexpectedly awesome. It was home ec, and they'd been told to pair up to make no-bake cheesecake. A pretty blond girl in a cheerleading uniform walked right up to him, decidedly within Joel's personal space, and looked at him with intense, shiny blue eyes. "Santana told me that if I saw you I should seduce you into joining glee club so I think we should totally make cake out of cheese together." She leaned in to whisper, "What kind of cheese do you want?"

"Uh." Joel took a step back. "I already told your buddy Kurt I don't really sing." He handed her a block of cream cheese. "You really don't need to seduce me, either. Santana is the scary, sexy, Latina one, right?"

"Yeah, she's super hot."

"Well, I already told her I'm not really on the market."

"On the market for what?" The girl cocked her head to the side like a puppy.

Joel stared at her for a second then shook his head. "Nevermind. What's your name?"

"Brittany."

"I'm Joel."

Brittany's eyes widen and she whispered in awe. "You're a famous singer, we were just singing that song of yours about not being an arsonist."

Joel stared at her again. "That's Billy Joel. I'm not related to him."

"Oh...." She looked down at the cream cheese disappointedly.

He chewed his tongue briefly, then leaned toward her to confide, "But I'm a cowboy."

She immediately lit up with excitement. "A real one?"

"Mhm." He grinned.

"That's so cool."

At the end of home ec, Brittany handed Joel their cheesecake, then pulled him out of the room, ignoring his protests. She dragged him to the choir room where, despite the lack of an official club meeting, most of the club was hanging out—well, arguing.

"I think we should go caroling," the short one was saying. Her sweater had an owl today.

An Asian girl who looked like some kind of Victorian heiress who'd sold her soul to a demon butler gave the short one an incredulous look. "Do you remember how badly that went last year? We got a shoe thrown at us. By a teacher ."

"Hey, everyone," Brittany said pleasantly. "So it turns out he's not a famous singer like I thought when he said his name, but I brought the new guy and I didn't even have to seduce him." She grinned at Santana, who looked both impressed and disappointed.

"I was brought here against my will," Joel said. "But I have cheesecake if anyone wants some," he offered feebly.

"I will take some cheesecake," a curvy black girl with big heart-shaped earrings said. Joel handed her the pie pan he was holding.

"I'm glad you decided to join us," the short one said brightly, stepping forward to give him a salesman's smile. "I'm Rachel, I essentially run this—"

"I have not decided to join you," Joel said firmly. "Why are you all hounding me outta nowhere like this? I been at this school less than two days."

"We're pretty much always hoping for new members," Kurt said, lounging across two chairs next to the black girl. "You showed interest. And you're here now, so you might as well show us what you've got."

"I told you, I don't really sing." Joel shook his head and looked around the room. There was Kurt, the hip hop princess eating cheesecake, Rachel the American Girl doll, Asian vampire chick, a super nerdy kid in a wheelchair, a total of three cheerleaders, a guy with a mohawk, a guy in a sweatervest and bowtie, a blond Bieber-type, and three more dudes in letterman jackets. "Do you realize that most of you look more like cartoon characters than real people?"

Rachel huffed haughtily, Kurt and the girl next to him both frowned. The blond cheerleader who wasn't Brittany leaned on her elbows. "He's not wrong, though."

The guy in the sweatervest held his hands out and shrugged. "Yeah, pretty much everyone in this club is crazy."

"But, we're the most fun people in this whole damn school." The black girl stood up. "Look—what's your name?"

"Joel."

"Heya, Joel. I'm Mercedes. You gave me cheesecake, as far as I'm concerned that makes us friends. This is your second day here, so I figure you don't have too many friends yet."

"Not really, no." Joel admitted.

"Uh huh." Mercedes settled her weight into her hip. "And how many people not in this room have actually talked to you?"

"A guy with a jewfro shoved a microphone in my face...."

"Jacob doesn't count," sweatervest guy interjected. "He's a gossip blogger and you're the new kid, he'll harass you for a few weeks. I'm sorry. I transferred in last year, I never did find a way to avoid him entirely. Puck chasing him off is a good temporary measure though." He gestured at the guy with the mohawk.

"And," one of the letterman jacket guys said, "I don't really sing, either." He shrugged. "I used to sway in the background but now I dance."

Joel scrubbed a hand through his hair. "I'll think about it." He looked at sweatervest guy. "But you're right, you're all crazy." He walked out.

At lunch two classes later, Mercedes came up to Joel in the line. "Hey, Joel." She smiled and got a serving of tots. "You wanna sit with us?"

"Who's us?" He grabbed the least bruised apple available.

"Me, Tina, and Kurt."

"Uh," Joel hesitated.

Mercedes glared at him. "Kurt doesn't bite, you know."

"I know." Joel let out a breath and glanced over to the table where Kurt and Asian vampire chick were sitting. She must've been Tina. Joel shrugged. "I've just never met anyone like him before in my life. He's...a little overwhelming."

"I'll admit that he—and Rachel, and sometimes me and Santana—have a flare for the dramatic and it can get a little over the top." She shrugged. "Occupational hazard of showbiz."

Joel sighed.

"Who you gonna sit with if not us?"

"You got a point," Joel admitted. He followed her to the table and carefully sat between her and Tina the vampire. She and Kurt smiled at him. He nodded to them and focused on his food.

Brittany and Santana joined the table a minute later, paying zero attention to anyone else sitting there while they chit-chatted. After that, sweatervest bowtie guy came over carrying a tray. He and Kurt looked directly at each other, Kurt busied himself with his phone, and sweatervest pulled up a chair between Joel and Mercedes. Joel glanced between him and Kurt a couple times. “Well, absolutely no one can tell the two of you used to date.”

Both boys grimaced and glanced at each other.

“Is the awkward that obvious?” sweatervest guy asked.

Joel nodded and gestured between them. “There's laser beams of awkward.”

“Good God, he said what we've all been thinking,” Santana said in astonishment. “At least, I think he did. I'm only sure of every other word. Where the hell are you from, cowboy?”

“Wyoming,” Joel said flatly.

Santana blinked and tilted her head. “See, there's a problem with that: I'm pretty sure Wyoming really doesn't exist.”

Joel rolled his eyes. “I promise you it does.”

Santana shook her head. “I don't believe y—”

“Where in Wyoming?” Kurt interrupted.

Joel poked at his food. “Trust me, you've never heard of it.” He paused and took a moment to study Kurt. “But I'm gonna go way out on a limb and say you've seen Brokeback Mountain.”

Kurt nodded. “Everyone at this table has, even if only because I made them.”

Joel couldn't help but snicker. “Okay, so in Brokeback, Ennis—the blond one, Heath Ledger—and his wife live in Riverton. I'm from Crowheart, 'bout an hour northwest a Riverton.”

Everyone exchanged looks and nodded or shrugged.

“Well, I still don't think we have any idea where that is,” sweatervest guy said, “but that's a pretty good frame of reference.”

“Why did you move here in the middle of the semester?” Tina asked.

“My folks split,” Joel said quickly. “Me an' my mama an' my sister moved in with my mama's sister. Sorry, who're you?” He looked at sweatervest guy. “Never got yer name.”

“Oh, I'm sorry. I'm Blaine.”

“Pleased to meetcha.” Joel went back to eating.

~

End of chapter! Read the rest on Ao3 here.

[dannywintr]

Full Name: Daniel Atticus Winter Nicknames: Danny Face Claim: Nick Robinson Pronouns and Gender: Cis man, he/him Birthday: February 17, 1995 Birth place: Fairford, Washington How long have they been in town?: Born in Fairford, left for New York at 19, came back about six months ago Sexuality: Heterosexual Housing: Downtown Occupation: Tattoo artist at Ink City/aspiring musician Family: Parents he's no-contact with and a younger sister, Clara (21) Personality: Small-town artsy soft boy musician obsessed with the idea of love, high-functioning stoner, chronic romanticizer, pretentious philosophizer who almost manages to be humble about it.

basic stats.

full name: daniel atticus winter nickname(s): danny birthday: february 17, 1995 age: 27 gender id: cis man pronouns: he/him sexuality: heterosexual nationality: american ethnicity: white religion: atheist birthplace: fairford, washington current neighborhood: downtown occupation: tattoo artist at ink spot/aspiring musician education: high school

physical.

hair color: brown eye color: dark hazel height: 6' tattoos: a few large pieces tba piercings: none scars: tba

nuclear family.

mother: jeanna winter, 55, sales associate at a small plant shop father: craig winter, 57, insurance adjuster sibling(s): clara (sister, 21)

personality.

outlook: optimistic pos traits: outgoing, confident, chronically chill and even-tempered, creative, artistic, empathetic, independent neg traits: judgmental, not a risk-taker, quietly holds grudges, wayyyy too comfortable cutting people out of his life, avoidant likes: drawing up tats, chatting w strangers, beer, lord of the rings, gaming, obsessed w bioshock, 90s cartoons, smoking weed, being in a relationship, animals, old black and white movies, Kurt Vonnegut dislikes: people who feel disingenuous, cheaters, top 40 music, when white people ask him to do tribal tats, reality tv, the kardashians, his parents, people who don’t like animals, politics, politicians, cops

biography.

tw for: narcissistic parenting, cancer, alcohol abuse

Danny Winter was born to two batshit crazy narcissists in Fairford, Washington, in the middle of a February snowstorm. Craig (his dad) was a moody and manipulative alcoholic who did things like snoop in his childrens' rooms, or start cooking food and then drunkenly wander off to do something else, leaving eight-year-old Danny to have to start remembering to check the stove every once in a while lest the house burn down. Jeanna (his mom) was okay except when she went into unpredictable blackout fits of rage that Danny had to learn to endure straight-faced because the wrong mouth twitch was liable to trigger another meltdown. Clara, his younger sister, was born when he was already six years old, while their dad was in the middle of a two-year-long stint of being sober (but still moody, and more controlling than ever).

Unlike Clara, who was always very submissive towards their parents, Danny spent most of his teen years fighting with them. Sometimes it was smaller things, like not giving into his mom's insane demands that he only wear the clothes she buys him, or his dad snapping at him that he does like steak when he'd make it for dinner; sometimes it was bigger things: his mom trying to take away the phone he started paying for himself in high school, or his dad locking the doors to the house if he came home one minute past curfew, which led to many nights sleeping at his aunt's house, or his friends' houses, or in his car when he finally got one, and a couple times at the park down the street from the house, when it was nice out.

A naturally gregarious person, the other side of Danny's life was always good enough to nearly make up for his atrocious home life. He made friends easily, and he was good at pulling girls. He had two long-term relationships in high school, both of which were pretty healthy and normcore but one of which ended really badly and was the reason he peaced out of Fairford to LA so fast after high school.

Besides his friends and romantic relationships and smoking inhuman amounts of weed, Danny used music and art to cope when he was at home, and he carried that with him to California. He spent most of his first year there in a shitty little apartment, working at a botanic garden cleaning the ponds and trying to jumpstart his music career. When he had shit luck with that, he decided to try and monetize his physical art instead and started a tattoo apprenticeship, which he ended up loving.

He was in LA working as a tattoo artist until about six months ago, when his sister called to tell him that his aunt's breast cancer -- which she had been battling on and off for a very long time, and who had been like a proxy parents to them when they were teens -- had come back, and that things weren't looking good. Danny dropped everything to go spend time with her before she passed, and in doing so realized how much he missed Fairford. Not his parents, but his sister, his old friends, his old stomping grounds. Finding out there was an opening for a tattoo artist at Ink Spot sealed the deal for him; LA was expensive and he'd long gotten sick of the culture there, and with the heartbreak of losing his aunt, he felt it was time to go home.

[guangchuans]

[Image description: 8 digital drawings illustrating the concepts described above. Each shows:

Two women wearing folk Southern Poland clothing (white shirts under grey vests, black skirts with red flower design, and red headscarves) sitting together holding hands, both smiling wide. The poster is framed with yellow designs of grains and flowers, with the title “Babie Lato” on top.

Two men, both bus drivers, during a break. Both are wearing typical work uniforms, a sweater vest on top of a dress shirt with chinos. One of them is sitting inside the bus, resting over the steering wheel. The other is leaning back on the front of the vehicle, smoking a cigarette. Where the bus number and destination would normally be is the title, “Pętla.”

Two women working as cashiers in the Żabka convenience store. They’re both wearing work uniforms, a green polo t-shirt with the shop name on it. One of the women is leaning over the other, with an arm around her shoulders, clicking something on her cashier screen. The other woman is looking up at her. On the table before then is a plastic baggie with Kaiser rolls inside. The title, “Kod na kajzerkę,” is written above them in loopy text.

Two elderly men, one significantly taller than the other, look at each other over a garden fence. Both are wearing checkered shirts tucked in dress pants, as well as leather caps. The taller man is holding a rake and the other is resting his arm on the handle of some sort of garden tool. They’re surrounded by lush greenery. The title is written in loopy white text there, reading “Kwitnąca miłość.”

Two men and a woman are sitting together at a diner, the woman feeding one of the men while the other has his arms around the both of them. The poster is framed by trays of typical Polish food, like krokiety, rolled crepes, pierogi, gołąbki, pork chops, and two kinds of soup. The title, “O dwóch takich co ukradli mi serce,” is written above them, on a short curtain.

Two boys wearing tracksuits stand close, one of them raising a white-red-blue scarf to cover their faces as they possibly kiss. They stand in front of the goal on a neighbourhood soccer field, with balconies behind them decorated with the Legia Warszawa flag. The title is “Po drugiej stronie boiska.”

Two men in Highlands Podhale folk clothing stand close, one putting a golden ring on the other. The clothing consists of white outer jackets with blue and red folk embroidery and a black cap with many tiny shells on it. Both men have large moustaches. The title is written above them in white fancy text and it’s “Złoty pierścień.”

Two girls both wearing white t-shirts with red safety vests on top lean in close to each other, both holding onto ropes of a boat. Title above them reads “Przy pełnym takielunku.”

End image description.]

Zainspirowane tym postem (i komentarzami i tagami pod nim) o koncepcie na Polskie seriale lgbtq w stylu Tajlandzkich produkcji : D

[affordabletobaccoaustralia]

How to Operate a Tobacco Store Online

The ecommerce market for tobacco products can be challenging. Many payment processors restrict sales of tobacco and require age verification solutions. You should consider finding a processor that does not restrict tobacco sales and that is compatible with high-risk payment gateways.

Existing restrictions limiting online access to tobacco products appear to be effective. Among adults, rates for purchasing traditional cigars and e-cigarettes remained relatively low throughout the study period.

Offer a wide range of products

Buy tobacco online are increasingly focusing on a wide range of products that can appeal to a diverse audience. These include cigars, pipe tobacco, and smoking accessories. Providing a wide selection of these products is essential to building trust and brand recognition. Additionally, it helps to ensure that the quality of your products is consistent.

The most popular items purchased online are e-cigarettes and traditional cigars, but other items like smokeless tobacco, ashtrays, and vaping supplies are also available. Selling tobacco products online requires compliance with advertising regulations and strict age verification procedures. For this reason, it is important to partner with a payment processor that supports age verification software. These tools can help prevent underage purchases and avoid regulatory violations. FTx Identity is an excellent choice for this purpose.

Offer doorstep delivery

Tobacco stores online can offer doorstep delivery service, making it convenient for customers to purchase their tobacco products without having to leave home. This can be a huge benefit for people who work long hours or have children to look after. Tobacco stores also provide a safe environment for customers, and some of them allow customers to make purchases using their credit cards.

Tobacco and vape businesses need to ensure that they comply with federal and state laws and regulations when selling their products. This includes using strong age verification methods and ensuring that they ship only to adults. If a retailer violates these rules, they will be subject to FDA surveillance and may even lose their business. The right ecommerce platform will help you build your tobacco store online in compliance with federal and state law.

Establish trust and brand recognition

The internet has revolutionized the way people shop for everything, including tobacco products. However, it’s important to understand and follow local laws regarding online advertising for tobacco stores. It’s also important to use age verification software to ensure that customers are of legal age before completing a transaction.

Many smokers purchase cigars, pipes and vape cartridges online. They may even find unique handmade cigarettes and tobacco that they cannot get anywhere else. In addition, they may be able to access more competitive prices for their favorite brands.

Tobacco shops that sell these items can add custom barcodes to their inventory catalog with POS+. The system can even help them track which items require an ID check based on the regulations that apply to their store.

Maintain high-quality standards

Tobacco ecommerce businesses are growing in popularity, and it’s important for these sites to maintain high-quality standards. This includes providing quality products and services, compliance with regulations, and security measures.

Additionally, tobacco stores should focus on marketing strategies that are compliant with advertising restrictions. This includes using FTx Identity for age verification and avoiding marketing materials that could appeal to minors.

In addition, tobacco stores should also make sure that their warehousing facilities are secure and comply with regulatory requirements. They should also offer customer service that is prompt and professional. This will help build trust and brand recognition. Moreover, it will help keep customers happy and loyal to the brand. It’s important to set clear quality objectives and involve employees in achieving them.

Ensure security

If you want to operate a tobacco store, you should ensure that your website design is user-friendly and secure. You also need to ensure that your products are sourced from reputable wholesalers who follow regulations and maintain high-quality standards.

You must also comply with state and federal tobacco laws, which vary by region. Some states require a tobacco retail license to sell cigars and other tobacco products. In addition, you must be aware of local zoning laws that restrict smoking near schools, churches, and certain residences.

You should also use age verification software to prevent underage purchases. This technology can scan IDs in seconds and confirm a customer’s age. It can help you avoid costly fines and penalties from the FDA and other regulatory bodies.

[scrumptioushottubstrawberry]

Unlocking Business Success: How the Right POS System Can Transform Your Store or Gym

Have you ever wondered how a good POS system can simplify your business, save you time, and even boost your profits? Whether you’re running a Bookstore POS System, a Clothing Store POS System, a Vape Store POS System, or a Gym POS System, you’ve likely felt the need for a robust system that can do more than just process sales. But why stop there? If you’re involved in hospitality, you’ve probably asked yourself What is POS in the Hospitality Industry? and how can it help you improve customer service.

In this guide, we’re going to explore how different types of POS systems can be tailored to your specific business, helping you streamline operations, improve customer experience, and drive business growth.

What Exactly Is a POS System?

A POS (Point of Sale) system is not just a machine that scans barcodes and processes payments. Modern POS systems have evolved into comprehensive tools that can manage inventory, track sales, generate customer reports, and integrate with various online platforms. For example, a Bookstore POS System won’t just let you scan books and take payments; it will manage stock, create sales reports, and even track your customer loyalty programs.

Think of a POS system as the brain of your business. It keeps everything running smoothly in the background while you focus on growth and customer satisfaction.

But how does it work in different sectors? Let’s break it down.

The Magic Behind a Bookstore POS System

Why a Bookstore POS System Is Essential

If you’re running a bookstore, you know how difficult it can be to manage all the different titles, authors, genres, and stock levels. On top of that, customers might place special orders, return books, or participate in loyalty programs. A Bookstore POS System can help you juggle all these tasks.

Here’s why it’s a game-changer:

Real-time Inventory Tracking: Automatically updates stock when books are sold, returned, or ordered.

ISBN Scanning: Makes checkout fast and accurate, no more manually typing long ISBN codes.

Order Management: Keep track of customer orders and fulfil them promptly.

Customer Loyalty Programs: Encourage repeat purchases by offering discounts and rewards to loyal customers.

Why does it matter? With a streamlined POS system, you reduce human errors, save time, and ultimately improve your customer’s shopping experience.

The Power of a Clothing Store POS System

The Benefits of a Clothing Store POS System

Running a clothing store is a fast-paced endeavour. With multiple sizes, colours, and styles, keeping track of your inventory can feel overwhelming. That’s where a Clothing Store POS System steps in to save the day.

Here’s what you get:

Inventory by Size, Colour, and Style: Easily manage stock by category, ensuring you never run out of popular items.

Seamless E-commerce Integration: Sync your in-store and online inventory, ensuring you don't oversell.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Track customer preferences and buying patterns, helping you offer personalised shopping experiences.

Seasonal Promotions: Run effective discounts and manage sales with just a few clicks.

Why is this important? Managing a clothing store is all about speed and efficiency. A good POS system makes sure you never miss a sale due to mismanagement or disorganisation.

Vape Store POS System: Keep Your Business Smoking Hot

Why Choose a Vape Store POS System?

If you manage a vape store, you need a system that keeps track of e-liquids, devices, coils, and other accessories while also complying with age restrictions. A Vape Store POS System does all that—and more!

Here’s how it can benefit your vape business:

Age Verification: Integrated checks to ensure that your customers meet legal age requirements before purchasing.

Product Management: Keep tabs on various e-liquids, vaping devices, and accessories, all in one place.

Customer Profiles: Track customer preferences and suggest new flavours based on their previous purchases.

Loyalty Programs: Reward frequent customers with points and special discounts, encouraging repeat business.

Why does this matter? In a highly competitive market like vaping, personalising customer experiences and ensuring legal compliance is crucial. The right POS system ensures that your business operates smoothly and customers keep coming back.

Gym POS System: Elevate Your Fitness Business

How a Gym POS System Can Transform Your Gym

Managing a gym is not just about selling memberships. You’ve got class schedules, personal trainers, and retail products to think about. A Gym POS System can help you handle all of these aspects seamlessly.

Here’s why you need it:

Membership Management: Easily track membership renewals, cancellations, and upgrades.

Class Scheduling and Reservations: Allow members to book classes and personal training sessions online or through an app.

Retail Sales: Sell gym products like protein shakes, supplements, or branded clothing directly through the POS.

Attendance Tracking: Monitor which members attend most frequently and offer them special perks.

Why is it important? A gym is all about customer engagement. A good POS system ensures that your members have a hassle-free experience, from signing up to checking in for a class.

What is POS in the Hospitality Industry?

Exploring What is POS in the Hospitality Industry

The hospitality industry is all about delivering a great customer experience, and a POS system is at the heart of this process. Whether you run a restaurant, café, or hotel, understanding What is POS in the Hospitality Industry is crucial to running your business efficiently.

Here’s how a POS system can help in hospitality:

Table Management: Assign tables and track orders for quicker service.

Kitchen Integration: Send orders directly to the kitchen, reducing the chance of miscommunication.

Payment Flexibility: Offer your customers a range of payment options, including contactless and mobile payments.

Multi-location Management: If you operate more than one restaurant or café, you can manage them all through a centralised POS system.

Why does this matter? Customer satisfaction is key in hospitality. A well-functioning POS system ensures smooth operations and happier guests.

Choosing the Right POS System for Your Business: Key Considerations

Now that you understand how different POS systems work, how do you choose the right one for your business?

1. Industry-Specific Features

Make sure the POS system you choose is tailored to your industry. A vape shop has different needs than a bookstore or a gym.

2. Ease of Use

The system should be intuitive. Your employees should be able to learn and operate it without extensive training.

3. Integration with Other Tools

Your POS should integrate with other business tools like accounting software, e-commerce platforms, or marketing automation tools.

4. Cost

Look at both the upfront costs and any ongoing fees. Some POS systems charge a flat monthly fee, while others take a percentage of your sales.

5. Customer Support

A POS system is only as good as the support that comes with it. Make sure the company offers 24/7 customer support in case of any issues.

Common Questions About POS Systems

1. Do POS systems help with inventory management?Absolutely! Most POS systems come with built-in inventory management features that track stock levels in real-time.

2. Can I use the same POS system for online and in-store sales?Yes, many modern POS systems offer omnichannel capabilities, allowing you to manage both online and offline sales seamlessly.

3. How secure is a POS system?Most reputable POS systems come with robust security features, including encryption and fraud detection, to keep your business and customers safe.

Conclusion: Make the Smart Choice for Your Business

Whether you’re managing a Bookstore POS System, a Clothing Store POS System, a Vape Store POS System, or a Gym POS System, investing in the right system can truly transform the way you run your business.

[heraldtales]

trying to assemble my thoughts on why dota, as much as i am enjoying it (and enjoyed hon some years ago) is so much learning and that makes it hard to recommend, role by role

pos 1/safelane carry: need to last hit well, need to get real familiar with the items and shopping quickly and using your courier, need to know when to farm and when to fight and who you can go after and exactly when

pos2/mid: 1v1 so basically no help early, clock aware for both runes and ideally supplementing your farm by stacking nearby camps and clearing them, team will expect you to gank and bitch at you for it but they're not always right, matchup awareness blah blah, also real important to be good with shop/courier/know what you want

pos 3/offlane: usually wanna be a hero who either baits or initiates so you have to (again) know who to go on and when, shop stuff (again), blink as a core item for many so that is saving up to 2250 at once

pos 4+5/supports: expected to not take too much farm and somehow still be useful and not feed too much, plus you have to learn the ward/counterward minigame. i played so much support in hon and im still relearning the warding part 😒 plus now there are other consumables i should be buying more like smoke (didnt exist when i played hon, think it was added later) and blood grenade

idk this is so unstructured and i dont think i mentioned all the overlaps lol. and there's something like 120 heroes. and you wanna be somewhat aware of their 4 abilities each including about how long the cooldowns are, plus their attack ranges and which ones are squishy or tanky, and the facets and talents and maybe think about items they usually buy...

it is SO MUCH but i personally kinda love it.