Point of Sale

What are gift card or gift certificates? Wikipedia defines Gift Cards as "restricted monetary equivalent or scrip that is issued by retailers or banks to be used as an alternative to a non-monetary gift." Now can gift cards or gift certificates expire? A very good question! Short Answer: It Depends. On what: The laws governing your State or Country. As...

Ever wonder how small businesses turn into a franchise? Or how a store fails in a a busy location, but the same store flourishes where no one would ever imaged it would? > We have all heard that success is dependent on three factor: Location, Location, Location. Well, then what is the right location? One with a lot of foot...

Earlier today I walked into an Italian Deli which has one of the best sandwiched I have tasted. The place has been owned and operated by the same family since the 1960s and little has change. Its one of those traditional deli/markets which carries a bunch of imported Italian goods including pastas, wines, a variety of gelatos and of course...

This is a completely understandable concern and we got an email from a potential customer regarding this. The question is reflective of a smart customer, business owner, who categorizes POS Systems as an investment rather then a cost.   Questions about buying Point of Sale: Should I buy a used POS? Short Answer: NO Should I buy a cheap POS...

Part II: The Gelato Challenge (Read Part I) So we started on this journey and decided to just hit the streets. What we found about San Francisco is that Gelato is served both in dedicated Gelaterias that only sell Gelato & Sorbet and also in other desert shops where the Gelato is part of other goodies. So these are the...

San Francisco POS - San Francisco Point of Sale – San Francisco Cash Register Had a call earlier form a customer in the San Francisco Bay Area and first thing he asked was "Why do you claim to be the best point of sale company in San Francisco?" For those who have experienced us, you know.  Not only do we...

Who has the fastest and best payment merchant account services? Credit Card Processing time is defined as the time it takes to run your  transaction once a credit card has been presented and charged. The bigger picture is total transaction item which starts from the time your customer starts the order until the completion. Obviously the importance increases with increasing...

San Francisco POS - San Francisco Point of Sale – San Francisco Cash Register What is the best POS System for my business in San Francisco and the Bay Area? Sintel Systems! We are not just a point-of-sale POS company, but also a one-stop solutions provider. Why are we the best to deliver high quality products and attentive services to...

Myth or Reality? POS Credit Card Processing As customers have become wiser they understand that credit card processing not only increases their sales, but also generates a small revenue for the credit card processor. This is very true. So this well know notion has been used by some to claim that they will give a free point of sale system...

The short answer is we offer value, not cheap point of sale, but read on to get the whole picture. A common question we get from our potential customers is “What is the difference between Sintel Systems POS and a national recognized brand such as Micros?” This is a very intelligent and smart question. After all our we are able...

In-house financing is when the company selling the POS to you also finances the system within the company. Outside financing is when either 1) the company selling you the POS gets an outside financial institution to get you financed or 2) when the customers obtains a loan from a bank to get the system. Sintel Systems utilizes outside financing for...

Read This before you buy your surveillance system! Read the first page of the article titled "San Francisco security cameras' choppy video" from the San Francisco Gate before proceeding. You can also find the article at the bottom of this blog. Now on with our story... One would think that a City as large as San Francisco and a sizable...

Part I: The Gelato Challenge Sintel Systems has a long history of serving the frozen dessert industry. We have the fortune of working in some of the most delicious industries out there. We still love those frozen delights as much as we did when we were kids looking forward to the next gelato (I personally prefer sorbet), ice cream, or...

Recently, I walked into a local San Francisco bar & restaurant and noticed something that is unfortunately becoming more and more common amongst many retailers in San Francisco, the bay area generally, all over the nation: Unused or underused POS systems next to a cash register making the already small counter areas a total mess. Imagine this: A cash register...

What is the difference between Sintel Systems and a free point of sale POS system? Recently we received a call from a potential client located in New Jersey with the following to say: “I have decided that it’s time to get a POS (point of sale) system. I checked out your website and found it very user friendly, but I...

FREE POS – FREE Point of Sale – FREE Cash Register – Restaurant, Bar, Pub & Retail Most of us have heard the phrase "There ain't no such thing as a free lunch" or "There's no such thing as a free lunch" or other variations of this phrase. Or how about if “it’s too good to be true then it...

Lately, we've received a high number of calls from current and potential Frozen Yogurt business owners asking about Tare Weights. The main question is do I have to tare my software for frozen yogurt, or any other weighted item, in my state? Sure, we have a vast knowledge about computers, technology, point of sale systems and software, and the frozen...

Sintel Frozen Yogurt POS is a powerful point of sale software that can be used to serve a variety of different types of business's. The program is designed to be used as a touch screen system and is programmed to be as user friendly as possible. Here at Sintel Systems we pride ourselves is providing our customers with as much...

Scale & Printer Connection Instructions Connecting your scale and printer to a Sintel Systems Frozen Yogurt POS System is very easy to do. Just follow the instructions provided in the above PDF file and you will soon have both connected and ready for your day to day operations. Scale & Printer Connection Instructions II Once you have your adapters connected...

July 21, 2011 - Sintel Systems, the global leader in frozen yogurt POS systems, is excited about the opening of Melbourne's latest addition: Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt located at: Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt QV Melbourne Australia Shop 1-034, Level 1 Urban Market QV 210 Lonsdale Street, 3000, Melbourne Sintel System is www.TuttiFruttiPointOfSale.com Call us at our New South Wales Number...

Scales are an essential part of any Sell By Weight POS System. They allow the business owner to charge customers based on the weight of their purchase. These scales are therefore a very critical part of a successful sell by weight business such as frozen yogurt. Making sure your scale is always in proper calibration is an essential topic which...

Kitchen Display Systems also known as KDS has evolved from complicated hardware packages consisting of PC, monitor or screen, and bumpbar to a simple all in one hardware with touch application.  Sintel Systems offers the KDS Module with all Restaurant POS Systems Packages. KDS Installation Made Easy: Installation is also simplified. All you need is power and a Ethernet connection...

Sintel Systems is committed to providing a high level of service to all of our customers. This guide is just a small part of our ongoing commitment to providing our customers with the help they need when setting up their POS Systems. For A Full Color Guide on How To Add Menu Items Using RestaurantPOS, click the link below. Adding...

Sunday, May 20th, was a devastating day for Joplin and it's residents. Open only for a couple weeks the CherryBerry Frozen Yogurt location in Joplin took a direct hit and is now part of the disaster scene. CCN's iReport website shows footage from the security cameras at the Frozen Yogurt Shop. In the video you can clearly see the counter...

Sintel Systems is the leader in providing top quality POS and Surveillance products, as well as unparalleled Customer Service & Support. Don't just take our word for it though, take a look at our ever-growing list of Testimonials, Customers, and Frozen Yogurt Clients. **Note: These lists reflect only a portion of Sintel clients. Here is one of our happy clients...

Sintel Systems customers may purchase a Rapid Replacement Warranty on any of our POS Package Products. With this Warranty, clients may report a dysfunctional product, and have it replaced with a new overnight-shipped product. The Rapid Replacement Warranty lasts for 3 years, and must be purchased for individual POS Hardware. Give your business the reassurance of having a functioning Point...

Your Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt business is booming; ensure that you have enough POS Supplies to keep up with your customers. Sintel Systems is your number one source for low price Frozen Yogurt Point of Sale Supplies. Thermal receipt Printer Paper is one of the first supplies you will run out of, so make sure to have an abundance. Custom Gift...

Sintel Systems offers the most competitive priced Cabling Services on the market. Whether it is Audio, Video, or Network Data related, we can use our experience to get the job done. Sintel provides cabling services to any kind of business, with any kind of building layout. We're not daunted by hard-to-get-to areas that need cabling. Sintel also provides full set-up...

If your business owns many vehicles traveling great distances, it can be difficult to keep track of vehicle performance, driver performance, mileage, and location. Sintel Systems will provide your business with our GPS Fleet Management Service. With this service, you can gain complete control of your vehicles like never before. It works like this: A Networkfleet GPS Device is installed...

Sintel Systems is the leader in quality Surveillance Products. We offer a range of Security Cameras, DVR, and Surveillance Camera Accessories. Sintel can provide you with every element of your complete home or business Security System, and you won't find better prices. From Brackets & Housing, to Power Supplies & IR lluminators, Sintel Systems has you covered. Does that old...

You don't have to be James Bond to have sophisticated, concealed spy gadgetry. Sintel Systems offers a range of specialized Hidden Cameras for video and audio recording. Designed to look like common, everyday objects, these uniquely crafted spy cameras can be invaluable tools against crime. The C-LIGHTER, C-PEN, C-WATCH and C-KEY Spy Recorders each display and record both video and...

The Retail Point of Sale Package from Sintel Systems comes equipped with everything you need for you Retail Store. One of the featured items included in this Retail POS Package is the LED Barcode Scanner. This high speed Scanner captures 120 images per second, and possesses a formidable depth of field for its price. The complete Retail POS Package also...

If your PC Charge doesn't seem to be running, there are a few things you need to make sure of. PC Charge Credit Card Processing is based on your stable Broadband Internet connection, therefore this is one of the first things you should verify. If the PC Charge Icon is not visible on your System Tray, located on the bottom...

Sintel provides only the latest Point of Sale technology to our clients. We place an emphasis on quality, reliability and affordability, and never go with the bare minimum. Our packages include everything you need to have your point of sale up and running. This includes Hardware, Software, and Support. Hardware TouchPC - Cash Drawer - Receipt Printer - Customer Display...

At Sintel Systems, we know that protecting your home and your loved ones is of vital importance. However, you may end up spending more money installing an outdated system based around a phone line. Additionally, you may be putting yourself and your family at greater risk. Old home security systems based on phone lines can be very costly considering that...

Technology is offering more and more options to aid business franchises in management, efficiency and communication. ASP, or Application Service Provider, is a tool which allows Merchants to view various reports about multiple stores from a remote or Corporate location. This software allows remote access to Point of Sale Terminal information such as Total Sales Summary, Detailed Sales Report, Credit...

You’ve taken care of the Point of Sale and Surveillance systems for your business… Have you considered the security of the power behind those systems? In this modern age built on connections, power surges are a frequent problem for businesses. They can consequentially interfere with networks, creating lapses in information flow, resulting in the loss of valuable time and resources...

While Coffee and Frozen Yogurt have been dominating the US food service market for the last few years, another business has been on the rise: Bakeries. Especially popular during the cold seasons of Fall and Winter, much as the Coffee industry, Bakeries provide a warm, inviting atmosphere in which customers can unwind. Bakeries stimulate the senses, with dizzying aromas that...

It’s safe to say that everyone loves cupcakes. They’re perfect for holidays, birthday parties, business functions, weddings, anniversaries…and the list goes on. We love Cupcakes so much that “cupcake” is used as a term of endearment. Something no one loves, however, is an unreliable POS system. At Sintel Systems, we have a passion for Point of Sale that matches your...

Introducing the UP-5200 & UP-7000 All-In-One Touch PCs. Sleek, modern and designed for all of your modern Point of Sale needs, these top-of-the line systems will not only outperform your old POS, but will make your business look better with their fresh, cool aesthetic. UP-5200: Where Quality Meets Affordability This modestly sized, sleek Touch PC will provide a stylish, cost-effective...

Rent and Return It With the cost of renting your place, buying your inventory, and paying your temporary employees, you might want to also obtain your point-of-sale (POS) and security camera system on a temporary basis, too. While you might operate your Halloween store every year, you may not want to store the equipment the rest of the year. Additionally...

"Controlling your inventory and making profits should not be the scary part of your Halloween store." During Halloween season, countless businesses temporarily lease vacant retail locations around the country to sell their Halloween products. However, these temporary stores experience an increased amount of shrinkage due to a number of factors, including Employee Theft, Shoplifting, Administrative Error, and Vendor Fraud. It...

If you're one of the many people riding the frozen yogurt wave and want to open your own Tutti Frutti shop please find your Tutti Frutti POS system here: www.TuttiFruttiPointofSale.comThis self-serve frozen yogurt shop, equipped with the professional point-of-sale system from Sintel Systems, has quickly gained popularity all around the US, serving over 50 flavors and several toppings to residents...

Continuing the conquest of frozen yogurt across North America, we present CherryBerry: a new self-serve yogurt lounge opening its doors to a sea of yogurt-crazy consumers in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. A wide variety of flavors and toppings are a necessity for any good frozen yogurt shop, and CherryBerry certainly delivers with over 12 flavors and 50 toppings. Taste & variety...

It's summer again, and it's hot. If you live in southern California, you can't seem to go anywhere these days without seeing a frozen yogurt store. Consumers from all around can be regularly seen seeking shelter from the heat at one of these tasty little spots, with frozen yogurt dispensaries popping up left and right. This frozen yogurt frenzy is...

Modern Technology for the Modern Home It's late. You're awoken by a strange noise. You think there may be an intruder in your home. What do you do? Who do you call? How much time do you have? Might the intruder have already cut your phone line? Emergencies happen. Protecting your home is of great importance, whether you're there or...

The Back Office user-friendly features will assist you in managing your business efficiently. Once the software is running, your terminals will not only handle Point of Sale transactions, but will be working along with the Back Office Operation Management Program. The Back Office System will keep a record of the profit of your company, any sale and purchase transactions; it...

Current technology is offering more and more options to aid businesses in management, efficiency and communication. ASP (Application Service Provider) is a feature included in our POS Software which permits business owners to view various sales reports and information about their store or multiple stores from a remote or corporate location. This feature called Back Office gives remote access to...

So which came first, Ice Cream or Gelato? The art of gelato dates back to the ancient Roman and Egyptian times. Prior to that, it was some of the Asian cultures who started mixing crushed ice and flavorings about 5,000 years ago.  A few centuries after, the Egyptians prepared mixed iced drinks with fruit juices which inspired the Romans to...

The Frozen Yogurt Industry is quickly growing with more demand nationwide than any other time in it’s history. Customers are looking for variety with flavors one would never believe possible. Frozen Yogurt Shop owners are looking for ways to keep up with the demand hunger for variety. With some stores accumulating lines as long as the eye can see, order...

Nada calienta al espíritu como el olor del pan horneado recién hecho.  En la Panadería local uno experimenta con aromas dulces, el ambiente cálido, y los productos horneados que la Panadería le ofrece.  Ya sea que usted esta buscando el pastel perfecto para su boda, o simplemente un croissant fresco con una taza de café expresso, estos lugares encantadores lo...

Nothing warms the spirit like the smell of freshly baked bread. At your local Bakery, you can experience the sweet aromas, warm atmosphere and delicious baked products that they have to offer.  Whether you’re looking for that perfect wedding cake, or just looking for a freshly baked croissant with a shot of espresso, these lovely spots will leave you feeling...

“Controlling your inventory and making profits should not be the scary part of your Halloween Store.”During Halloween season, countless businesses temporarily lease vacant retail locations around the country to sell their Halloween products. However, these temporary stores experience an increased amount of shrinkage due to a number of factors, including Employee Theft, Shoplifting, Administrative Error, and Vendor Fraud. It can...

July 19, 2010 - Broken Arrow, OK - Sintel Systems, the leading provider of point of sale (POS) systems announced earlier it established Cherry Berry's exclusive POS provider to facilitate the franchise-wide purchase of POS systems for all Cherry Berry locations. As the exclusive       provider of POS systems, the company offers several layers of incentive including heavily...

We introduced the Restaurant Wireless Service Request System in our products line as the "Smart Server" in 2010.  During this time other industries have also taken advantage of its use.  Although it is not to be used as a Life Safety Device the Day Spa and Tanning Industries have also taken advantage of its uses. Below is a list of...

It seems like the Frozen Yogurt Industry is not slowing anytime soon. Although it feels like Los Angeles is saturated, we are no way close.  As for the rest of the country, they are just catching up. Frozen Yogurt & Ice Cream Shops must have the three most important criteria to open as described bellow: LOCATION:  By far the most...