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Business Systems
Go digital and enjoy the increased efficiency that comes from being able to access your information and data anytime, anywhere. Equipped with the right software, implementation and knowledge on how these systems work, your business will turn into a well-oiled machine that quickly generates profit.
Transitioning to the cloud has many benefits: From being able to access your data on the go, to automating difficult processes and greatly reducing the time spent on repetitive administration tasks. With advantages like that, why wouldn’t you make the change?
Our expert team of integrators can provide you with applications that will help with every aspect of your business. From online inventory management to cloud-based timesheets and job management, to reporting software, even Xero training. If you haven’t reviewed your systems in the last 12 months, with the speed that technologies are changing, there is probably a better way to do things now.
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From initial investigation through to installation and training
Our solutions are tailored to the specific needs of your business:
- Using scalable technology
- Responsive to your business growth
- Adaptable to your processes
- Capable of achieving real changes to how your business runs.
Integrating your various business systems correctly can be tricky. Being able to do it well with a clear understanding of your business processes and the best technology options that suit you is a new and emerging skill – one that can be difficult to find. Carbon has consciously positioned itself as leader in the development implementation of integrated business systems.
Enjoy the benefits of streamlining your business
A few of the benefits of moving your business to the cloud are:
- Real peace of mind and reduced stress
Working with the dedicated staff at Carbon helps reduce the management stress associated with the IT requirements of doing business today. - More flexibility
Don’t be restricted by past decisions or contracts signed. With cloud computing, you can simply scale a subscription up and down according to requirements and adjust IT expenditure to reflect immediate needs. - Lower costs
Using cloud technology eliminates servers and reduces maintenance fees. Many hidden costs associated with hardware, software implementation, customisation, maintenance and training are rolled into a low, monthly subscription fee with no lock-in period. - Greater security
Put simply, your data is much more secure in the cloud than in a tower under your desk or in your server room. - Unparalleled convenience
Our cloud systems are geared to sync across platforms. The future is to have your data accessible from any computer and any linked device, anywhere, any time.
To move your business to the cloud and dramatically improve your business processes, call us and we’ll come to your business to show you how we can help and how your business will benefit.
Say hello to more efficient business systems.
Carbon Business Systems has access to an extensive range of Xero’s apps.
eWAY
eWAY’s payment solutions help businesses grow by providing fast and secure online transactions and integrated reporting to keep track of your business.
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Tyro
Track EFTPOS transactions with your own Tyro fee-free bank account and bring your savings and transactions into one place.
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Stripe
Secure and effortless payments for your online business. Get paid and stay confident that all transactions are protected from fraud with Stripe’s solution.
Ezidebit
Improve your cash flow, save time, and attract new businesses with Ezidebit’s eCommerce solutions.
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Vend
Sell, manage, report, and grow your business effortlessly with Vend’s POS, and inventory and customer loyalty software.
Kounta
Customise your point of sale to work for your business. Set up multiple sites and registers and reports from a single location.
Retail Express
Grow your online store or retail business with Retail Express’ cloud-based POS system that is trusted by more than 4000 Australian and New Zealand businesses.
Deputy
Create and edit rosters with a click, track employee hours for payroll accuracy, and get jobs done by assigning them to your team members with Deputy’s complete staff management toolkit.
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Definitiv
Automate your payroll and HR processes right from on-boarding all the way to exiting. Definitiv has your employees covered with it’s flexible and intelligent platform.
TSheets
A great value alternative for tracking and scheduling employees that work anywhere and anytime, even without an internet connection or phone signal.
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ServiceM8
Manage any service business with ServiceM8’s Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) application. Get real-time information on active jobs, client quotes, and staff assignments.
SimPRO
Manage your trades and services business with SimPRO job management and have your quotes and paperwork done with ease.
BEAMS
As a builder, contractor or other tradesperson, your time is precious. You don’t have time or interest to load up half a dozen different applications to manage a single job or make an order or do payroll.
Unleashed
Scale your business with confidence. Unleashed makes inventory management easier and more efficient for your business and is trusted by thousands of distributors and manufacturers globally
Spotlight Reporting
Designed by accountants, for accountants. Get in-depth insights on your business’ performance and make better business outcomes.
Calxa
Simplify business decisions by creating more accurate and professional-looking insights with Calxa’s reporting tools packed with several options to make your reports and your business look good.
Chaser
Let Chaser chase down your debtors for you. Improve your cash flow and connect automatically to your clients for their unpaid invoices.
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House of Honey Case study
The House of Honey specialises in pure, unpasteurised and unadulterated varietal honey and operate both a retail shop and café in Swan Valley. They wanted a digital solution to reduce their admin tasks and would give the owners access to data from one central location from any device.
Carbon conducted a comprehensive analysis of their needs, and integrated cloud-based point of sale (POS) software, Vend. The House of Honey owners now feel more in touch with their business progress, and enjoy the reduced time required on admin.
Frequently Asked Questions
With the enhancements being made in the financial technology industry, cloud applications are becoming more popular amongst small businesses. But what is a cloud point-of-sale (POS) system?
We’ll use the retail and hospitality industry as an example. In basic terms, a point-of-sale is the store or restaurant’s register system used to take orders, send orders to the kitchen and bar, track and process inventory orders and stock counts as well as recording customer payments. Native point-of-sale systems are purchased outright and physically installed onto each computer/device within the store or restaurant. The flaw with this approach is when the software is outdated it needs to be manually updated by purchasing the new software and installing it again.
Secondly, if the business owner has the desire to manage their business from home or simply review a day’s sales performance they need to purchase additional licenses that will need to be installed on the equipment at their home office as well.
A cloud point-of-sale eliminates this, as it allows the user to login from any device in any location.
Since the data is secured online it allows the owner to review any performance or management reports from the convenience of their home office without additional installations, purchases or upgrades.
We all know starting up can be difficult and every small business start-up will be restricted with the amount of capital available. Using a cloud-based application eliminates the need for a complete computer system fitout as you can simply start with the computers or devices (tablet or mobile) you currently own.
Cloud POS…helping you focus on sales…everything else is automated. Carbon has a dedicated team of cloud integrators to get you started. Give them a call to discuss how they can get you started with a customised POS system.
The cost of a POS system is definitely important if you’re just starting up, but it’s not a straightforward answer.
There are many factors that can influence the price of your POS system, here are a few things you should think about:
- Which software will you use?
- How many cash register terminals will you require?
- Will you learn and set up the system yourself, or will you require assistance from an expert?
- Do you require an electrician or an IT expert to ensure you have the appropriate infrastructure to implement a point of sale system?
With all things being considered, we would highly recommend using the services of a software consultant to ensure you’re setting up the best application for your business.
You should also be aware that assistance from an expert will actually reduce the overall time to set up the POS system as well as save you time and money.
Choosing the best POS system for your business is absolutely critical. If you’ve looked online you quickly become overwhelmed with the amount of different point of sale systems with differing features out there, as all businesses have different requirements it’s important to get some assistance in finding the best one for your business. This is where a POS expert can help, they’ve already done the leg work to identify the best POS software out there, learn the products and their features.
If you’re going it alone, here’s a few tips to find the best POS system:
- Is it easy on the eye? A system that’s easy to understand will be a lot faster to learn
- Are they a secure company, how long have they been around?
- Do they have all the features that your business requires?
- Do they have time-saving features, like;
- Inventory management?
- Staff management?
- Customer information gathering for loyalty and marketing purposes and therefore boost sales?
- Direct integration into an accounting package like Xero saves a massive amount of double entry?
- Is it affordable?
- Does the subscription scale as your business grows?
- Do they offer 24/7 support?
Carbon are preferred partners for many Xero add-ons. Contact us today to discuss your needs for a point of sale solution for your business.
Business systems are integrated software solutions that manage various business processes such as accounting, inventory, customer relationship management (CRM) and more to improve efficiency and streamline operations.
Implementing business systems can enhance productivity, improve data accuracy, streamline workflows and provide real-time insights for better decision-making.
Cloud-based business software is hosted on remote servers and accessed via the internet, offering flexibility, scalability and remote accessibility.
Yes, we provide comprehensive training for your team and ongoing support to ensure you get the most out of your new system.
Key features include invoicing, expense tracking, payroll processing, inventory management and integration with other business systems.
Most modern accounting software can integrate with CRM, payroll and inventory management systems to streamline operations.
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