Dell, Intuit Combination Simplifies Retail Operations for Independent Merchants

The two bundled offerings, available direct from Dell starting at $3,739, include an OptiPlex PC, QuickBooks Point of Sale software from Intuit and a complete set of retail hardware, such as a receipt printer, bar code scanner, credit card reader and cash drawer. All are supported by Dell, with Intuit providing software support. QuickBooks Point of Sale software tracks inventory, sales and customer information, and provides useful reports to help independent business retailers manage their business better. Unlike most retail management software, QuickBooks Point of Sale is designed for self-installation, without the need of a consultant. QuickBooks Point of Sale is simple and easy to use and learn, for both retailers and employees -- with no special training necessary. Users can quickly and easily transfer detailed sales information each day into QuickBooks financial software, which is sold separately, eliminating manual data entry and helping to ensure greater accuracy. (Data integration is available for QuickBooks Pro and Premier 2002 or later editions, and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions Business Management Software.) Independent business retailers can purchase QuickBooks Point of Sale pre-loaded on certain pre-configured Dell OptiPlex systems.