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In the retail world, managing inventory efficiently is crucial for maintaining profitability and customer satisfaction. Overstock—having an excess of inventory—can tie up capital, increase storage costs, and lead to obsolete stock. Windward Software offers a suite of reports and tools designed to help businesses tackle this challenge effectively.

Small and medium businesses often trail behind large organizations to protect themselves and their systems against Cyber-Criminal activities.  Most small business owners may not realize their value to attackers.  Cloud computing offers a robust security solution for an SMB budget.

Yesterday, we marked World Backup Day, an annual reminder to individuals and businesses about the critical importance of backing up data. But while dedicating one day to raising awareness is beneficial, the harsh reality is that data threats do not operate on a schedule. Cyberattacks, system failures, and unforeseen disasters can strike at any moment, which means that...

Chances are you already rely on cloud computing to solve the challenges faced by running your business, whether you're firing off e-mails on the move or using a bunch of apps to help you manage your workload.

Cloud is fast becoming the new normal.

Running unsupported software can be a tricky proposition, and it's something that many people do without fully understanding the risks involved. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at what unsupported software is, why people might be tempted to run it, and what you can do to protect yourself.

You may have noticed that many software applications, social media platforms, and even smartphones are offering a dark mode option. So, what is it about this feature that is garnering so much attention? Whether you're a business owner, manager, bookkeeper, or an everyday tech user, this blog post will delve into the reasons for the popularity of dark mode. We should also...

Lighting store software helps you keep track of more than just your fixtures and bulbs.

Whether it’s that collection of classic Tiffany table lamps or those sleek, modern "rustic" pendants, your lighting store showroom likely carries enough products that it could be seen from space.... 

Are you on the search for a QuickBooks Desktop Point of Sale replacement? Look no further! Windward System Five is integrated business management software that checks all the boxes to help you run your business. From POS and Inventory Control to CRM, E-commerce, and Accounting, Windward System Five Business Management Software has what you need to run your shop.