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Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by the need to ensure every piece of equipment is in perfect condition before renting it out again? Rental checklists can be a game-changer. They help you keep track of equipment status, ensure safety and compliance, and streamline your rental process.

In the ever-moving world of equipment rentals and services, keeping track of each item’s history is important for maintaining efficiency and ensuring customer satisfaction. Windward System Five offers a comprehensive solution that simplifies this process, allowing businesses to monitor usage and plan maintenance effectively.

Businesses offering services or rentals alongside traditional sales face unique challenges in managing their operations efficiently. From scheduling service orders to tracking equipment maintenance and rental agreements, the need for a robust management system cannot be overstated.

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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.

Regardless of what industry you are in, early payment discounts are a proactive way to reduce your costs on the Accounts Payable side. Many businesses are faced with the preservation of cash dilemma. What if you had a strategy to take advantage of the power of early payment discounts while remaining cashflow positive?

Appointment scheduling is often your first interaction with a client. Windward's Integrated Service & Delivery Appointment Scheduler helps you make a good first impression by quickly finding open appointments. It also helps you avoid scheduling conflicts and helps assure that your appointments go smoothly throughout the day.

Your company’s commission structure is a critical piece of your sales organization. How you pay your sales reps not only affects your profitability, but can also help you to attract and retain top sales talent.

Whether your business has a commission-only structure or a base salary plus commission, you’ll need to decide how to set your commission rates.

An increasing number of small businesses are shifting from running brick-and-mortar locations and have been dabbling with accepting over-the-phone and e-Commerce payments.  Keeping their customers' payment data secure in this rapidly changing environment has its challenges and learning opportunities.