SaleStation – Point of Sale & Business Management System

Description

SaleStation – Point of Sale & Business Management System

SaleStation is a full-featured Point of Sale (POS) and Business Management System tailored for retail stores, restaurants, and service-based businesses seeking a single solution to manage in-store sales, inventory, staff, and reporting. Distributed under the GPL license, SaleStation comes with lifetime free updates and limited email support from wpshop.net.

💼 Feature Highlights

• 🖥️ Intuitive POS Interface: Fast, touch-friendly checkout with barcode scanner and receipt printing support.
• 📦 Inventory Management: Track stock, variants, purchase orders, suppliers, and auto-reorder levels.
• 👥 Customer & Loyalty: Add customers at checkout, manage profiles, and run points-based loyalty programs.
• 💳 Multiple Payment Methods: Cash, card, wallet, coupons, split payments—integrates with popular gateways.
• 🏬 Multi-Store & Multi-User: Manage unlimited outlets with role-based access control for cashiers, managers, and admins.
• 📊 Comprehensive Reporting: Real-time sales dashboards, tax summaries, stock alerts, and profit & loss analytics.
• 🔐 Secure & Cloud-Ready: HTTPS/SSL-ready backend, two-factor authentication, and daily database backup support.
• 🌍 Localization & Taxes: Multi-currency, multi-language, and regional tax/VAT settings for global operations.

📜 Detailed Overview

SaleStation streamlines daily business operations by combining a responsive POS frontend with a robust web-based admin backend. It’s designed for cashiers to handle rapid checkouts, managers to maintain accurate inventory, and owners to access insightful analytics anytime. Barcode scanning, fast item lookup, discount rules, and integrated loyalty rewards help you deliver a better customer experience while maximizing revenue.

Whether you run a single shop or multiple branches, SaleStation’s multi-store architecture ensures smooth scaling. User roles and permissions provide granular control to secure sensitive data and optimize workflows. The system’s reporting suite offers actionable insights—daily sales, top-selling items, low-stock alerts—to keep operations efficient and profitable.

📊 Comparison Table

Feature	SaleStation	Typical POS Systems
POS Platform	✔ Web-based & device-agnostic	Desktop-only or requires proprietary hardware
Multi-Store Support	✔ Included	Often requires expensive add-on
Inventory & Supplier Management	✔ Advanced with auto-reorder	Basic stock tracking only
Reporting & Analytics	✔ Real-time dashboards	Limited or delayed exports
Payment Options	✔ Multiple methods & gateways	Cash/card only
License & Updates	✔ GPL + Lifetime free updates	Proprietary / subscription renewals

⚙️ Installation Guide

1. Download SaleStation from your wpshop.net account and unzip the package.
2. Upload the application files to your web server (PHP 8+, MySQL 5.7+/MariaDB required).
3. Create a new database and user with full privileges.
4. Visit your domain to launch the built-in installer and enter database, admin credentials, and business details.
5. Enable HTTPS, configure mail settings for receipts/notifications, and set up regional tax/currency in Admin.
6. Connect barcode scanners, receipt printers, and supported payment terminals as needed.
7. Log in as admin to add products, suppliers, staff, outlets, and taxes before opening sales.

🔑 Licensing Information

SaleStation is licensed under the GPL (General Public License). You are free to use, customize, and extend the source code under GPL terms. Every purchase via wpshop.net includes lifetime free updates and limited email support for installation and initial configuration (advanced customization and hardware troubleshooting fall outside the included support scope).

❓ FAQs

1) Can SaleStation run offline?

SaleStation is web-based and requires internet for synchronization, though browsers can cache sessions for limited offline use with re-sync when online.

2) Does it support receipt printers and barcode scanners?

Yes. SaleStation works with standard ESC/POS receipt printers and USB/Bluetooth barcode scanners that emulate keyboard input.

3) How many stores and users can I add?

There’s no hard limit—create unlimited outlets, registers, and staff accounts as your license is GPL-based.

4) Which payment gateways are integrated?

It supports major card processors and wallet integrations out-of-the-box. You can also add more via plugins or custom development.

5) Is it suitable for restaurants?

Yes. With item modifiers, table orders, and split bills, SaleStation works well for restaurants as well as retail stores.

6) Do I receive updates automatically?

All future software updates are free for life and downloadable from your wpshop.net account dashboard.

🌟 Why Choose SaleStation?

Because it combines a modern POS experience with comprehensive business management—all in one GPL-licensed platform. Gain full control over your inventory, staff, finances, and analytics without recurring subscription fees. With lifetime updates and solid support, SaleStation future-proofs your in-store and multi-store operations.

Streamline your checkout and grow your business today! Download SaleStation – Point of Sale & Business Management System from wpshop.net and start selling with confidence.