FloristWare Version Historytag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//132008-05-15T03:11:19ZThis section allows you to review the progress and ongoing development of the FloristWare Point-Of-Sale system for florists by reviewing the new features, enhancements and changes made with each version.For more information on a particular version please click the respective link to the right.FloristWare is currently in version 2.7. Version 3.0 will be released prior to Labor Day 2008. Stay tuned for more information.Movable Type 3.35Eventstag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5702008-05-10T00:33:36Z2008-05-15T03:11:19ZThis is an extension of the new quote feature and it is designed to help you prepare for events. The idea is that you plan for an event by entering it as a sale and then “Hold” it. FloristWare will...Mary Ann Stewart
When quoting in this situation treat the event itself as one sale and add orders for each separate delivery involved. When you have a rough draft of the event proceed to the Payment section and choose “Hold”. FloristWare will then ask you if you would like to print, fax, or e-mail a quote.
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Quote Optiontag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5692008-05-10T00:32:44Z2008-05-10T00:33:25ZWhen you hold a sale you now have the option of printing a quote that indicates projected costs involved with a sale. To print a quote simply choose “Hold” when you get to the Payment section. FloristWare will then ask...Mary Ann Stewart
To print a quote simply choose “Hold” when you get to the Payment section. FloristWare will then ask you if you would like to print, fax, or e-mail a quote.
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Statement Due Datestag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5682008-05-10T00:31:19Z2008-05-10T00:32:06ZYou now have the option of specifying a “Due Date” on all of your statements to encourage prompt payment. Each time you begin the process of generating statements FloristWare will ask you to select a “Due Date” using a pop-up...Mary Ann Stewart
Each time you begin the process of generating statements FloristWare will ask you to select a “Due Date” using a pop-up calendar.
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Enhanced Delivery Charge Option - Calculate By Mile/KMtag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5672008-05-10T00:30:17Z2008-05-10T00:31:13ZShops in rural areas will find this new feature very useful. It allows you to calculate a delivery charge based on the distance from your shop and a per mile/km charge you specify in your settings. It is used to...Mary Ann Stewart
There are two steps required to take advantage of this feature. The first involves configuring your settings. Please follow this path:
Manager Level > Settings > Features > Features - Mapping
Once you are there confirm your address information and per Mile/KM rate. Please note that when calculating charges FloristWare only looks at the one-way distance - the distance from your shop to the recipient and not the distance there and back.
Once you have entered the address use the two yellow “Test” buttons at the bottom of the screen to confirm that FloristWare is able to use it to access information from the internet. Your settings have now been configured.
To actually use this feature simply “Edit” the delivery charge on a delivery order. You will see a button at the bottom of the screen that says “Calculate Delivery Charge Based On Distance”. Click this and FloristWare will take care of the rest.
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Compare Sales By Product Reporttag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5662008-05-10T00:29:18Z2008-05-10T00:30:03ZThis new comparison report allows you to compare your “Sales by Product” from one period with your “Sales by Product” from another period. This is a very useful way of spotting trends, and monitoring your success or failure with promoting...Mary Ann Stewart
To generate this new report follow this path:
Manager Level > Create Reports > Comparison Reports >
Compare Sales By Product
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Compare Sales By Category Reporttag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5652008-05-10T00:28:27Z2008-05-10T00:29:14ZThis new comparison report allows you to compare your “Sales by Category” from one period with your “Sales by Category” from another period. This is a very useful way of spotting trends, and monitoring your success or failure at promoting...Mary Ann Stewart
To generate this new report follow this path:
Manager Level > Create Reports > Comparison Reports >
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Tax Exempt Items Reporttag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5642008-05-10T00:27:29Z2008-05-10T00:28:22ZThis new report generates a list of all tax exempt items for whatever period you specify. This is very helpful for florists who need to remit this information as part of their sales tax reporting process. It is also useful...Mary Ann Stewart
To generate this new report follow this path:
Manager Level > Create Reports > Simple Reports > Tax Exempt Sales List
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Sales By Occasion Reporttag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5632008-05-10T00:26:38Z2008-05-10T00:27:22ZThis new report breaks down the sales for whatever period you specify by the occasion type (as selected in the “Card” section for each order). This report helps you see how you are doing in different areas of the business....Mary Ann Stewart
To generate this new report follow this path:
Manager Level > Create Reports > Simple Reports > Sales By Occassion
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Completed Deliveries Reporttag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5622008-05-10T00:25:13Z2008-05-10T00:26:16ZThis new report is intended for shops that use one or more services to help them deliver their orders. It shows you how many deliveries should have been delivered by each service to enable you to reconcile your delivery service...Mary Ann Stewart
To generate this new report follow this path:
Manager Level > Create Reports > Simple Reports > Completed Deliveries
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Receipt Batchestag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5612008-05-10T00:24:07Z2008-05-10T00:24:58ZFinding sales and printing/faxing/e-mailing duplicate receipts/invoices has always been easy with FloristWare. This new feature makes it easier for users who sometimes need to print a batch of receipts/invoices. This usually involves an account that wants a duplicate invoice for...Mary Ann Stewart
To print a batch of receipts/invoices use the “Find/Refund Sale” feature to find the sales that you are interested in. If you are looking to print batch invoices for an account you would typically search for the account number and appropriate date range. When you have the list that you want simply click the yellow “Receipt All” button at the bottom of the page and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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UPS Worldshiptag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5602008-05-10T00:23:02Z2008-05-10T00:23:58ZFlorists who prepare specialty items like gift baskets and send them out with UPS Worldship will find this new feature very helpful. It prepares and exports a special Worldship-friendly data file for all of your outgoing shipments. You then import...Mary Ann Stewart
To take advantage of this feature you need to be using the Progress Tracker. Click “Show Open Order” and then hold down the “Control” key as you click the “Show Orders Ready To Ship” button. This will take you to a special screen that shows you how to export your orders to Worldship.
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Enhanced Components Reporttag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5592008-05-10T00:21:07Z2008-05-10T00:22:04ZShops that use the Components Report to show them exactly what components they need to fill upcoming orders for standard products find it very useful. It is now even more helpful because it also includes a list of all customer...Mary Ann Stewart
This addition will automatically be included each time you generate the Components Report.
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Duplicate Sympathy Cards Optiontag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5582008-05-10T00:20:05Z2008-05-10T00:20:57ZYou now have the option of specifying that FloristWare automatically print duplicates of any enclosure cards for sympathy work. This feature was added at the request of florists so that they can include two enclosure cards with each sympathy delivery...Mary Ann Stewart
To access this setting please follow this path:
Manager Level > Settings > Features > Enclosure Cards
Then “Continue” until you are asked about “Automatic Duplicates On Sympathy Cards?”
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Flower Shop Network Sendingtag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5572008-05-09T23:51:43Z2008-05-10T00:20:00ZFloristWare users now have the option of sending their outgoing wires through the Flower Shop Network with a single click - they no longer have to re-enter all of the order information into the Flower Shop Network relay website. This...Mary Ann Stewart
FloristWare users now have the option of sending their outgoing wires through the Flower Shop Network with a single click - they no longer have to re-enter all of the order information into the Flower Shop Network relay website. This makes sending through this florist-friendly relay service faster, easier and more convenient than ever.
Recipes - Item Recordstag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/shared/version_history//13.5162008-02-26T15:56:05Z2008-02-26T15:58:03ZFloristWare now allows you to save a specific recipe for each product that you send out. If the item is a standard product FloristWare starts by copying the standard recipe for that product. If it is a custom product FloristWare...Mary Ann Stewart
FloristWare now allows you to save a specific recipe for each product that you send out. If the item is a standard product FloristWare starts by copying the standard recipe for that product. If it is a custom product FloristWare starts with an empty recipe field. In either event, the designer then has the option to either edit the recipe as needed or enter it from scratch as they prepare the order so that it reflects what actually goes out the door. There are two main benefits to this. First it allows the owner/manager to have a better chance at controlling costs as they can review what actually goes out on each order. Secondly,if a customer ever complains that they did not get good value on an order you can check back and see exactly what they received.