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Since the very birth of the HandiFox software, up to the present moment we have had a firm belief that there are basically just a few pillars of any business software looking to become a success: it should be powerful to meet diverse customer needs, it must be a no-brainer, it must not break your bank and last but not least - customer service must be exceptionally responsive and knowledgeable. This is what we would ask for in the first place, if we were in our customer’s shoes.

Once we had a very curious conversation with an owner of a plumbing company. We speculated on how to look for and choose a suitable software solution to get a grip on inventory levels and automate inventory and sales workflows in the company. His take on that was as follows – to see what systems his competitors have in place would be the first thing to do.

There has been a lot going on lately on our side which we chose not to reveal - not until the right moment. So, this is it! We are very excited to announce the release of our newly redesigned website! Hurraaaaay! We think it looks just awesome!

HandiFox Partner of the Quarter Program recognizes HandiFox partners for their productivity, outstanding efforts and achievements throughout a given quarter. We are pleased to name our Q1 2016 Best Partner and dedicate this blog post to this person as a big thank you for his help and contribution. This is Scott Gregory, a QuickBooks expert and President of Bottom Line Accounting Solutions.

The software industry is rapidly moving to a new licensing and revenue model. Some software buyers are readily jumping into this subscription space while others take their time to troubleshoot their concerns and answer the question “Permanent License OR Subscription: which is the way to go?” This blog post isn’t about favoring one or the other - it’s about strong reasons software buyers have for making this or that choice. Here’s our take on the issue in hand.

There comes a time when your organization needs to adopt new tools, technologies to smooth the way for your business growth. So you start sorting through different products’ offerings and you end up purchasing a new system which you expect to be a fix-all.

At HandiFox, we have our customers’ needs at heart. As much as we try to master our expertise by learning all the nuts and bolts of inventory and sales management, we also set great store by our customers’ inputs on how we can get even better.

Given how technology has advanced over the years, it is just surprising how many manual processes still take place in inventory management of retail companies.
The BuyerView survey carried out by Software Advice in 2014 indicates that only 4 percent of buyers had an inventory management software system in place. The overwhelming majority of the surveyed claimed that they used either Excel spreadsheets or manual methods, which was, even back then, discouraging figures.

In this blog post we are going to talk about something a lot of companies don’t do effectively – naming bin locations in a warehouse. Can having a uniformed bin naming policy throughout your warehouses really make a difference? Let’s find out.

A lot of start-ups as well as well-established small businesses look at bringing new technologies into their workflows with a measure of fear and skepticism. They tend to complain they can’t afford any inventory management systems or actually see no point in obtaining one. Some of them claim that they are coping with day-to-day inventory operations pretty well resorting to nothing else but spreadsheets.

We are pleased to announce that HandiFox has been named to The Sleeter Group’s list of Awesome Applications for 2016. Only 7 companies were awarded this year and we are one of them!

In today’s competitive business world, effective inventory management is commonly believed to be critical in deciding success or failure. It’s little wonder that good managers are struggling to be able to keep the pulse of dynamic stock levels in their warehouse(s).

What are your main considerations when choosing a software solution for your business? How about ease of use and customer responsiveness?
There is no need to explain why superior ease of use is the deciding factor for both vendors and users, is there? The unfortunate truth is that the importance of responsive customer service is understood only much later, when the pains start growing and you could use some help.

For years HandiFox has been known for its ability to take your inventory management to a new level by extending QuickBooks functionality and bringing it to mobile platforms. Many of our users have commended multiple-site inventory tracking, picking and packing, extensive barcoding capabilities. Recently, in response to your numerous requests, we added Serial & Lot Number support to our software, to provide you with yet another powerful tool for your inventory tracking needs.

At HandiFox, we take our time to analyze and share with you the best practices for your business –so, this blog centers around the importance of inventory counting and how to make it as painless as possible.

Many business owners stick to Excel as a tool for Inventory Management because it is simple in use and inexpensive. In reality it causes more damage to business than it really helps in inventory tracking. As the company grows, it becomes increasingly more difficult to organize schedules and keep track of certain types of data. As the number of transactions grows, Excel cannot provide up-to-the-minute, real-time inventory tracking. As Excel documents grow in size, business owners come to understand that business cannot grow further for the following reasons...

The Sleeter Group has recently published the result of their annual study: “What SMBs Want from Their CPA.” The results highlight excellent perspectives in exploring avenues of development for shrewd accountants who want to become more pro-active in their area of expertise.

As a manager of a logistics department selecting a barcoding system, you are faced with a plethora of issues which you are forced to take into consideration. At the forefront of these, consider your business goals and make sure that the system you choose will help you to reach those long-term goals of the company’s growth.

Many companies want to implement barcoding to improve their inventory management but they do not know how to start. This article will explain what barcodes are and how to set up your HandiFox system for barcoding.

An optimal level of merchandise has to be maintained at the warehouse in order to avoid both a deficit and overflow.
A good manager pays extra attention to the detailed organization of the company’s warehouse. He keeps his hand on the pulse of the company's input and output, because it directly affects the potential profits.