Users of the SuperSalon Knowledge Base will notice a new area in the content that has just recently been posted in the last couple of weeks. This new Reporting section will serve to explain, and hopefully take away some of the mystery, surrounding the many reports that are available for both SuperSalon and iOffice. The first [...]
At times, the payroll process for a business requires flexibility in how staff are scheduled and how they are subsequently paid. SuperSalon allows you to configure multiple pay periods, for multiple employees. This allows several forms of payroll to be tabulated at the same time. This article will show you the step-by-step process for creating a [...]
A major update to the SuperSalon point of sale is right around the corner. SuperSalon 5.9.7 is the largest update to be released so far this year, and it contains several new features and bug fixes to help improve the user experience, from business owner to front line employee. We at ProPoint Solutions are very proud [...]
Locations will sometimes need to augment the prices of their Service offerings based on certasin circumstances. A good example of this would be an extra charge attached to a perm service if the client has unusually long hair. This extra charge is referred to as a "Sub Item" in the context of SuperSalon, and this article [...]
With so many different business models in the salon industry, it is a constant challenge to ensure that our offerings can accommodate them all. The flexibility of our software allows business owners to configure their salon Services to carry different prices depending on the staff member who is performing them. This is the Price Groups feature [...]
SuperSalon comes with built-in support for several peripherals and and devices, right out-of-the-box. Users can take advantage of the most modern retail sales devices available such as the newest receipt printers, bar scanners, and more. This article will give a high level overview of pole display support, and introduce the reader to the settings and customization [...]
Giving business owners the ability to customize their user experience of SuperSalon down to the finest detail has been an important part of its ongoing development. As of SuperSalon 5.6, locations that utilize the Appointment Book have the ability to convert their established appointments into workable tickets. This article will go over the procedure involved in changing [...]
Changes to state and local tax policies can often be fast and unexpected. Keeping up with these rates and changes to percentages, and then applying them to individual locations has the potential to be a very bothersome chore. Luckily, business owners who use SuperSalon and iOffice have a utility at their disposal to quickly update all [...]
In keeping with our new release schedule, ProPoint Solutions is happy to announce that the new version of our flagship point-of-sale system, SuperSalon, is almost ready for general release. This comprehensive update represents several months of hard work on the part of our Development and Quality Assurance teams, and we are grateful for their efforts. This [...]
Users of SuperSalon have several options available to them when it comes to managing their retail products. In addition to the Inventory Manager, the Products submenu located in the Manager menu also has the Edit Multiple screen. This interface enables users to perform almost all tasks available in the Inventory Manager, as well as establish important [...]
In order to accurately report on both staff performance and customer satisfaction, it is vital to factor in how long clients have to wait prior to their service. To meet this need, ProPoint Solutions has added calculations to SuperSalon and iOffice that allow business owners to establish acceptable wait times, and even use them to better [...]
Very few interfaces within the SuperSalon POS are as important to overall business success as the Company Info submenu located in the Setup tab. In here, several metrics and settings are established that will be important to other functions of the system. An example of this would be establishing store hours which will determine the time [...]
The SalonCheckin extended feature for SuperSalon is one of the most popular extras that ProPoint Solutions offers to our users. With it, salon clients are able to book their services online and even request the specific staff member they would like to have during their visit. This is accomplished by either a customized webpage, or a [...]
Wrapping up the first quarter of 2018, ProPoint solutions finds itself building on the successes of previous years, and solidifying its position as an industry leader for many years to come. We would like to take this opportunity to update our clients, shareholders, and well-wishers on what we have accomplished in this first quarter, as well [...]
Sometimes it becomes necessary to cancel or delete a sales ticket during the course of a workday. This could be for any number of reasons, and SuperSalon enables its users to be able to perform this important task both during and after the final settlement has taken place. This article will go over the steps involved [...]
Research of current and past sales is enhanced for SuperSalon users in the Search Sales submenu of the Manager tab. By filtering queries by date, payment method, and a host of other metrics, salon staff are able to quickly find the ticket they are looking for. By selecting this ticket, there is a wealth of information [...]
One of iOffice's best features is its ability to mirror the SuperSalon POS in enough ways for it to be feasible to perform administrative tasks like adding new Payment Methods, and have them available for use at the salon with a single upload. This article will go over the step-by-step procedure involved in creating a new [...]
Having equipment act up during a busy workday is never an enjoyable experience. This is particularly true in the case of your salon's receipt printer. Since they are an integral part of the sales and check-out process, it's important to keep receipt printers working, as expected, throughout the workday. Fortunately, our partnership with POS-X has made [...]
SuperSalon's flexibility enables its users to finely tune almost any aspect of their business, and in the area of discounts, this flexibility is enhanced by permitting the use of barcodes for convenient reading. Further, label printers can be configured to print these barcodes for products, or even a reference sheet close to the register. This article [...]
When initially setting up a salon’s payroll, one of the first things to establish is the frequency in which staff members will be paid for their work. This article will go over the step-by-step process involved in creating both a weekly pay period, and one that reflects multiple instances per month. While this process is also [...]
Commission plans serve as great incentives for staff members to perform at their absolute best, and both SuperSalon and iOffice support some of the most flexible commission plan creation features in the industry. Users are encouraged to experiment with their own combinations of the various templates, and all definitions are explained within the Knowledge Base glossary [...]
When new or multiple pay periods are required, the following processes can be performed quickly and easily. There are two general formats to select from when determining the time span of a pay period, "Weekly" and "Multiple Pay Periods Each Month". The following instructions will show the procedures for both. Creating a Weekly Pay Period Step [...]
Product Brands are the companies are licensed to create and distribute products under their own name, such as Paul Mitchell™ or Redken™. SuperSalon can be configured to recognize these brands via the interface located in the Products submenu of the Manager menu. Breakdown of the Brands Menu Submenu Located in Manager > Products > Brands, this [...]
One of the most popular features in iOffice is the ability to configure reports to be automatically sent to key staff members so they are always up-to-date on important sales, logistical, and performance related information. These Auto Reports can be a vital tool for upper and middle management to monitor their locations’ progress, and this article [...]
The ProPoint Knowledge Base has received several updates since its launch in Q1 of this year, and has become an indispensable part of the training and onboarding process for our offerings. Now this learning resource has received an entirely new section devoted to the extended services we offer to enhance the user experience of both SuperSalon [...]
Keeping staff informed of important news and announcements can oftentimes be a difficult prospect. To address this challenge, SuperSalon and iOffice include a little known feature than can eliminate the headache, and reduce the time needed for staff communications significantly. The Mass Messaging Utility allows owners and franchisees who are responsible for multiple employees to send [...]
After our initial announcement of the collaboration with Google on the improvement of our SalonCheckin and Mobile Apps extended features, we have seen an increased interest in these programs from our clients. Email and phone inquiries have both had the same general theme of “how can this help my business?”, so this blog post will touch [...]
SuperSalon's receipt printing capabilities can be customized to meet your salon's individual needs. We've made it easy for users to create your own headers, footers and messaging to help drive customer loyalty. To get started, click or tap the "Setup" tab in SuperSalon and select "Receipt Printer" from the list of selections. From there, click or [...]
Outside Sales Representatives can be exclusive or non-exclusive and earn above average commissions, while Referral Partners have the opportunity to earn substantial income leveraging existing relationships.
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SuperSalon has an opening for an IT Systems Administrator. The Systems Administrator will work with all aspects of the IT infrastructure including network, servers, security and data management with a strong focus on availability, performance, security, stability and scalability.
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SuperSalon is looking for a senior PHP web application developer for long-term, full time telecommuting position within our company. We have a team of about 15 developers scattered throughout the Americas. Our software is used in over 10,000 salons across …
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The Automation Test Engineer performs moderately complex tasks creating behavior driven tests, writing automated scripts and executing regression suites across multiple software applications. The Test Engineer works to ensure that each release of software is free from regressions. This …
One of the best ways to ensure repeat business from your clientele is by always maintaining an array of discounts that can be used for your offerings. Since SuperSalon point-of-sale, one of the world’s leading salon management systems, was designed to enable business owners to create as many discounts as they would like, you see any [...]
ProPoint Solutions is adding a Product Training Specialist to accommodate our rapidly expanding user base. We’re looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic and a passion for enabling customer success. If this sounds like you, and you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative and customer-focused workplace, we want to hear from you! [...]
A busy location, with several employees on the schedule at once, can have challenges in keeping staffing at an optimum. And, having to determine break times during a rush can add to the stress. Since the 5.6.5 version, SuperSalon has featured a built-in function that allows managers and senior staff members to pre-configure breaks before things [...]
Though you may not experience them often, outages in required business services can result in lost revenue and delays in customer service. When an internet service provider has an interruption of service, credit card processing can often grind to a crawl (with telephone authorizations) or stop completely. SuperSalon also loses the ability to upload data to [...]
Ever since the first versions of the SuperSalon salon management software were released to the public, our mission has been to provide the most customizable format to accommodate almost any service based business. Over the years, our appeal has been recognized by more than just the frontline area of the beauty industry as seen in our partnerships [...]
Being able to collect and store all of the information possible about your clients is critical to the success of your business. We at ProPoint Solutions have recognized this value for robust data collection, as well as detailed customer profiles, and have incorporated these features into the PoS since the first release of our software. The [...]
Of all the extended features available to users of SuperSalon, the Business Audit Tool located in iOffice is one of the most effective for keeping track of critical events while not onsite. Once a premium extended feature, it is now available to all iOffice users. This tool tracks certain metrics in the realms of both salon [...]
As far as SuperSalon terminology goes, “Vendors” are defined as the fulfillment sources of products and/or supplies for the salon. In addition to retail products, Vendors can also provide tools and infrastructure materials. This article will break down the Vendors submenu as well as go over the process involved in entering a new vendor into the [...]
Having the ability to gauge the service and retail performance of a salon location, over time, is a valuable tool for determining what works well and what areas need improvement. When a salon has been in business for several years, …
In order to facilitate regular communications between SuperSalon’s point of sale and iOffice, a process runs in the background that we call the UpSys service. In earlier versions of SuperSalon, the upload process was often done manually. Now, however, the …
Clear communications between staff members is a vital aspect of any successful business. The SuperSalon point of sale system addresses this need with a versatile and easy to use messaging system, right out of the box. Located in its own …
One of the most powerful and intuitive tools in the SuperSalon point of sale is the Inventory Manager. Over the years, this feature has been honed and improved with input from our valued customers. With it, your staff can perform inventory functions from complex transfers to simple product counts. This article will show you each section [...]
The Time Clock Reports feature in SuperSalon salon management software has many tools that allow your staff members to stay up to date on their schedules, catch up on appointments for the day and check their performance for the current …
We are pleased to announce the addition of John Torinus to the ProPoint Solutions family. John joins ProPoint Solutions as our Vice President of Sales and Marketing. John brings a rich set of experiences, leading commercial teams and organizations in the technology and software industries. His experiences include founding and ultimately selling his own business in [...]
We are pleased to announce the addition of Anne Knapp to the ProPoint Solutions team. Anne joins ProPoint Solutions as our Vice President of Product Development. In this role, Anne will lead the development process from Product Management through commercial release. Anne has over 15 years in a leadership position with SPS Commerce. SPS Commerce is [...]
Thank you for your continued support of ProPoint Solutions (formerly Rogers Software Development) and SuperSalon salon management software. Our Fall Newsletter for 2016 has some exciting developments as well as helpful reminders for our valued customers and partners.
SuperSalon Welcomes …
Minneapolis, MN, September 27, 2016– ProPoint Solutions, LLC, the developers of SuperSalon salon management and point of sale software (www.supersalon.com), have recently acquired GuestVision Software’s portfolio of Fantastic Sams, Big League Barbers, and KnockOuts customers. This development will welcome franchisees to the ProPoint Solutions family beginning in the first quarter of 2017. Raj Mahajan of [...]
Through the course of your business day, special circumstances can arise for certain customers and sales situations. In cases where one customer wishes to pay for the services received by another customer (Example: mother and daughter getting separate services), it’s …
SuperSalon’s point of sale supports a wide range of related peripheral devices, such as pole displays and biometric scanners. This hardware support has been an integral part of SuperSalon since its first commercial release. One critical peripheral device is the …
SuperSalon salon management software makes it easy for your entire staff to carry out basic, daily functions that run your business. The point of sale features a simple touch screen ready interface that makes opening, closing, checking out customers and …
SuperSalon allows salon owners to configure any method of payment they would like to use. From cash, checks and both integrated and standalone card methods, to any number of ways your salon receives revenue. This article will provide the step-by-step …
The ability to keep detailed records on all staff members sets SuperSalon apart from other salon management software. With SuperSalon, salon owners have the option of entering as much – or as little – information on each employee in the …
Finding qualified staff members for your salon is an important part of ensuring your success. To do so, many salon owners use a probationary or training period prior to allowing stylists to work with clients. For this reason, SuperSalon allows …
Several features of the SuperSalon point of sale are mirrored in the iOffice cloud management and backup system. This gives business owners and other decision makers easy access to salon-level changes. Among these features is the iOffice Scheduler, a tool …
Rogers Software Development continually works to provide you the tools you need to run your business as efficiently as possible. The Custom Report Builder in iOffice is one of the most powerful tools for gauging the performance of single and multiple location salon businesses. Plus, it can be configured to suits your business's unique needs. Located [...]
The most commonly used iOffice reports are those that give the clearest image of the bottom line and Rogers has designed the Monthly Financial Report to do just that. This report can be found under the Sales heading in both the reports menu of SuperSalon's point of sale and the iOffice back office. Because of its [...]
Giving employees opportunities to increase their own compensation helps with both sales performance and employee retention. SuperSalon comes packed with powerful commission plan creation tools they give you the ability to create plans for virtually every employee relationship.
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In addition to customized gift certificates, series sales and other powerful customer retention tools, SuperSalon also delivers a powerful points system for salon clients. The SuperSalon Customer Points feature provides free or discounted services to help you drive customer loyalty. …
The Permissions settings in SuperSalon’s point of sale are the first line of security for accessing critical areas of the system. With them, owners and managers can determine who has access to each part of the POS and at what …
Users of SuperSalon and iOffice enjoy one of the most comprehensive suites of reporting tools available for the beauty and personal services industry. Every aspect of your business can be tracked and reported on within the SuperSalon point of sale and iOffice. However, understanding terminology is an important in order to get the most out of [...]
Since the upgrade to MySQL 5, SuperSalon has featured a built-in function that allows users and business owners to configure automatic break times for their staff. This valuable feature allows specialized break times to occur without the need for manual …
This video shows you all of the changes you can make to an employee’s timecard in the SuperSalon point of sale.
You can also add bonus hours and vacation time, following the simple steps in this tutorial.
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In this video, SuperSalon’s Staff Technical Writer, Aaron Gipson, goes over all the changes that can be made to a completed ticket in the SuperSalon point of sale.
Topics like commission assignment, tip corrections, and more are reviewed in depth.…
In our previous post, we explored the capabilities of the Store Sync feature in the iOffice cloud management and backup system. This feature ensures that certain business metrics are kept consistent across all locations for your iOffice account. In …
SuperSalon and iOffice users have a powerful tool at their disposal which helps them keep things like products, permission settings and promotional discounts in sync between multiple locations. This tool is the Store Sync feature and it’s available to users …
When initially formulating reports for SuperSalon and iOffice, our development team worked to create a singular report that would be the one-stop source for all the relevant information a business owner would need. The information needed to be presented clearly …
At Rogers, we understand that inventory can become a tedious chore for busy salons. Because of that, we have built in support for one of the best tools for the task, the Zebra model 2824 label printer.
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Previously, we showed SuperSalon salon management software users how to process a refund through the SuperSalon point of sale. Today, we present additional information for our Aurus customers that outlines the specific steps for processing Aurus only refunds.
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Thank you for your continued support of Rogers Software Development and SuperSalon salon management software. Our first Newsletter of 2016 has some exciting developments as well as helpful reminders for our valued customers and partners. At the beginning of March, Rogers Software Development took the show on the road and exhibited at the International Beauty Show [...]
SuperSalon’s Appointment Book is one of the features that has received the most fine-tuning and attention from Rogers Software Development. Over the years, the Appointment Book has evolved from a simple entry form to the dynamic power tool it is …
In the course of business, refunds can sometimes be necessary, and SuperSalon’s capabilities make the process as easy as ringing out the original sale. This article will provide a quick walk-though of the procedure for refunding a client’s product purchase. …
Our first day at the International Beauty Show in New York (IBSNY) was amazing. We had the opportunity to meet a great number of salon owners, stylists and managers and had a great time making new friends in the salon …
SuperSalon's versatility has made it the industry leader in salon point of sale software. And, there is almost no workplace scenario that hasn't been anticipated in its development. Understanding that end-of-day closeouts can sometimes
Although SuperSalon has many features that allow you to customize your point of sale system to fit your unique business needs, some of its more impressive features are the ones that work in the background. One such feature is UpSys, …
With increasing concerns for security and loss prevention, many businesses have turned to more hard-coded methods of keeping their investment and business tools safe from fraudulent activities. One such method is the use of biometric scanners that tightly control who …
This two part video tutorial will guide you through the many permissions setting within SuperSalon. These videos will show you how you can customize SuperSalon to allow specific rights to groups of users and individual users. Join our Staff Technical …
On January 12, 2016, Microsoft ends its support for Windows 8.0, along with Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10. For Windows users who have already updated to Windows 8.1, Microsoft’s mainstream support will continue until January 10, 2023. End of support means that Microsoft will no longer publish security patches or provide technical support for products [...]
One of SuperSalon’s most popular features is its ability to extend iteself across several decives in a salon while still accessing a centralized database. This kiosk ability can also be used with smaller mobile devices in addition to standard desktops. …
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Thank you for your continued support of Rogers Software Development and SuperSalon salon management software. Our Winter 2015 Newsletter has some exciting news for 2016 as well as a recap of our progress in 2015 - progress that we owe to our amazing customers and partners. 2015 was a year of changes for Rogers Software Development [...]
SuperSalon’s vast array of features and user-friendly interface make daily tasks quick and easy. However, human error can, at times, create unexpected issues that require your manager’s attention. An example of this is when employees forget to punch in or …
We are pleased to announce that Rogers Software Development (“RSD”), makers of SuperSalon salon management software, has been acquired by ProPoint Solutions, LLC. This new development will ensure our continued growth and opportunities for RSD and its customers.
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Raj Mahajan is the current CEO and President of ProPoint Solutions, LLC (dba Rogers Software Development). Raj was previously the founder and Managing Partner of Basswood Capital, the acquiring company of Rogers Software Development. Prior to founding Basswood Capital, Raj's experience spans across numerous industries from both an operation and advisory capacity. Raj has spent the [...]
Rogers Software Development has gone to great lengths to provide our clients the most complete learning materials for SuperSalon salon management software and iOffice. With our release of SuperSalon 5.8, we’ve made considerable enhancements to a number of features to …
SuperSalon’s SMS Power Tool is the perfect, low-cost way to keep your customers close. Using it for appointment reminders, follow ups, thank yous or even birthday greetings can help you boost customer loyalty and keep no-shows to a minimum.
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From time to time, situations arise when Rogers Software Development’s support technicians need to connect to a SuperSalon computer in order to provide assistance to our customers. Such situations may include instances when the technician needs to apply a fix …
Clients who take advantage of the support packages offered by Rogers Software Development enjoy a wide array of resources to ensure their business stays up and running, even in the event of unforeseen issues. Since our early days, the RSD …
Rogers Software Development is pleased to announce our successful completion of our SOC 2 Type II Audit from the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). SOC (Service Organization Control) reports are internal control reports on the services provided by an …
Having the ability to market your organization effectively and being able to process card payments securely are two important aspects of salon business that owners take seriously. We, at Rogers Software Development, recognize the importance of these abilities and have …
The retail end of your salon business is just as important as the provision of services. And, with a usually larger margin for overhead, tight controls are needed to ensure a healthy profit margin. Things such as product returns and …
In an effort to continually improve the products offered by Rogers Software Development, we have scheduled important updates to iOffice and SalonCheckIn for Thursday, September 17, 2015 from 1:00am until 2:00am Pacific Time. This communication is meant to provide information to our customers so they understand what to expect. iOffice 1.7.2 - Issues Resolved TT51022 Resolves [...]
Last week, we told you about consolidating and merging customer data through the tried and true method using SuperSalon’s utilities. This week, we present a more modern take on the same procedure, available since SuperSalon’s 5.6.5 release. Users of …
SalonCheckIn.com is a great marketing companion for your salon or multiple locations. Now is a great time to take advantage of SalonCheckIn’s exciting features by listing your salon for free. When you list …
At times, your salon can experience a high volume of traffic and a busy stylist could enter a repeat customer as a new one. Though this isn’t an issue for SuperSalon, it could potentially create confusion for locations that use …
We’re pleased to present the third installment of the 2015 eLearning Series for SuperSalon salon management software. Volume 3 covers the basics of SuperSalon in daily use at your salon or spa.
In this volume, you’ll learn how to …
At Rogers Software Development, our customers’ success is something we take seriously. Through the years, we’ve created a number of smart solutions that enhance our SuperSalon point of sale software to help customers increase visibility and brand loyalty. A relatively …
SuperSalon has plenty of powerful tools that allow its users to get the most out of both the software and their customer loyalty efforts. The most robust of these Power Tools is the Centralized Customer Database (CCD).
SuperSalon’s CCD Power …
