Many independent retailers are aware of the benefits of having an effective stock control system. However, upon investigation they’re confronted immediately with one of the biggest hurdles- its cost! Many factors rush in on those who show an interest in stock control, and so very easily, the retailer is talking himself out of the investment.

Perhaps they feel it would be a poor decision- are they really getting value for money? Maybe buying something ‘out of the box’ will not be right for them. It could be that someone has tried selling a solution that far exceeds the retailer’s needs. Understandably, the retailer is reluctant to spend money on something that they’re not going to use.

Suddenly, perceived bigger problems present themselves as further reasons not to invest. ‘My wage bill is too high,’ ‘I’ve lost sales to the competition,’ ‘I’ve got too much money tied up in stock- there’s nothing left to invest,’ ‘I’ve had a poor season, the weather’s been awful!’

Who hasn’t sat down in front of their PC and wondered how to resolve a problem? From office software to games, problems and difficulties can arise. However, how rewarding is it when you figure out how to resolve the matter? You’ve worked out how to program in an equation, you’ve worked out how to edit a picture, or you’ve completed a task, and you’re ready to move on to the next level. The sense of accomplishment is a satisfying feeling. Some people though consider themselves ‘technophobes’- they’re too afraid to learn. Some believe they’re too old, still others believe that they just don’t have the time to learn anything new. Which one are you?

Learning anything new, not just software can be a challenge. Everyone learns at their own pace, and in their own way. Do you personally favour a classroom environment, or one-to-one tutoring? Do you prefer learning by reading or by watching- Attaching information to icons perhaps?