#zoo pos system software

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Keeping track of zoo sales and inventory can seem like a real bear, but it can be easily tamed with a Bepoz Zoo POS System. Our system addresses the unique needs of zoos, which typically combine retail sales of food and gifts with an entire range of sales for events and admission. Zoos may have different prices and methods for selling general admission tickets, discounted admission for seniors and children, tickets for specific exhibits and special events, food service sales and retail items.

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Postdoc: Omaha.2.NGS_Conservation

SUMMARY Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium Department of Conservation Genetics based in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking two post-doctoral researchers with interest/expertise in the generation and analysis of next-generation sequencing data of lemurs, tortoises, and other taxa from Madagascar. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. The successful applicant will be proficient in the construction genomic libraries and in solution hybridization methodologies for high throughput sequencing as well as all relevant analysis of large datasets, and manage next-generation sequence workflows. The researchers will be responsible for development, implementation, and support of software applications related to variant detection and interpretation from high-throughput experiments involving multiple species of lemurs, tortoises, and taxa from Madagascar. Assembly of whole genomes is in-progress, but will likely require additional analysis pertinent to specific research projects. Interested candidates should be highly motivated, organized, independent, and have extensive experience with molecular genomics and bioinformatics, and be able to efficiently write and revise manuscripts. Data on a variety from a variety of species has already been generated, thus candidates will be able to quickly start analysis and manuscript preparation. Travel to Madagascar to support the field programs of Omaha Zoo and the Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership is required for a minimum of five week intervals twice a year. WORKSKILLS: Strong people skills, detailed oriented, willingness to learn and contribute, follow directions, meets deadlines Basic Qualifications: Applicants should hold a PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, molecular genomics or related field and have more than one year of experience in high-throughput genome sequence analysis. Applicants should be experienced at software related to next generation sequencing data and be able to manipulate genomic data for phylogenetics and phylogeography. Our group's focus is large-scale sequencing for phylogenetics, phylogeography and evolutionary studies of lemurs, tortoises and other taxa from Madagascar. Thus, previous experience in genome assemblies, annotation and analysis of a variety of next generation sequencing (NGS) pipelines is preferable. The ideal candidates will be independent, highly motivated, productive, and able to work effectively in a team with members from a variety of diverse backgrounds, and have outstanding written and verbal communication skills. The successful applicants must be interested in interdisciplinary science and field research and have a solid publication record that illustrates ability to conduct novel, independent research. Preferred Qualifications Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in molecular biology, genetics, or bioinformatics. The position requires proficiency in programming (perl or python) and bash scripting using Linux operating systems. Applicants are also expected to be familiar with bioinformatics tools, be able to implement complex computational pipelines, incorporate genomics databases and have extensive and creditable laboratory experience with constructing genomic libraries. The applicants will need to work closely with two full time technicians to manage NGS lab work, as well as with a full time bioinformatician. While in Madagascar the researchers will work with a variety of Malagasy graduate students, and is expected to assist with the progression of a variety of projects, and assist with completion of their degrees and peer-reviewed manuscripts. Based on all these above duties requires candidates with excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to train and teach both national and international audiences is necessary. Candidates must also be able to jump between a variety of projects, based on needs of the research group. Time Frame These positions will be part of an on-going team of rotating postdoc fellows. One of the positions is expected to begin as soon as possible, while the second is expected to start in January 2018. Initial appointment will be for two years, with possibility to extend to three years. Application Please submit your CV with the contact information for 3 professional references, a letter describing your interests and goals, and copies of a few publications. Please apply at: http://bit.ly/1JFtnNO Learn more at: http://bit.ly/2t7BLUH Must be legally entitled to work in the USA. Visa sponsorship is not available. via Gmail

[alliance-bundles-blog]

Start-Ups: Headstart Equipment

Start-Ups Requirement for a Strong Business Foundation

  So, you have taken a giant leap and completed the most difficult part of a start-ups business plan, and that is, starting up the business! New owners have so many plans for their rise to success, their new source of revenue and the thought of living out their dream, that rarely do they pay attention to the requirements of a strong foundation to rest their business upon. Sometimes, these owners jump ahead to planning what kind of targets they are pursuing, which vendors they need to gain relationships with and even what kind of employees they want working in their company. However, missing one important piece of equipment can bring all these plans and dreams to a quick halt if it is not implemented into the foundation of the business, and yet, including this tool, can also be the only hope of salvation for the success of start-ups. What is this all-mighty tool? What one piece of equipment can be so important to a new business that it can make or break it? That magic tool, my friends, is a point of sale system. A POS system implemented into a new business at an early stage, will give the company a great head start towards success and give an immediate advantage over competition not using a system. The amount of organization, accuracy and efficiency of an installed point of sale system will automate many features that humans would take days to complete. So, moving on to the marketing phase of your business can happen quicker and more accurately. Let's stop here for a minute, however, and assume some reading this post, don't know what a POS system is. Let's take a little time to summarize, what is a point of sale system?

“A point of sale system is a combination of software and hardware that allows merchants to take transactions and simplify key day-to-day business operations.”

Yamarie Grullon, manager of content strategy at ShopKeep

That definition is more than a little vague and doesn't highlight even a portion of a POS's features, however, when new businesses are looking for a point of sale system to implement into their business, this definition is typically what they are looking for. What the definition here leaves out is that, POS systems can be available on different platforms nowadays, not just the usual computer tower and monitor, but also iPads, smartphones and even tv screens. Also, newer point of sale systems not only scan and charge for merchandise, they also help maintain inventory, create discounts, learn customer trends and accept payments in ways never available before! And that's not all! They can even keep track of employee hours, theft and bonus information. A POS machine is normally used as the "central hub" for most successful businesses and it is nearly impossible to find any well-run organization functioning without one. Which leads to another topic...who benefits from implementing a POS system in their business? It would seem easier to try to list businesses that "would not" benefit from using a point of sale system as displaying a list of industries currently using POS systems or those that would gain success by using one, would take up more white-space than this post has available. However, here is a short list of example industries that probably could not function without a POS system.

Amusement Park

Antique Store

Appliance Store

Auto Parts

Bakery

Bar

Bike Shop

Bookstore

Boutique Store

Bowling Alley

Bridal Store

Buffet

Cafeteria

Candy Store

Car Wash Casino

Catering

Chinese Restaurant

Church & Nonprofit

Clothing and Apparel

Coffee Shop

College

Computer Store

Consignment

Concession Stand

Convenience Store

Deli

Delivery & Take Out

Dollar Store

Donut Shop

Drive Thru

Fabric Store

Fast Food

Fine Dining

Fireworks

Flower Shop

Furniture Store

Gift Shop

Golf Course

Grocery

Gun Store

Gym

Hookah Bar

Hotel

Hospital

Ice Cream

Indian Restaurant

Japanese Restaurant

Jewelry Store

Korean Restaurant

Liquor Store and Winery

Medical Spa

Mexican Restaurant

Movie Theater

Museum

Nightclub

Paint Store

Pet Store

Pizza

Pub

Quick Service

Recycling/Redemption Center

Retirement Community

RV Park and Campground

Sporting Goods

Stadium and Arena

Sushi Restaurant

Thrift Store

Tobacco Store

University

Toy Store

Wholesale Store

Zoo

It is actually an easy task to add to this list as almost any business imaginable will benefit from a point of sale system and most business will never reach success without a POS system. The need for the system is obvious, however, the means to obtain one may not be so easy. Business who sell to other businesses know the importance of a POS system in a new company and they will market to a prospect with the attitude that only they can provide what the business needs to progress in this hostile market. What is usually not taken into consideration is that a new business is trying to keep start-up costs extremely low. Most new businesses fail within 2 years because of bad planning and spending capital early on is definitely a part of a bad business outline. Yet, when new owners hear of all the benefits of POS systems, they will first, realize that they cannot compete with other businesses without having a system in place and second, they will usually jump at the first offer and then suffer later when they realize that what they purchased is only part of a complete POS system. New owners definitely have to educate themselves first with not only POS knowledge, but what type of system is specific to their business and financial outline. A POS system is not just a monitor connected to a cash register. While it can be sold that way, buyers will quickly become restricted when they realize they are missing a key component of the entire system that makes the point of sale set-up 100% effective. A typical POS bundle will include:      

Monitor

Cash Drawer

Barcode Scanner

Receipt Printer

POS software

These are the requirements of a fully functional system. A lot of dealers will sell these parts individually then include the rest as "add-ons" or "gifts". While there are many other peripherals that go hand0in-hand with a POS system, such as CCTV security cameras, customized gift cards and digital menu boards, the 5 items included in the list should always be included in your bundle as the whole system will become ineffective without any individual piece. Another thing to be aware of when shopping for a POS system is their availability of Merchant Services. Some POS dealers will offer great discounts, yet keep buyers unaware of their requirement to use a specific merchant service. Some buyers purchase POS software only to find out that the system is not compatible with their current merchant service. While hard to find, it is good to find a dealer who has the ability to make merchant services "optional". This gives the buyer the ability to determine what service is right for their budget. Be careful, as most dealers will choose not to disclose this information until purchase is complete, at which point the buyer can be stuck in an unproductive contract. In conclusion, when starting up a new business, or better yet, living out an inspired dream, take time to make sure that tools used to strengthen the foundation of your success are researched and implemented, because once your are open for business, usually it's hard to turn back. A POS system can become the hub of your business, keeping success organized and within reach. When looking to purchase a system, make sure to take such issues into account, such as: should you buy or lease-to-own a system? What kind of warranty is offered? How long is the install? Is their on-site training? What is included in the POS Bundle? Are merchant services available and optional? Asking these questions will usually cut right through salesman chatter and get you to a POS system specific to your business. Just remember, customers wont take your business seriously, when you are still ringing them up on a cash register.