What makes the Compu-Byte set of business application programs so different and yet so popular when there are hundreds of other business programs to choose from ???.

The answer to this question would undoubtedly be the best introduction we could give on the Compu-Byte set of programs.

Simplicity in usage . The operator is at all times in full control of the package being used. Easy menu-driven choices guide you through the different program modules. A person who has never used a computer before could move freely within the package in less then ten minutes. There are so many fancy packages around with lots of windows and clustered screens that would daunt any user . . . So we at Compu-Byte have decided to keep our package extremely simple - cursor or prompt driven. Our philosophy : KISS ....'Keep it Simple very... very... Simple '

The programs are individually tailored to your business within minutes . This feature is unmatched by any other package local or imported. Any business would obviously like their programs to be closely adapted to their current manual operations and not be forced to change to the demands of a package which can not be tailored in any way.

Proven reliability. The Compu-Byte package has been in existence for the past decade and is being updated every six months to meet new client requirements . There are at present over a thousand clients using the package.

Full training with every package . Every package includes a free full on-site training for four hours . You can specify when, where and how you want to utilise your four hours of training. Although we have full documented help facilities in the form of user manuals and a tape recorded tutorial that will definitely get you going . . . we entertain telephone and direct modem help . . .

Complete Security. You have sole access control into any one of the Compu-Byte program modules. The access codes can be set at various levels and each can be changed by the security operator in your business.

Hassle free and economical stationery .. No need to spend money for different stationery for each document issued. One type of stationery specially designed by Compu-Byte for all types of document usage... at a price almost 600% to 900% cheaper than any other stationery. If you have stationery that you want us to adapt the program to, we will do so for a nominal fee.

Peace of mind processing. No worries of corrupted files when the lights go off. All processing is done directly to the disk with minimum usage of data memory in volatile ram. Sometimes in even the best packages things can go wrong!!! That's when the package really proves itself.  Accidentally erase your whole hard disk?  We have utilities to reconstruct any file... If there is a bad sector on your disk our disk manager will mark this for you during any write or read to the disk, since we have three controller files to any input (i.e besides the normal debit and credit entry check there is a third file check for any disk disruption, this will immediately warn you of a corruption or security bridge on any module.)

The Compu-Byte set of programs are fully integrated over all modules,  each module can work entirely alone. It is also multi-user and net-bios compatible to any networking environment. It is configured in such a way that you can effectively operate up to 99 different companies within the one package. You are also introduced into the programs through a training company which will reside on your disk for you to experiment and train. All hard disk maintenance like backup routines, hard disk cluster error corrections, disk filtering and compressions are handled by the package.

The main menu box is fully operator controlled. The operator can customise what the menu looks like.

So, what are the basic programs modules in the package ????

Invoicing - Point of Sale

In any business the most important function is usually that which generates revenue. The Compu-Byte package handles this aspect most efficiently. Within this one module you could generate the processing of all cash and account sales as well as all other demands made on your business most frequently like paying petty cash, orders,lay-bye's, picking slips, checking your cash floats ,seeing your profitability analysis etc..All transactions update stock and other account files immediately. Documentation can be on normal cash register roles or invoice paper (or both)..Facilities for cash register drawer linkage and scanning are readily available... Search facilities via cataloguing and description is super fast (18000 line items in 2 seconds).  If you have branches or just work from home you have an option to transfer data files via modem or stiffies.

Day end processing

The module could be activated at the point of sale terminal or individually. What it really does is to check on all the different accounts that were activated within the days work and generates all the reports like representative sales analysis, profit analysis ,till shortages or surpluses , vat analysis , cash book and bank status reports etc.

Stock package

This is where your stock reports are generated. The Compu-Byte stock package is unique and has functions that you will never see in any other package . It is the only package that will offer the following as standard features.

· Auto update to reorder pointers working from sales history.

· Auto selection of fields sighted according to the product or products you keep. This facilitates for breakdowns within a product range with auto increments... no need to give every size you keep a different code.

· Stock entry in accordance to group, category or department selection.

· Stock call up facility by means of a self generated code, suppliers code or even multiple nested codes which makes the selection of alternate stock products a hassle free chore .

· Top-Seller list according to month or months . Promotions product set via time periods,

· Label generation either through bar coding or normal printouts on all stock items.

· A six way facility to update stock price fluctuations. Increase cost & selling by percentage ...multiply cost by percentage to automatically work out new selling prices...Work out cost from present selling price.. Use price markers ... or do individual price updates.   Print out any stock report in the format you custom design on the screen.. A great help in the generation of stock reports for stock take, representatives or mail shots.

· No need to give each debtor a unique account number. The computer generates an account number and the operator has the facility to call up the account just by entering part of the debtors name or use the account number directly.

· A facility to view and reconcile an account from inception. With the ability to begin the recon from the last nil balance, from any particular date or from last statement balances.

· The facility to monitor post dated cheques received.. with the formation of a full accounting Bill Book maintenance.

· All representatives / area coding commissions and reports are fully supported.

· Auto monthly debit / credits generation possibly for service contracts, rental collections .. ect .

·  Auto letter generations to overdue accounts ...use your own set of letters and the programs will generate the required mail shot.

Like any other creditors package but with facilities similar to the debtors module..

·          A full monitoring of all bills issued... remittance advice and cheque print facilities included... Ability to create mock or trial payment runs to see how cash flow would be affected by making certain payments.

This module keeps a full reconciliation of all cash and bank transactions in the normal columnar bookkeeping style. i.e a column for each account. Since the Compu-Byte package is fully integrated the cash book and general ledger are automatically updated whilst entries are being posted in other modules. The only time an input is done in the cash book module is when money is deposited into the bank or when bank charges are to be inserted. Also included is a facility to reconcile cash book via modem (Beltel)   

This module makes the programs stand out and be noticed.  When you receive goods you insert the items directly into your stock files whilst simultaneously updating your creditors... and once this has been done a goods received note can be generated and all labels for stocks received can be printed.

You also have a full order entry system to monitor orders placed with suppliers . . .

A powerful aspect of the complete package. Although 99% of the reports are generated in the different modules, you the operator can get the feel of generating your own personalised reports like...What product have I sold over the past six months and to whom have I sold the product to and what profit have or what is the percentage ratio of my sales of one product to the different categories... all this and much more can be generated . Your good business sense and this powerful package will set controls in your business you've never dreamt of.

This module maintains and updates the database files created while using the point of sale package. Printing of Labels to customers etc,

If your business depends on competitive pricing for debtors this module is a must. You can set a discount structure separately for each debtor within each specific stock group or category he buys from. So the next time you make an invoice out to the debtor it will automatically show you what discount to allow.

This handy package will be your personal financial consultant - instant nett-worth Balance Sheet - Instant access to spreadsheet like utilities ....

The Compu-Byte package has full security options. This allows specific users to use certain screens or allow certain functions like discounts, credit notes etc. The usage of access codes are monitored using any editor.

This innovative module is activated in any of the programs via the F12 key. It has a powerful database function which allows the managing of :-

 Messages

 Contacts and Telephones

 Appointments

 Important Notes

 Things To Do

 Memo's

 Lost Sales

 Special Deals

The above is just a glimpse through the package..

Why not test drive the package now !!!!.

Programmer        : Mr.A.Basit.A.Bulbulia (M.A.P) Wits..Bus.Sch..