For a hardware shop software billing system, like the one you're referring to from Algo Technosoft, the system would typically include features such as sales management, inventory management, and billing.
Login System: Secure login for shop owners and employees.
Dashboard: A simple interface showing key data like total sales, number of customers, and inventory status.
Product Listings: Add and manage items such as tools, equipment, and hardware supplies.
Stock Levels: Track product quantities and set up alerts for reordering when stock is low.
Product Categories: Categorize hardware items for better organization (e.g., Plumbing, Electrical, Paints, etc.).
Generate Bills: When a customer purchases, the software generates an itemized bill with product name, quantity, price, tax, and total.
Discounts: Option to apply discounts on certain products or overall purchases.
Tax Calculation: Automatic tax calculation based on local tax laws (e.g., VAT, GST).
Receipt Generation: Printing or emailing of receipts.
Sales Reports: Track daily, weekly, and monthly sales.
Customer Records: Keep track of customer details, such as name, contact info, and purchase history.
Return and Exchange: Process returns or exchanges and update inventory accordingly.
Multiple Payment Methods: Support for cash, card payments, mobile payments, etc.
Payment Gateway: Integration for online payment options if required.
Reordering Alerts: Alerts when stock levels of certain products fall below a predefined threshold.
Supplier Management: Store information about suppliers and manage purchase orders.
Daily Sales Reports: Quick access to sales data for the day.
Inventory Reports: Overview of the inventory, products that need restocking, and slow-moving items.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Different users (admin, cashier, inventory manager) have different access privileges to the software.
Backup and Data Security: Ensure the software has regular backups to prevent data loss.