The Sales Manager is a powerful tool for producing sales invoices in the field. It is a cloud based, multi-user client server system, and Vanguard Software provides various server options.
The client can run on an Android or iOS phone or tablet, and it also runs on Chromebooks. The apps are free. They are not trial versions, and they have no expiry date. They fully functional, though there are a number of paid extras. They can also be used as stand alone apps, though various restrictions apply.
The Sales Manager is faster and more accurate than traditional paper-based methods, and can handle large amounts of data. Invoices can be printed on a Wi-Fi printer, and barcodes can be scanned from any Android device with a built in camera. The salesman does not have to lug around a heavy laptop – he only needs the phone that he already carries.
The Sales Manager is designed to run on just about any iPhone or Android phone, and can be used even on devices with small screens. It has a rich graphical user interface, which makes it easy to learn and to use. The application uses a highly scalable SQLite database, and all queries are indexed. It can handle large numbers of customers and products, with little or no loss of performance.
The Sales Manager can adapt to match most business situations, and automatically formats dates and prices according to the current locale. It also has a flexible business model that includes support for multiple price lists and variable tax rates. It can be used for returns and refunds, as well as invoices.