The Missing Manual!

Xsilva's LightSpeed software is a revolutionary, multi-user inventory management, sales order and point-of-sale system made exclusively for Mac OS X. Not only does it provide a Mac-based option in a world full of PC-only solutions but does so with the style and ease of use that Mac users have come to expect.

Unfortunately, it doesn't come with a manual. Oh sure, there are help files online but if you're the type of person who prefers a printed manual, this book is for you.

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Just getting started? This book starts with a walk-through of LightSpeed from the perspective of a new user. It eases you into some of the basic terms and concepts that you'll need when using the program.

Then, it jumps into installing and configuring LightSpeed for the first time. Since there is no setup wizard in LightSpeed, it can be difficult to know where to begin. This book provides a step by step checklist for setting up a new system. It discusses everything from setting up users, to setting up GL accounts and taxes.

Finally, it breaks everything down into workflows to teach you and your staff how things work when using LightSpeed in a sales, service and purchasing environment.

There is even a bonus chapter called, 'Advanced Topics', that goes into detail that you won't find in the official help files. Real-world situations like: How to deal with shipping? How to handle extra costs on supplier invoices like insurance and freight? How to manage the purchase and sale of used equipment? And many more.

This book is the culmination of over two years worth of experience installing and using LightSpeed in a variety of industries. As having been the manager of a retail store himself, the author imparts his knowledge of the system along with real-world business advice on exactly how to use it to accomplish every day tasks.