TRIAD POS: MAKE SALES TODN/ DECISIONS TOMORROW

Running a good business takes more than good sales. lt takes good decisions You have to do both-sell, and decide what to sell, how many, for how much, and when

But making good decisions takes time So does selilng How do you plan for the future when you're busy making today's sales?

With information. Accurate information about inventory, customer credit, pricing, cash flow, purchasing, and more All gathered in the simplest way possible. while you're ringing up sales

That's what Triad's Point-of-Sale (POS) system can do for you.

SALES THAT GEN ERATE I NFORMATION.

Every time you make a sale, your Triad POS terminal automatically adjusts your stock levels, accumulates a sales history, and on charge sales, records receivables information. This information is then used by the system to suggest inventory reorder requirements and calculate your gross profits. And you can request a report for each register or clerk showing the complete day's sales activity, with check, bankcard and charge totals clearly identified.

But that's lust the beginning. Your Triad can also grve you reports on inventory turns, sales, and profit margins for any period by department, merchandise class, or individualitem.

That's the kind of information you need to manage your ousrness.

SERVICE WHILE YOU SELL.

While Triad POS is collecting management information, it's also providing faster service to vour customers. And helprng you sell.

When you ring up the sale, Triad POS automatically charqes the correct orice-even for promotion items or soecial customer discounts-and immediately prints a cash receipt or charge invoice with a description of each item purchased Triad tracks your promotion sales and profits and your seasonal sales activity, Each charge sale is preceded by a customer credit check for your protection-and your customersl

That s the kind of information you need to sell.

TOTAL CONTROL. TRIAD HAS ITALL.

Triad POS is lust one part of the total Triad system. Our inventory management package helps you balance your inventory and increase turns. And Triad customer accounting, accounts payable and general ledger applications help you improve cash flow by giving you vital information each month on the financial status of your busrness.

CONTROL: lT'S JUST GOOD BUSINESS.

With Triad, you can keep your costs down and your profits up. We'll get you off to a good start, too, with an evaluation of your business, your goals, and a plan to show you how your computer will pay for itself. Before you buy. Afterwards, we'll help you prepare for system installation, assist you in converting your records, and completely train you and your personnel.

As you grow, your Triad system will grow with you, With program enhancements and follow-up support that includes consulting, training, and periodic preventive maintenance.

With a Triad system, you can have the tools to run your business more profitably than ever. But don't take our word for it Ask about our

60-day system trial. Callour Californ ia headquarters toll-f ree: 800/ 538-8597 (in California and Canada call collecl. 408/734-9720, ext. 800), or write us at the address below,

FRANK DAVIS executive vice president

lonltartox of the youn-e I Lumbermen of Arizona was approved by the board of directors of the Arizona Lumber and Builders Supply Association at their third quarter meeting.

The organization is designated for young men and women who are owners or employees of any ALBSA member. Age restrictions are 39 or under. Temporary officers are Steve Garrison, pres.; Bill Herman, lst v.p.; Kelvin Hamman, 2nd v.p.; and Peggy Foster, sec.

Their first meeting will be held in conjunction with the ALBSA 6fth annual convention at The Pointe Resort, Phoenix, Az., on Saturday, May 9.

Their I p.m. luncheon, will feature a guest speaker.

The jubilee convention, May 7, 8, 9, will honor two leaders of the association, Jay O'Malley, chairman of the board, The O'Malley Companies, Phoenix, Az., and Larry Hamman, 1980-81 association pres. Jay served as the National Lumber and Building Materials Dealers Association pres. in 1958 and twice as president of the Arizona Lumber and Builders Supply Association. Larry also is a two-time president of ALBSA.

The 60th jubilee with the theme of "Be Ready" promises to be a great one with an excellent program built around the subjects of economy, mortgage money, material shortages, housing outlook, sales and energy. In addition, a fine social program will give those attending the opportunity to mix with old friends and make new ones.

The ladies will be honored at a 10:30 a.m. brunch on Friday. After being treated to delicious fare carefully selected to please them and start the day right, they will be royally entertained by a popular vocal group.

The exciting group has performed in part or as a whole for local clubs, dinner theaters, radio, churches and with the Sweet Adelines. The singers are basically homemakers with many outside interests. There will be a surprise for each guest present plus a few nice door prizes for the really lucky. The program is planned to finish in time for sun worshipers and shoppers to do their thing.

On Friday, May 7, the annual lumbermen's golf tournament will tee off at 8 a.m. at the Arizona Biltmore Golf and Country Club. Tennis will be at l0 a.m. with the annual lumbermen's tournament on the courts at The Pointe. A welcoming no host cocktail hour at The Pointe followed by a steak fry will conclude the pre-meeting day.

EAILURE to abide by state laws aft fecting the timing of wage payment on layoff or termination can result in stiff and expensive penalties being imposed upon the employer. Following is the substance of current laws in three of our states:

Idaho: Employees discharged or laid off must be paid wages or salary due them at the time in cash, lawful money or its equivalent. (ICA 45-67, as amended by S.B. 132, L. 1967\

Oregon: Discharged employees must be paid at the time of discharge. If employee without contract for definite period quits, all wages earned and un-

The annual banquet and President's cocktail hour will conclude the activities on Saturday. paid at time of quitting shall become due and payable immediately, if employee has given not less than 48 hours notice, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. If notice is not given, wages shall be due and payable within 48 hours after employee has quit, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. (ORS 652.140, as amended by Ch. 242, L. 19s7)

Washington: When any employee shall cease to work for an employer, whether by discharge or by voluntary withdrawal, wages due him on account of his employment shall be paid to him at the end of the established pay period. (RCW 49.48.010, as amended by S.B. 26t, L. r97t)