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Is
internet access required to use Avonto Direct
Connect for Sales Reps? |
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Internet access is
only required to update vendor items and pricing,
send orders electronically to your vendor, and
of course to download the initial program. It
is recommended to use the program where you have
access to the internet so your vendor data is
always up to date. If you do not have access,
you can still use the software, but will need
to print out a copy of your purchase order to
fax over. |
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In a nutshell,
what does the Sales Rep version do? |
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This is perfect for
sales reps to use when on the road and visiting
businesses. You simply select your customer,
then select the items they want to order (these
items are updated automatically in the software),
and send in the customer order! It is a
must have business tool for all sales reps.
Your software will keep records on all your customers
and orders. You can use the software to
send orders electronically to your vendor(s) where
the order is received and processed within seconds.
Even if your vendor does not use the wholesale
version you still have the option to print and
fax the orders over. All orders are
stored in your software for reference or reprinting.
To have your vendor start using the software,
please have them contact us at (800) 404-0634. |
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How much does
Avonto Direct Connect cost for Sales Reps? |
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To use the Sales Rep
version a software license must be purchased for
a small annual price. If your company which
you represent will not pay for the cost
of the license, you can purchase one directly
from us, but must have the company sign an authorization
form. Contact us at (800) 404-0634 for more
info and we can get you started. Contact
us for pricing. |
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What if I don't
want to pay and just use the software? |
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The software will
only grant access for full vendor updates and
for sending orders only if a user has purchased
this service. The software will be of no real
benefit without the service of sending and recording
your purchase orders. |
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How do I download
Avonto Direct Connect for Sales Reps? |
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Contact us at (800)
404-0634 and we will send you the information
you need. |
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Can I just print
my orders and fax them over to a vendor? |
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Yes, you can choose
to print your purchase orders at anytime and fax
them to your vendor. Avonto Direct Connect software
will automatically create your purchase orders
based on vendor name, saving you lots of time. |
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How does Avonto
Direct Connect help save time and reduce costs?
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Avonto Direct Connect
saves you time by streamlining the entire ordering
process. No longer wait till you are "back
at the office", just find an internet connection
(even at a coffeeshop) and send the orders.
Your vendor will receive the order within seconds. |
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The vendor I represent
is not a participating vendor. Why is this? |
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It is crucial for
vendors to contact us in order to join as a participating
vendor so both you and your vendor can start benefiting!
However, you can still use the software to create
and fax over orders regardless if the vendor is
set up with their own software. Please contact
your vendors and have them contact us at (800)
404-0634 to be able to receive the orders electronically. |
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How does a vendor
participate so their data is available for me
to start submitting orders? |
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All a vendor has to
do is join as a participating vendor. This alone
will save them costs such as manpower, time, and
mistakes, plus it will make your life a lot easier
when it comes to placing orders. Even if a vendor
is not participating, you can still use the software
to download their items and create orders to fax
or phone over. Your vendors can contact us at
(800) 404-0634 to join. |
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How do I create a purchase
order? |
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To create a purchase
order, simply select your customer, then select
the items, enter any order details, click send.
Make sure to request more information from us
and we will send you information, including movie
links and tuturoials. |
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What information is sent to
a vendor on the purchase order? |
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The information sent
to your vendors include: Customer Name, Sales
Rep, Ship to, Bill To, Ship Method, PO Number,
PO Date, Order details such as type of moulding,
mat, other item, qty and sizes. |
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Why does the order total not
appear on the order? |
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This is because many
vendors have special pricing for accounts that
order by box, or larger quantities. Avonto Direct
Connect lists the pricing for Length, Chop or
Joined and basic list book pricing. This information
is supplied by your vendors. |
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Does the software automatically
create PO numbers? |
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Yes, Avonto Direct
Connect automatically creates PO Numbers for each
PO as they are generated. |
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Is there a place to view a
history of purchase orders? |
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Yes, inside Avonto
Direct Connect click on the Purchase Order History
icon and you can locate any purchase order you
have previously entered. You can also search for
specific criteria such as vendor name, moulding
number, date, etc. |
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Is it possible to reprint or
resend a purchase order? |
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Yes, simply go to
the Purchase Order History window, select your
purchase order and click Reprint. You must have
a service plan in order to access this feature
in the program. |
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Is this an accounting piece
of software? |
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At this time, Avonto
Direct Connect is strictly a purchase ordering
system linking vendors with their customers and
sales rep. We will be adding onto the software
as time progresses and as we gain feedback from
our users, so although nothing is ruled out, it
is not for invoicing at this time. |
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How does my vendor receive
these purchase orders? |
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This depends on how
you have it set up to send. You can send your
orders via the internet to your vendors own software,
or simply print and fax it over. No email software
or client such as AOL, Hotmail or Outlook is required
on your part, Avonto Direct Connect takes care
of it all for you! |
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What if I don't include all
the required information on a purchase order?
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Avonto Direct Connect
has error checking to make your orders are complete.
You will see an error icon next to any order that
is not completed correctly. You must correct the
errors before you can send the order. However,
if a vendor has any questions, your contact information
will be included on the purchase order for them
to contact you. |
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How do you update Avonto Direct
Connect software with the latest vendor items
and pricing? |
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Vendors can supply
us with their data for inclusion. We aleady receive
data from over 140 vendors. Each time Avonto Direct
Connect opens it will check and update your vendor
data with the latest updates automatically. You
do not have to do a single thing! Avonto Direct
Connect does it for you! You must have a Service
Plan to have full access. |
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Does the Avonto Direct Connect
display a vendor's discontinued items? |
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Yes, it can... if
the vendor provides this bit of information. If
the vendor provides this type of information,
such items will be noted right on the window where
you select your items to order so you can know
right away! |
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What is the refund policy?
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There is no refunds
for the Sales Rep version at this time.
However if you not satisfied with your software
please let us know so we can work out some sort
of arrangement. |
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Can I backup my data? |
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Yes, there are backup
capabilities for the software. This is discussed
in the manual in detail. |
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Do you integrate with any POS
systems? |
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Avonto Direct Connect
does not require any Point of Sale software. We
welcome any software company to contact us regarding
integration with our software. Pleas contact us
for integration instructions. |
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I have more questions, can
I talk to a sales representative? |
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Absolutely! Our toll
free number is (800) 404-0634. |
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Who owns Avonto Direct Connect
software? |
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The entire Avonto product line
is owned by software development company, nuTech.
nuTech is well known for their ezFramer software
which has been sold to custom framers worldwide
since 1998. |
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I am ready to purchase, what
now? |
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To purchase a license, please contact
us at (800) 404-0634. |
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