What is the learning curve on operating a cash register?
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After 26 years working in a grocery store unloading trucks, stocking shelves and bagging groceries,the management told the top senior employees(we are all males, by the way) that they wanted us to learn the register. It was only because my cheap a-s-s company didn't want to hire more cashiers. Every function was challenging but I got the hang of it after about three times. However, that didn't last very long. Thanksgiving and Christmas came and went and I was never put on the register ONE TIME, and forgot everything they tried to teach me. So much for "cross-training". The cashiers who work on the registers daily, though, have no difficulty remembering functions and codes. You'll be fine !
60980
I've never used any of it.  I went through my college bit by bit and took coursed just because the opportunities came up.  I can honestly say I learned more by doing things than sitting in a classroom and it's just a certificate now.  I own my own businesses and even though my degree is in business it would only help if I worked for me.  I guess I use some of the accounting, but then again I learned Quick books for that.  I had fun though.
497230
Check with management and see if you can put a charity tin beside the cash register (nail it down too). \nHave a small sign asking for any 'small change for the needy', details and a pic on the tin so the customers know it's a legitimate charity.\nMake sure you return the customers change by passing it in front of the tin to make it noticable. (Ever notice how some people go blind in front of things like that?) \nSmile, and they'll probably just drop it in.\n\nYou'll have helped someone feel good about themselves too.
50403
That all depends.  How big is your business? How many transactions do you do daily/weekly?  It can help you to be organized and the new software suites are very user friendly but sometimes you don't need it.  For me an expense journal, bag O' receipts and a simple A/P ledger is all I need but I am in staffing so if I do 10 transactions a year, I am in great shape.  If you do go the computerized route, just be sure to understand the program and back it up often.
869920
It depends on the location, the people, and what job you will be performing.\n\nI worked there for two days and then I quit.  It was a second job for me - I went thru the two weeks of training but when I was placed in the actual store as a cashier I hated it.  The store mgmt and co-workers were anything but pleasant and the 'in-store' training that was promised was never delivered.  They could never get my work schedule correct and the new employees were pretty much thrown into the ocean to sink or swim with no clue.\n\nSo it just depends.  I had a friend that worked at a different location and remained there for five years.\n\nGo ahead with the interview.  See how you like it and hope for the best.  Good luck.
1145956
hmm, what is the type of business? email me at Dmagician45@yahoo.com and i can try to help. i have WAY too much free time on my hands.. -__-
1012091
I think you'll need to be a bit more specific in what type of help your actually looking for.  Are you more interested in education on how to use and operate a machine?  Want to know the intricate technical workings of how your machine performs?  Having an OS issue?  Machine lagging and you want to improve performance?  Thinking about upgrading that video card for the next best thing?  There are plenty of websites that cover all of that in varying degrees depending on where your interests lie.
832896
Experienced...YES, unless you were a horrible employee.\n\n:)\n\n==========================
411652
As long as there are enough people with enough money to pay someone else to do something they'd rather not do themselves, this seems like a winning idea. The size of the town seems big enough, as long as the demographics work and provided there is not already a lot of competition in this area. My one recommendation is to set it up so you can get paid before you do the work or as soon as you do the work, because collecting afterwards is going to be tricky. In a service business like this, you will encounter a certain number of deadbeats. Also, be real clear on your fee structure, including things like charges for bad checks. You may want to check with your bank for a check verification service. Don't let people take advantage of you. Offer great service, be dependable, and hopefully your customers will recommend you to other people to help you grow your business. This really is a great kind of business and I applaud you for undertaking it.
560754
I don't think you can play with it.. are you planning to work somewhere that requires you to learn it?\nI'm sure they will train you and give you some time to get to know it.\n\nor are you going to sell lemonade on the street? and need a cashier?
10470
If I was you, I would buy the Quickbooks program so that I could learn a lot myself.  Then get your free help, when you already have some small amount of knowledge.  And remember - you get what you pay for.
484021
1 a Cash Register\n\n2 adding machines, typewriters, and computer networks\n\n3  the world wide web and libraries
164562
I used to play with an old cash register and play money to pretend I was a banker.  I am now a teller at a credit union, working my way up to manager!  Who knew?  Dreams (with a bit of hard work) do come true!
21305
Many firms use machines as tax write-offs.\n\nA new machine is purchased when an older one "falls off the books" or it's depreciated value is reduced to zero.\n\nMy firm turns computers and printers every 2 years to keep up with technology and software advances.  We also purchase after the new technology is 6 months old, so we avoid being the beta testers!
821648
It came with a Quick Start guide.  Try that.  I am not sure why you would want us to retype the basic instructions.   Be sure to tell us the Brand and model number.   Just maybe we would not have to try and READ YOUR MIND.  \n\nIf this is just a copier, wouldn't you start by plugging it in, place the original paper on the glass and hit COPY (or whatever the big button is on top).  I am not sure why you think that you need to be some kind of Computer Whiz for something so simple.  I wonder if you tried? \n\nGood luck
554867
Some people have become small business owners without even a high school diploma, but the more education you have the better off you are. You need either good accounting skills or you need to be able to afford a good Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to take care of tax information, records and problems and you need you need money to operate until you start making a profit.  You should know that it usually takes up to 5 years to make a new business actually turn a profit...not that you won't be making money during that time, but it may not be profit...that is above and beyond the costs it takes to run the business and if necessary to pay employees.  The Small Business Administration helps new businesses in several ways.  The biggest way they help is in finding supplies at wholesale that you may need to either run the business or to sell in the business.  Anything from shelves to candles. They have every wholesaler and supplier list in the United States and probably some that are not in the US.  Those things are free to research for any business owner, but you have to pay for copies unless you write the information down for yourself.  They also have many videos including how to make candles, soaps, etc. And many other helpful videos to help you run a business.
320038
The most important thing for you to know is your own mathematical skills.  You must know how to add, subtract, multiply, & divide.  NEVER be fully dependent on the machine!  You need to have a really good idea of what the total should be without the machine.  This is so that you can do it on your own in case the machine is broken or the power is out.