Open
Staff unlock the till with their own PIN. They count the opening float by bill and coin, and a count that's off needs a note, so the day starts square.
PIN accepted. Float counted.
A day in your store
The same four parts every day, whether you run one store or several.
Sell
Scan and go. The till asks for ID when a product needs it, adds deposits and taxes for you, and takes card or cash. Park a sale and pick it up on another till when the line backs up.
ID checked. Deposit added.
Online
Your own online shop and weekly flyer, from the products and prices you already have. Pickup orders land on the till, ready to hand over.
Order ready for pickup.
Close
End of day for each till and the whole store, with the drawer counted. See what's running low, send the order, and print shelf labels for every price that changed.
Drawer balanced. Labels printed.
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Internet down? Keep selling.
When the connection drops, the till carries on by itself and catches up when it's back.
- The till keeps workingStaff keep ringing up sales and taking cash. Nothing to restart, nothing to write down by hand.
- It catches up by itselfSales made offline sync as soon as the internet is back.
- You're toldIf a till stays offline for hours, you hear about it. Add-on
Your team, in one place
No separate apps for schedules, time sheets and safety. Everyone has one login, and sees only what their role allows.
- SchedulesBuild the week, publish it, and everyone gets their shifts by email.
- Time off and swapsStaff ask from their phone; you approve in one tap.
- Clock in and outAt the till, with their PIN.
- TimesheetsHours worked against the schedule, ready for payroll.
- A panic buttonPlus check-ins for anyone working alone.
- Who did whatEvery price change, refund and sign-in is recorded, and nobody can edit the record.
Built for independent stores and restaurants
Every business runs a little differently. Book a demo and tell us how yours works.
Switching is easier than you think
- Bring your productsProducts and prices come in from a spreadsheet. No typing in your whole range.
- We set it up with youYour stores, staff, tills and receipts, done together before your first day.
- Practise firstYour staff try it on a demo store before a real customer walks in.
Your store's data, looked after
The things we'd want to know about a system that holds our sales.
- Two-step sign-inEveryone who signs in to the back office uses a password and a code from their phone.
- PINs that know the hoursStaff PINs only open the till around opening hours. Owners choose.
- Backed up every nightEncrypted, and copied to a second company's storage, away from our servers.
- Restores we testWe bring backups back on purpose, so we know they work before anyone needs them.
- A record nobody can editEvery sign-in, price change, refund and void, with who and when.
Made in Canada
- Your store's database runs on servers in Canada (Toronto).
- Built alongside independent store owners, not for a head office.
Why we built NorthTill
Independent stores deserve a till as good as the big chains have, without a big-chain contract or a box of hardware you're locked into. We're building NorthTill alongside real store owners, one store's day at a time. If you run a store, I'd like to hear how your day goes.
Questions
What do I need to run it?
NorthTill runs in a web browser, so a touchscreen computer or tablet makes a till. We go through receipt printers, cash drawers and scanners with you in the demo.
Can I bring my products over?
Yes. Products and prices come in from a spreadsheet (CSV), so you don't type your range in by hand.
Will you help us set up?
Yes. We set up your stores, staff and tills with you, and your staff can practise on a demo store first.
What if the internet goes down?
With offline selling (an add-on), the till keeps selling and catches up when the connection is back.
I have more than one store. Does that work?
Yes. Each store has its own tills, hours and prices, and you see them all, or one at a time, in NorthTill HQ.
Can I limit what staff see?
Yes. Owners choose what managers and cashiers can open, and which stores each person works at.
How much does it cost?
It depends on how many stores and tills you have. We give you a price in the demo, with nothing to sign that day.
Do I pay for extras?
Some features, like offline selling, are add-ons you switch on only when you want them.
Where is my data kept?
Your store's database runs on servers in Canada (Toronto), with encrypted copies made every night.
What if a backup is ever needed?
We test bringing backups back on purpose, so restoring is a practised job, not a first attempt.
Book a demo
Tell us about your store. We'll call or email to set up a time, and show you NorthTill running a day like yours.
Just a question? Email hello@northtill.ca. Prefer a call? Leave your number in the form and we'll call you back.