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CJI Announces Its New Tiger-Compatible Small Business Point-Of-Sale System based on FileMaker Pro 7 – PayGo SP 3.5 for Mac and Windows

BUFFALO, Minnesota—April 28, 2005— Christian James, Inc. today announced the availability of its next generation point-of-sale (POS) product, PayGo SP 3.5.   CJI has improved upon its popular FileMaker Pro 7-based PayGo SP point-of-sale software program.  In addition to integrated ecommerce capabilities, CJI has incorporated several hundred new features and functions into PayGo SP 3.5 to provide Big Box store point-of-sale capabilities to the small business owner.    PayGo SP 3.5 also utilizes FileMaker Server 7 and FileMaker Server 7 Advanced for server configurations.

“All of our store owners are concerned with their ability to be competitive, as well as provide their customers with a unique and enjoyable shopping experience,” says Chris Peterson, president of Christian James, Inc.  “That’s part of the reason so many of our store owners use Macs; they know that Apple programs are less vulnerable to viruses and other problems that plague PCs, and there is something about a Mac that allows the user to better express their unique, creative spirit.  We designed PayGo for the unique, independent business owner who needs powerful yet easy-to-use tools to better manage their inventory, sales, and customers.  Most of our store owners are not techno-geeks.  They want a point-of-sale program, equipment, and services that don’t require a lot of tinkering or a degree in Information Technology.  But they also want advanced features such as eCommerce shopping carts tied to their brick-and-mortar inventory, integrated credit card processing, touch screen capabilities, and many, many more high-tech functions.  PayGo SP 3.5 ties ease-of-use with almost every advanced feature that our customers have requested over the past few years…and we added customization capabilities for our customers who need features that are unique to their business.”

This year, CJI also launched a completely revised web site and continues to improve upon their online education, self-help, and customer community projects.   “We have video clips available online for all of PayGo’s major features,” says Peterson.  “Many of our customers have said these are great tools to use for new employee training, and even to brush up on occasionally used functions like creating gift certificates or entering a repair order.”   The PayGo customer bulletin board center continues its rapid expansion as PayGo owners and users share many customization tips and techniques, as well as information specific to their industry.  Peterson remains strongly committed to providing quality customer service to PayGo users, and the size of the technical support staff has tripled since January of this year. 

“PayGo SP provides Big Box retail tools to small businesses at an affordable price.  That’s the bottom line,” Peterson says.  “We listen to our customers’ wants and needs, and will continue to respond with new and improved products that meet our customers’ changing requirements.”

Christian James, Inc. is a point of sale software solutions company that concentrates on innovations and service to customers in a wide range of retail operations including stores that specialize in gifts, music, art, indoor and outdoor sports, yarn and knitting, scrapbooking, pets, landscaping, liquor, winery, quilts, books, school supply, antiques, home furnishings, and much more.

A fully functional demonstration version of PayGo SP 3.5 and additional information about its new features can be found at www.paygopos.com.

Press Contact:
Linda Crippes
Christian James, Inc.
Phone: 763-684-1257
Fax: 763-684-1144
eMail: Linda@ChristianJames.net
www.paygopos.com