FortyHives UltimatePOS is a powerful stock management and point-of-sale solution designed for Kenyan businesses. It streamlines sales, inventory tracking, invoicing, and customer management, making it ideal for retail stores, supermarkets, wholesalers, and distributors.
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FortyHives UltimatePOS is an all-in-one point-of-sale and stock management system tailored for businesses in Kenya. It offers seamless sales processing, real-time inventory tracking, automated invoicing, and financial reporting, making it perfect for retail stores, supermarkets, wholesalers, and distributors. The system supports barcode scanning, multi-user roles, supplier and customer management, and various payment methods, including M-Pesa. With its detailed sales reports, expense tracking, and tax calculation features, business owners can make data-driven decisions to enhance profitability. The software also supports multi-location stock management, allowing businesses with multiple outlets to track inventory efficiently. Built with a user-friendly interface, UltimatePOS simplifies day-to-day business operations, reduces errors, and improves checkout speed. Whether running a small retail shop or a large-scale wholesale business, this solution ensures accurate sales monitoring, seamless inventory control, and efficient financial management.
Whether you choose to host it yourself or let us manage everything, getting started with our powerful software solutions is effortless.
Select between the Self-Hosted License for full control or the Managed Cloud Hosting for hands-off convenience.
We’ll discuss your business needs, help you choose the best product(s), and guide you on deployment strategy.
For the Self-Hosted option, we’ll deploy the product to your server and ensure it's running smoothly. For Managed Hosting, we take care of everything—deployment, domain setup, security, and more.
Once setup is complete, we’ll provide training, user guides, and ongoing support (for managed clients), so you can focus on scaling your business.
Ultimate POS is an all-in-one ERP and point-of-sale solution designed for businesses of all sizes. Built with Laravel and PHP 8.x, it offers robust features for managing sales, inventory, purchases, customer relationships, and financial reporting. The system supports multiple businesses and locations, making it ideal for retailers, wholesalers, and service providers seeking a centralized platform to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
Operate and manage multiple businesses or shops within a single application instance, each with separate inventory and accounting records.
Create and manage multiple locations, storefronts, or warehouses, tracking stock, purchases, and sales independently for each.
Define user roles with specific permissions to control access to various modules and functionalities, ensuring data security and operational control.
Maintain detailed records of customers and suppliers, including contact information, transaction history, and outstanding balances.
Add, edit, and organize products with details like SKU, barcode, category, brand, and pricing, facilitating efficient inventory tracking.
Manage purchase orders, receive goods, and update inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock records and supplier accountability.
Process sales through a simplified POS interface or detailed invoicing screen, accommodating various payment methods and customer types.
Organize invoice items into categories and track services or products effortlessly.
Generate comprehensive reports on sales, purchases, stock levels, and financial performance, aiding in informed decision-making.
Customize system settings, including tax rates, currency, invoice formats, and notification preferences, to align with business requirements.
Cater to a diverse user base with support for multiple languages, enhancing accessibility and user experience.
FortyHives offers continuous assistance and support to clients, ensuring immediate help and reliable guidance whenever needed.
We provide timely updates and ongoing maintenance to keep the web application secure, bug-free, and up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends.
Whether you're considering the Self-Hosted License or the Managed Cloud Hosting plan, this section is here to help you make an informed decision. From installation to support, we’ve covered the most common concerns so you can move forward with confidence. Ready to streamline your operations and go digital? Let’s get you started on the right path — explore the FAQs below and take the next step toward smarter business management today.
Self-Hosted License means we install the software on your own server or hosting environment, and you're responsible for ongoing maintenance, updates, and security.
Managed Cloud Hosting, on the other hand, is a fully hosted and managed service — we take care of the server, updates, backups, and technical maintenance for you, and you pay a monthly subscription.
Yes! Both packages provide full access to the system's features and functionalities. You get the same core system — the only difference is who manages the hosting and maintenance.
Absolutely. You can upgrade from Self-Hosted to Managed Cloud Hosting at any time. We'll help you with the migration and ensure a smooth transition.
You’ll need a VPS or shared hosting with PHP, MySQL, and sufficient resources to run the application smoothly. We'll provide you with the technical specifications and assist during the initial setup.
The Managed Cloud Hosting plan is designed to offer a hassle-free experience, especially for users who don’t want to deal with the technical side of things. It includes fully managed hosting where we handle everything from server setup, configuration, and monitoring to ongoing maintenance. You’ll also benefit from regular updates, daily backups, enhanced security, and uptime monitoring to ensure your system is always running smoothly. Additionally, the plan includes full technical support, so anytime you need help, our team is just a message away. You simply focus on using the system — we take care of the rest.
Yes. For Self-Hosted users, we offer installation support and optional paid maintenance packages.
For Managed Cloud Hosting users, ongoing technical support is included in your monthly plan.
Self-Hosted users receive updates via manual download and install (upon request or with support).
Managed Cloud Hosting users receive automatic updates as part of the monthly subscription.
For Managed Cloud Hosting, your system is ready within 24-48 hours after payment.
For Self-Hosted, setup is usually completed within 48 hours depending on server readiness and responsiveness for access credentials.
Contact us today and experience the difference of working with a dedicated and innovative team. We look forward to partnering with you on your path to success!