NEWEST Version of Ideal Business Software Provides Outdoor Power Equipment Dealers with the Latest in Cutting-Edge Technology

Cedar Rapids, IA – April 1, 2010 – Ideal Computer Systems, the leading provider of business management software for Outdoor Power Equipment dealers, is pleased to announce the release of Ideal 7.0 – its most powerful software to date.  Included in this new version is the ability to Schedule Appointments, view Key Performance Indicators on a mobile device, and finance deals with a fully-integrated F&I (Finance and Insurance) package.

“We’ve taken the leading business management software in our industry and just made it even better with the release of Ideal 7.0,” said Dennis Haefner, president of Ideal Computer Systems.  “With the ability to schedule all of your daily appointments and view daily metrics on a mobile device, we’ve immediately saved drastic amounts of time and improved efficiency for the dealer.”

But utilizing some of the new features included in Ideal 7.0, dealers will be able to…

-  Streamline their process for scheduling Work Orders, pickups, and deliveries.

-  Plan automated routes for pick ups and deliveries.

-  Keep tabs on key performance indicators of their business via mobile device from any location.

And much more!

In addition, Ideal 7.0 now includes an optional, fully-integrated F&I package – perfect for any OPE dealer that wants to finance their own unit sales.  The F&I package is loaded with money-making features including an exclusive Menu Selling Option feature that allows dealers to provide several different plans and payment options for their customers to work with.

“For anyone who uses F&I, or is looking to introduce it to their business, our new F&I module is an excellent fit,” said Haefner.  “We spent several months working with F&I specialists to make sure this package was the very best for dealer success.”

For more information about Ideal 7.0, you can request a free demo and information kit today by calling 800-737-1620 or visiting www.idealcomputersystems.com

Ideal Announces Enhanced Integration with CODIS-Enabled Distributors

Cedar Rapids, IA – March 30, 2010 – Ideal Computer Systems, the leading provider of business management software for Outdoor Power Equipment dealers, is pleased to announce its enhanced integration with CODIS purchase ordering.

Ideal’s interface allows dealers to send electronic purchase orders to any distributor that uses CODIS. After the order is placed, the dealer will receive a response detailing the status of each line item. In addition, the dealer can also check availability on parts directly from Ideal’s Purchase Order screen, saving time and eliminating the need to go outside of the software.

“We’ve had an interface to CODIS for many years, but the new capabilities that we have been able to add through CODIS’s enhanced interface is a significant step forward,” said Dennis Haefner, president of Ideal Computer Systems.

Distributors that are CODIS-enabled include AES Lawn Parts, Atlantic Power, Central Power Systems, Engine Warehouse, Gardner, General Power Equipment, Gardner-Connell, Magneto Power, Medart Engine, MWE, PES, Power Source Canada, Preferred Power, RBI, and SEDCO.

For more information about Ideal and its CODIS interface, you can request a free demo and information kit today by calling 800-737-1620 or visiting www.idealcomputersystems.com

Ideal now has F & I!

• Control your full sale process by being able to handle the financing yourself.

• Quickly and easily print standard forms including title & registration, odometer statement, disclosures, insurance, warranties, etc. – and customize forms to your specific needs.

• Easily print the correct forms with Ideal’s form prompting feature.

• Provide a one-stop shopping option for your customers, so they don’t have to go through separate channels to buy a unit.

• Offer your customers more competitive loan rates based off the relationships you form with lenders.

• Get more deals approved based off the relationships you form with lenders.

• Conveniently swap Buyer and Co-Buyer with the click of a button.

• Add multiple units to a single deal.

• Easily accept a trade-in of a unit previously purchased by selecting it from the customer history rather than having to re-enter all of the data.

• Streamline your sales process because your entire transaction is integrated into your Customer History, Accounts Receivable, and optional Accounts Payable and General Ledger modules.

And much more!

Ideal’s new F & I package also features a Menu Selling Option that will easily help improve your customer service! With this great new feature, you’ll have the ability to show customers all of their different payment options on a unit from one location. Simply preview the Menu, and you can show the Cash Option, Finance Options (for three different term lengths), and Lease Option all on one screen!

If you would like to experience Ideal’s new F & I package, along with other great features in Ideal, contact Ideal today at 800-737-1620.