I am starting my set up. I have 2 stores and HQ. I have set up approximately 2500 items. However, in my stores I have a BUNCH of discontinued items that I would have to dig in my old files to obtain prices, vendors, id's, etc. Considering this, should I set up a single generic item code (ie. CLEARANCE-CL) to encompass multiple items in each department which would require "price to be entered at pos."
Or should I scrap my existing HQ database, then wheel around the store with a laptop and enter misc. items and then import that newly completed database to a brand new HQ database. Would that cause a problem with previously set HQ item id's?
To me, it seems obvious that the first option is more efficient. I am just curious if I am not seeing potential pitfalls in either method. I appreciate any input. Thanks.