<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Beacon Software]]></title><description><![CDATA[We specialise in the unique challenges of the Australian Retail Fuel industry with purpose-built POS and back-office solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:38:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[New Integration: BPme App – Pilot Underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beacon is pleased to announce that we are currently piloting integration with BPme, bp’s official mobile app designed to deliver faster, smarter and more convenient on-the-go experiences for Australian motorists. ]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/new-integration-bpme-app-pilot-underway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691d4ccb9ea679da439652cd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:27:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11ebb4_b3e6a04108084ca8a602afcd977e82d8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_248,h_252,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beacon Software Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart Systems, Smarter Service: Purtill Group’s Ongoing Evolution with Beacon POS]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Matt Harber, IT Manager at the Purtill Group, choosing the right technology isn’t just about functionality; it’s about long-term reliability, simplicity, and the ability to support a growing network of service stations, retail outlets, and wholesale operations. Since 2017, Beacon POS Systems has played a key role in helping the group streamline their operations and future-proof its service offering. A Group with Diverse Needs The Purtill Group is no ordinary fuel business. Based in...]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/smart-systems-smarter-service-purtill-group-s-ongoing-evolution-with-beacon-pos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6927dc5ee4b8554da151e5cc</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonial]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:14:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11ebb4_2b41b4efa78e42569b952282767e5003~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_352,h_143,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beacon Software Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piloting NOW: MySunrise Rewards App]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beacon is excited to announce our new integration with the MySunrise Rewards App - New Sunrise’s official loyalty platform for Sunrise Local Stores across Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/exciting-new-app-integrations-now-piloting-with-beacon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691d497d89a23d09afc66842</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:49:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11ebb4_5c477ee7efdf4e26963fa74e1c77b2b5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_254,h_253,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beacon Software Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing Your Site for the Christmas &#38; New Year Peak Period]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we head into the Christmas and New Year season, many sites experience one of the busiest and hottest times of the year. ]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/preparing-your-site-for-the-christmas-new-year-peak-period</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691d2d83cf1100bb61d920f2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:28:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11ebb4_9b7b3b94993c46ca9fd56af3b70b0db3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_881,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beacon Software Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Returning to Beacon POS: A Better Fit for Business at BP Mount Waverley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running a successful independent service station takes more than just long hours and hard work; it also requires the right tools behind the scenes. For Sri Reddy, who operates BP Mount Waverley in Melbourne, having a reliable and insightful POS system has proven to be one of the most important factors in managing the site effectively. After a brief period using another POS platform, Sri recently returned to Beacon and says the decision has given him renewed confidence in how he operates the...]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/returning-to-beacon-pos-a-better-fit-for-business-at-bp-mount-waverley</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691258748cc409ab93eb99e7</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonial]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:27:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11ebb4_9c6229c4d68a419bb3c40cf977858b27~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_868,h_471,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>megan47048</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Save Time and Stay on Top of Your Margins with Beacon’s Instant Invoice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Managing invoices is one of those behind-the-scenes jobs that every service station operator deals with, but few enjoy. Sifting through...]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/save-time-and-stay-on-top-of-your-margins-with-beacon-s-instant-invoice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a511e86aa481be4934f83c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:11:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11ebb4_31c5e3bef6b643d6ae3c9cfb6e9c0b99~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_769,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>megan47048</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropic Petroleum: How Beacon POS Is Powering Growth and Control for Multi-Site Retailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[For independent service station operators, juggling multiple sites while maintaining control, consistency, and efficiency can feel like...]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/tropic-petroleum-how-beacon-pos-is-powering-growth-and-control-for-multi-site-retailers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68885533e2fb1aad70722113</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonial]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:04:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4dc28b_7a1061d229c747a6b49a4b79867d65d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beacon Software Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Optimise your opening hours with these two reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are your trading hours really working for you? With the Hourly Sales Analysis  and Sales by Time  reports, you can dig deep into how your...]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/optimise-your-opening-hours-with-these-two-reports</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688836b23cd74cd3a9e0a9b5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 03:19:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11ebb4_afeda28c286347b7beb36b1b3c4517e0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_747,h_749,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beacon Software Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Behind the Counter to a Multi-Site Network: How Ravi Kasturi Built a Growing Service Station Empire with Beacon]]></title><description><![CDATA[“It’s easy to use, the support is outstanding, and I can run everything from one place. When you're managing sites across three states, that kind of system is not optional, it’s essential.”]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/from-behind-the-counter-to-a-multi-site-network-how-ravi-kasturi-built-a-growing-service-station-em</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685c80377d12e91fd9b94a13</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonial]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:30:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11ebb4_9d15058249374c098e431946a642bf13~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_674,h_501,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beacon Software Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check out our latest Beacon Demo Video - How to add a new Stock Item]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve just released a new Beacon instructional video that walks you through how to add a new stock item into the system — perfect for both new users and anyone needing a quick refresher.]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/check-out-our-latest-beacon-demo-video-how-to-add-a-new-stock-item</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684b5d0c5a220fb2404f751e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:11:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11ebb4_f339f449e23747718114b3007ea21eca~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beacon Software Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pegasus Fuels Growth and Efficiency with Beacon POS  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Pegasus rebranded its sites from BP to Mobil, the process was simplified thanks to Beacon’s flexible and consistent system.

"The change from BP to Mobil was seamless," says Sharlene. "We did not have to retrain staff or overhaul our processes. Beacon helped us implement the new EFTPOS integration remotely and everything continued as normal."]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/pegasus-fuels-growth-and-efficiency-with-beacon-pos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6838fbfdaa6d016633b21e5f</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonial]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 00:44:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11ebb4_1cf1565c585c4f959a36353366754498~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_833,h_614,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>megan47048</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campbell Petroleum: A Case Study in Navigating Industry Challenges with Beacon POS  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running an independent service station business in today’s competitive landscape is no small task. For Amanda Campbell, Retail Development Manager at Campbell Petroleum, the challenges are all too familiar: staffing shortages, rising operational costs, and unpredictable fuel margins...]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/campbell-petroleum-a-case-study-in-navigating-industry-challenges-with-beacon-pos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681ac58c30aede3a8628e2af</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonial]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 02:30:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11ebb4_721ee63f76574cd6a1e14541a9acb903~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beacon Software Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Beacon POS is Helping Independent Service Stations Stay Ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Running an independent service station is no easy task. With tight margins, staffing challenges, fuel theft, and fluctuating fuel prices, operators need every advantage they can get...]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/how-beacon-pos-is-helping-independent-service-stations-stay-ahead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681ac0b60ac880cb16668bef</guid><category><![CDATA[Testimonial]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 02:12:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b285b1_b5eed25d5f45423984a5c369ed33bc49~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Beacon Software Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recoup your Public Holiday Costs with Public Holiday Surcharging]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our new public holiday surcharge feature helps businesses cover increased operational costs and maximize revenue during peak periods....]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/recoup-your-public-holiday-costs-with-public-holiday-surcharging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">677e2b612784a703b4bf291e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_7f39abe3eb6a4a2ca28884b02f005b8e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_763,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Holst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ampol DX8000 Pinpad now available with Beacon POS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having now successfully completed the piloting phase, we're pleased to share that the rollout is set to begin. We are excited to announce...]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/ampol-dx8000-pinpad-now-available-with-beacon-pos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">677e2df64941928a18489e4e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_86b62131cd3e482aa868b15e9302d47b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_858,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Holst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Quest BP EFTPOS Plus Platform now available!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BP, in partnership with Quest Payment Systems, have launched the new and improved Quest BP EFTPOS Platform. The Quest BP RETS interfaces...]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/new-quest-bp-eftpos-plus-platform-now-available</link><guid isPermaLink="false">677e2eb51a1c4aa9acb64d22</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_70a1f5f1e6214bbe835c7019a5648c6a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_858,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Holst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daysheet Dashboard now available]]></title><description><![CDATA[Providing information such as the daily Sales Data, the breakdown of Fuel and Group sales and also a sales comparison to the same day...]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/daysheet-dashboard-now-available</link><guid isPermaLink="false">677e34f4dae421393b503905</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_495a8ed70f0d4764b9875f505d83f752~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_858,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Holst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come see us at the UCB conference 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[RACV ROYAL PINES RESORT Tuesday 5th - Thursday 7th March 2024  The countdown is on to the 2024 UCB Conference!  Don't miss out on...]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/come-see-us-at-the-ucb-conference-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">677e3663dae421393b503d5a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_87f487b7c76f4b8da0017e812d9a65d4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_707,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Holst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viva Energy Retailer Converence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosted in the beautiful W Hotel in Brisbane, the Viva Energy Retailer Conference looks to be another wonderful event! We excited to catch...]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/viva-energy-retailer-converence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">677e3728dae421393b503fc1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_b419924a26d14e05966f811fe6babe31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_615,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Holst</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handling Cash in your Business. Part Three: Investigating a Cash or Media variance]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the third and final article in our three-part series 'Handling Cash in your Business', focusing on investigating a cash or media...]]></description><link>https://www.beaconsoftware.com.au/post/handling-cash-in-your-business-part-three-investigating-a-cash-or-media-variance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">677f4221b15a08b7d58d3b97</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Dec 2023 03:44:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c2f3_ec507831e24b464fb5d96683aaf6bf11~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_858,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Chris Holst</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>