By John Skinner and Jeremy Klipple http://www.wikihow.com/Write-Clear-Instructions

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Step 1: Know exactly how to do the task
 This means you know how to do this- you're not guessing or reading someone else's ideas. You have done this yourself
Step 2: Plan how to write the steps in order
 Instructions are written in small increments (manageable tasks that are clear, easy to follow to completion).
Step 3: Write instructions beginning with a verb
 The reader must DO something each time
Step 4: Write each step as a small piece
 This means, each step should be small, a baby step in the whole process.

 Step 5: Include warnings as pre-steps
 Example: check (or close) the drain plug," must be a step before "add oil to the tank .“
 Step 6: Write steps logically in order
 Don't depend on the reader going down the page and reading all the tips and warnings before beginning to do the process.
 Step 7: Review and edit your instructions carefully

 Step 8: express steps in the positive
 For example, instead of saying "don't forget the salt," write "add salt when the eggs boil."
 Step 9: Avoid expressing opinions, preferences or choices

 Employees will have few questions to ask the manager.
 Things will be done quicker and more efficient.
 It will reduce procedural mistakes and costly errors.

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POS System- computerized cash register

#2
 Counterfeit money detector- helps employees know if the money is real or not.

#3
 5 disc dvd/cd player- plays the music in the store.

#4
 Direct thermal printer- prints labels for the store.

#5
 Cash drawer- holds the cash

#6
 Network server and phone systemallows managers and employees to communicate and take phone calls .

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 Receipt printer- prints the receipt for the customer.

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 Signature and smart card reader- allows customer to use credit cards and sign electronically.

#9
Money counter- counts the cash for the manager at the end of the day.

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 Price computing scale- weighs the item and gives the price.

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 Datalogic Scanner- shows price of the item and counts inventory.

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 Barcode scanner- scans the item at the register.

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 ATM machine- allows customers to get cash

#14
 Hot display case- keeps items warm while they are waiting to be purchased .

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 Refrigerated bakery display case- keeps items refrigerated while they wait to be purchased.

#16
 Freezer display case- keeps items frozen while they are waiting to be sold

#17
 Pager system- allows managers to get a hold of employees.

#18
 Headset- allows employees to communicate when they are not face to face.

#19
 Plastic security tags- prevent theft in a store.

#20
 Handheld plastic security tag removerremoves the security from the clothing