About Us
For over 30 years RBA have been providing software solutions and support for sales, distribution, stock management and accounting to businesses across the UK and Ireland.
Our Vision
To help independent businesses improve efficiency and profitability
Our Mission statement
To become the UK‘s leading software provider in our target sectors
Do you need an EPOS System?
Improve Customer Experience
Eradicate Mistakes
Cost/Margin control and visibility
Optimise stock levels
Optimise Buying
• Right Supplier
• Right Price
• Right Amount
• Right Time
• Automate repetitive chores
• Real sales information
• Time Savings
• No annual stock takes
• No manual shopping lists
• No manual price checking
Speeds up receiving orders
Already have an EPOS System?
If you are already using a system that holds your stock lines, client and supplier data then we can offer a data conversion service to migrate this information.
Supported Systems
- KCPos
- CSY Vector 5 and Vector 6
- IRS / TMS
- Minipos
- Pegasus Opera 2
- Pegasus Opera 3
- Intact Software
- Cybertill
- Ncompass
- Geller Superstock
- SIRCS Stockmaster
- Samstock
- DataEase / ShopEase
- Nisyst NPos
- Nirvana Software
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Text or CSV files
Why RBA? What makes us different?
Instant Setup, Use your system straight away.
Intuitive simple screens, easy to start and move forward.
Supplier feeds used in a unique way
Products are learnt by simply using the system
Product changes by suppliers ‘ripple’ through the system
Margin changes and availability highlighted in multiple screens
Client Focussed Development, we know your business
Full Support and Training
As part of our tailored install or self install packages we offer full training and ongoing UK based support.
Truly Personal service
Your dedicated account manager will be with you through your entire journey
meet the team
Steve
The combination of an engineering degree and ten years of running a successful outdoor leisure and bottled gas company set the stage for me to become one of the three founding members of RBA in 1992.
Our headquarters have been based in Buckinghamshire then Surrey, and now we have relocated to the sunny southwest. I’m based in our Ilfracombe office, a Grade II listed, Georgian building which was originally a pharmacy. It is inspiring to work from an historically and architecturally interesting building with sea views.
As well as running RBA, I develop the software and enjoy getting involved in sales. In my spare time I have reasonably successfully raised three children, enjoy DIY and am currently in training for some local long walks: The Two Moors Way, with my wife and dog; The Star trek Challenge for a second time, this time with colleagues from RBA.
Paul
I’ve worked for RBA since the turn of the millennium and get involved in all aspects of what we do here. Whether that is manning or assisting the support desk, visiting potential new customers or installing systems.
RBA, like most companies, started small and we continue to grow now so it is essential that everyone helps out in every respect of the business. It’s the cornerstone to maintaining the customer relations, familiarity, focus and high standards that we strive for. This all-round involvement and personal service that makes us different and why I enjoy what I do so much.
Regan
I have been programming database applications for 25 years and for 18 of them I have worked for RBA.
New operating systems, hardware and the increased usage of the internet all bring their own unique challenges and I, along with the rest of the team, rise to meet them.
Our application has evolved from a text based one to the current version that runs under the current versions of Windows. I’m proud of how far it has come, but there is always going to room for improvement and new features.
Bruce
Bruce joined RBA with the acquisition of SIRCS in 2011, and works in software support.
Claire
I graduated with a degree in Philosophy before relocating to North Devon, and worked in administrative roles at several local companies before joining RBA in 2014.
When you phone the support desk I will probably be the first person you speak to. I manage Verifone applications and Trend anti-virus accounts, as well as taking support calls and dealing with accounting queries.
In my spare time I enjoy photography and running and am looking forward to entering star trek 2016 as part of the RBA team.
Mark
Mark works in software support, helping customers with their queries, as well as maintaining all the IT equipment and network infrastructure here at RBA.
Jon
I worked in the Retail industry for ten years before joining RBA. I’ve used the Retailer system at the sharp end for nearly a decade. I believe as a company this gives us an important insight into what Retailer’s expect from an EPOS system and the company that offers it.
Since joining RBA in 2014 I’ve been using my past experience in my new role which is quite varied and includes demonstrating the system to potential customers, installing systems and assisting our existing customers with support queries. It’s both exciting and rewarding to be part of a customer focused software company that’s constantly developing. My colleagues and our clients expect high standards from me and I’d have it no other way.
Bray
I’ve been studying computing for 5 years, and have recently graduated from University with a computing degree oriented towards web technologies.
I primarily work on our web related content and as a result, I’m usually keeping our website up to date and developing new web software.
Jordan
Previous to RBA I studied IT & Computing for 4 years. I joined the RBA team in November 2021 as a Junior Support Engineer with a focus on hardware/peripherals covering both maintaining and installations. Being the newest member of RBA I am always learning new things from the rest of the team.
My daily support calls usually entail troubleshooting RBA integrations such as Xero, Near St & GfK as well as integrated card solutions.
In my spare time I like going to the gym, going to festivals & concerts and have recently started taking up more home DIY projects.
FAQ`s
Is the RBA software suitable for my business?
A pedigree in providing solutions for more complex businesses makes the RBA system suitable for a range of Industries and Businesses.
We specialise in Retail and wholesale for DIY, Hardware and Homeware, Locksmiths, General Wholesale, Gas Distribution, Agricultural Merchants, Electrical suppliers, plumbers merchants, timber and fencing suppliers, builders merchants and many unique businesses too.
The Supplier Integration, does it only work with a few suppliers?
No, there is a custom import tool that is really easy to use on almost any spreadsheet or data file given to you by any supplier.
How long does it take to install and start using the RBA software?
You can start using it from day one. It normally takes a few hours to get ready to use but it can learn new products as it gets used if you haven’t imported any data to start with. The sales interfaces are really simple to get on with too. You’ll learn the more advanced functions as you need to.
I have an existing system, can you migrate my data?
Yes. in 99% of cases it is relatively straightforward to extract and convert your stock, supplier and customer data files so you can transition to your new system smoothly. We have converted so many clients from other systems that we have custom tools to do this automatically from Eposnow, CSY, CES, IRS, Ncompass, MiniPos, ECR, and Sage / Sage Line50
Can the RBA software manage servicing work?
Whether you service bikes, mowers, tractors, safes, alarm systems, gas installations, you name it, the RBA system can manage this from point of order to invoice. The mobile engineer app saves all the administrative work too
Is there a limit to how many records can be stored or processed?
No. We have clients processing up to 1000 orders per day on their RBA system and others with over 1/4 million stock records