Abstract: A computer-implemented automated method of generating a report of sales growth estimate from point of sale transaction settlement database includes selecting a subset of the point of sale transaction data that represents sales transactions for accounts in the transaction settlement database that are active during two consecutive reporting periods from the point of sale transaction settlement database. The selected subset of the point of sale transaction data is then analyzed based on a sorting category resulting in an estimate of sales growth rate over the reporting period.

Abstract: A computer-implemented automated method of generating a report of sales growth estimate from point of sale transaction settlement database includes selecting a subset of the point of sale transaction data that represents sales transactions for accounts in the transaction settlement database that are active during two consecutive reporting periods from the point of sale transaction settlement database. The selected subset of the point of sale transaction data is then analyzed based on a sorting category resulting in an estimate of sales growth rate over the reporting period.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pick-up and the ability to make the modern short bed pick-up trucks more versatile for carrying long items. The present invention will allow the pick-up owner to have a vehicle that looks just like a regular truck, but with the ability to extend the hauling capacity up to 4?-0? in length. The “long” gate will extend out on slide supports and lock into place. When finished hauling long items, simply release the lock and the tail gate will slide back into the normal position.