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Financials

Handle auction finances in record time

Discover the joy of straightforward invoicing and flexible payment solutions tailored for the auction industry.

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Tandem makes your finances a breeze

Tandem's financial management features offer straightforward solutions for auction houses.

With options like single consignment charges and graduated commission rates, it simplifies vendor fee structures and ensures fair pricing.

The platform streamlines post-auction processes, from seamless negotiations to quick invoicing, enhancing payment efficiency.

Expense management is transparent for buyers, and various payment methods are accommodated, including receipt batching for easy bank reconciliation. Integrated with Xero, Tandem also simplifies accounting, making financial handling in auctions more efficient and user-friendly.

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Consignment Charge

Streamline vendor fees with a single consignment charge

You have the option to charge vendors a single fee for consigning items. This simplifies fee management, making it transparent and efficient for both auction houses and vendors.

Graduated Commission Rates

Implement commission rates based on sale price

Set commission rates that vary based on the item's sale price, charging higher rates for less expensive items that require extensive handling. This feature ensures a fair and profitable commission structure.

Lotting Fees

Apply consistent charges for catalogue listings

Charge a straightforward lotting fee for each lot offered in a catalogue using Tandem. This feature standardizes fees, making financial management more predictable and easier to handle.

Post-Auction Negotiations

Flexible options for negotiations and deal closures

Tandem offers tools to negotiate deals on lots below reserve. Print negotiation sheets, adjust commissions, and manage payments discreetly, maintaining flexibility and confidentiality in finalizing deals.

Invoicing

Quick and easy invoice generation

Bulk send invoices as soon as a sale completes, allowing buyers to make prompt payments. This efficiency leads to faster dispatch of items and increased operational capacity.

Buyer Premium

Tailor premium costs to each sale

Set premiums based on the sale price or as a flat rate. Buyers pay the hammer price plus the calculated premium and any applicable tax, ensuring a fair and transparent pricing structure that can be adjusted to suit different types of auctions and items.

Expense Management

Clear and manageable expense overview for buyers

Simplify managing buyer expenses like freight, offering clear and transparent calculations. This feature ensures buyers are well-informed about all costs associated with their purchases.

Receipting

Accommodating various payment methods

Tandem accommodates various payment methods, including deposits and split payments. Our receipting system ensures a smooth and convenient financial experience for every buyer.

Batch Receipts

Efficiently batch receipts for easy bank reconciliation

Simplify financial reconciliation by batching receipts, particularly for credit card payments. This aligns with bank statements, making it easier to match and manage financial records.

Vendor Expense Recovery

Rapid payouts made easy

Manage all aspects of vendor expense recovery with Tandem. Oversee varied commission structures, recoup vendor costs, and collect lotting fees with ease. Accelerate payout processes with functionalities like cheque printing and bank file exports, ensuring vendor satisfaction.

Remittance

Confidently meet payout regulations

Tandem’s pay-when-paid processing helps comply with payout regulations, reducing financial risks from unreliable buyers. This feature ensures secure and timely financial transactions, adhering to auction industry standards.

Print Cheques

Offer both traditional and electronic payout methods

Choose between printing A4 preprinted and perforated cheques for vendors to bank or creating an electronic file for direct bank payee system imports. This flexibility caters to diverse vendor preferences and streamlines payment processes.

Xero Integration

Enjoy effortless financial management with Xero

Connect your Xero account, offering a unified and efficient approach to auction financial management. This integration streamlines accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and ease in financial reporting and reconciliation.

Providing tech solutions to auction houses since 1997

See how we've changed workflows for clients around the world

I could not have grown my business as far or as efficiently without Tandem. Being fully online has opened doors I didn’t know existed. Having the stock management system integrated with the auction platform is seamless. The constant updates requested by all users add features not even thought about. I can always speak to a real person and the platforms do not break.
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Andrew Grigg

Owner, Cordy's Auction House

What makes Tandem so good is that it is integrated though out the auction process. From tracking initial consignment of goods to online auction deliver and dispatching of items, Tandem takes care of it all. If you are still trying to run your auction house while clicking through 2 different software programs then you need to change. We made this change 2 years ago and it has completely transformed the way we run our business.
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John More

Owner, Hayward's

In the fast paced world of technology, Tandem's system is professional, extremely user friendly, and one of the best investments we have made for our auction business.

Mandy Metzger

Owner, McElwain's Auctions

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FAQs

Find answers to commonly asked questions about our auction management system.

Can my team work from home?

You can access the back-office system from any internet connection, so it is quick and easy to work from home or out of the office.

Do I need to have an Android and iPhone app?

No, since 2017 all major web browsers on phones, tablets, and desktop computers can stream live audio and video so an app is no longer required.

What hardware do I need?

There is no software to install onto the computer, but the system does require a modern ever green web browser to operate, e.g. Microsoft Edge / Firefox / Chrome / Safari (Mac or iPad).

How do my emails not get flagged as spam?

By verifying our servers as part of your official email configuration we can use tools such as SPF, DKIM, DMARC to let mail servers know to trust your emails.  If that sounds complicated, we can help...

Can I keep running my in-room auctions or do I have to webcast?

You can get all the efficiency benefits while still running traditional in-room auctions with your preferred combination of absentee, in room and phone bidders.  The ability to attract a larger audience from online bidders at a webcast auction is only one step away when you are ready.

Can I export my data if I want to leave?

Yes, you can easily export the buyers, vendors, lots and financial data from each auction.

Can I use a mobile hotspot?

The system is cloud based and always requires a live internet connection.  While a 4G mobile data connection will provide access for a single user, a VDSL or Fibre connection is recommended when uploading images or for multiple users.

Can I import my existing data?

Yes, you can easily import buyer and vendor contact information from a spreadsheet or talk to us about importing historical auction data from different systems.

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