Point of Sale Blog - POS Systems & Software

Emailing and Texting With Your POS

Looking for an easy way to communicate with your customers when they’re not in your store? Sending emails and text messages are a few great ways to do that. Plus, you can do it all through customer relationship management (CRM) software that is built right into most quality point-of-sale (POS) systems. First, collect all your

31 Aug

So You Want To Buy A Food Truck

The food truck phenomenon is a 1.2 billion dollar industry, and still growing. If you’re considering opening your own mobile restaurant, you might want to also consider a quality point-of-sale (POS) system. The days of folks carrying cash only and showing up at your food truck are almost over. On top of that, POS software

24 Aug

Increase Retail Profits 5 Ways with a POS System

Point-of-sale (POS) systems are one of the most powerful business tools for retail business owners. That’s because a high quality system can help your business run more efficiently, and actually make you more money! See five ways below. 1. Inventory Control Tracking inventory tells you what is selling and what is not. Many hours can be

17 Aug

5 Ways to Utilize Your POS to Cash In On Pokémon GO

It’s the newest craze— Pokémon GO — a mobile reality game that uses a smart phone’s GPS and camera to create an augmented reality. This trend is transforming kids, teens and adults into Pokémon GO “trainers” in search of iconic creatures, and the hunting grounds start at local attractions and businesses. That’s why many retailers

5 Ways to Utilize Your POS to Cash In On Pokémon GO

10 Aug

5 Ways to Manage Your Retail Inventory With Your POS

A retailer’s biggest investment is its inventory. No inventory. No sales. No business. That’s why it’s smart to invest in a point-of-sale (POS) system to help manage your biggest asset. Here are some POS software features many retailers find useful when managing their inventory. 1. Automated Updates to Sales Enter inventory by scanning barcodes or

03 Aug

Key Features of a Hotel POS

The hotel industry thrives on customer service. Under-promise and over-deliver should be the mantra for every successful hotelier. Why not let your Point-of-Sale (POS) System help bring superior service to your patrons. It can easily customize and enhance the customer relationship at the point-of-sale, take orders, enter special requests, set prompts for specials and combos,

27 Jul

Let Your POS Be the Strategist

No doubt, your point-of-sale (POS) system is powerful, but do you really know all that it does? Not only is it your cash register, inventory control, anti-theft protection (just to name a few), it’s also your strategist. Here are a few simple strategies that you can try out with your POS system. Generate a Sales

22 Jul

Let Your POS Help with Your Omni-Channel Strategy

Shopping online at a well-designed web store can consist of a personal greeting message, personal product recommendations, product info, videos, cross-selling offers, delivery times, stock information, and even a coupon for your next order. Shopping at the same online store’s brick and mortar can sometimes be a totally different shopping experience. In most cases, the

13 Jul

The Secret to Running the Best Boutique Shop in Town

Customer service is king, or should we say “queen,” when it comes to the boutique market. While the products are typically unique, stylish, and pricey, it can take more of a personal sales touch to make a sale, and bring the customer back again. Your point-of-sale (POS) system is not just a cash register,

06 Jul

How POS Systems Prevent Beverage Theft and Waste

Bartenders can take a guest’s order, make it, and collect payment with little or no accountability. Stir in the fact a majority of their income is from tips. That’s why it’s not hard to believe that 75 percent of all inventory shrinkage happens as a result of theft, according to the National Restaurant Association. “Free”

29 Jun