You’ve most likely heard of “the cloud.” In its simplest definition it’s the place where data is stored. When evaluating any type of point-of-sale system, you have the option to store data in a main computer that’s perhaps linked to several checkout terminals, or you can store data in a main computer off-site hosted and
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Point of sale (POS) technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and it’s leaving some retailers behind in implementing necessary upgrades. The reluctancy comes because of the cost and time it takes to complete the upgrade, but what they don’t understand is that an outdated POS system may not only be holding their business
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It’s hard to believe, but the beginnings of the first Point-of-sale (POS) system dates back as far as the late 1800s. James Ritty, a Dayton, Ohio, saloon owner, was known as the “father” of the cash register. He invented a device that could register the amount of cash transactions recorded at his saloon because he
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Isn’t a POS system just a computer? You may have had that thought cross your mind at some point. The answer is “yes,” but it’s also “no.” Let’s investigate by first defining a POS system. POS stands for point-of-sale, and the term is applicable to a retail store, checkout area, or any location where a
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Many businesses in the retail and restaurant industries are utilizing interactive kiosks in rapidly increasing numbers. By giving their customers and employees access to self-service applications, these businesses find that kiosks are efficient cost savers and even profit centers. If you’re considering a kiosk, you will need a point-of-sale (POS) system designed for your company’s
Read MoreWhether you’re a small shop with a steel cash box that works on hand-written orders, or you’re a larger bakery with a cash register and multiple employees, a point-of-sale (POS) system can help with the everyday operations of your business. 1. Gives Ingredient Insight Avoid the hassle of manually tracking ingredients and baking materials. Your POS
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Another opportunity to ramp up holiday sales with the use of your point-of-sale (POS) system is approaching—Valentine’s Day. According to Statistic Brain Research Institute the average annual Valentine’s Day spending is 13.9 billion dollars in the United States, and the average consumer spending amount is $116.21. So are you ready to capitalize on one of
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If you own a restaurant, the only place to sell food is in your restaurant right? Wrong! You can be creative and take your food to the masses. Here are some creative ways to use a mobile point-of-sale (POS) system that will help increase your restaurant’s exposure and sales. Outside Stadiums Before, After, or During
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Deciding the prices of your products can be difficult. Set them to high, and risk low sales. Set them too low, and loose money. Did you know your point-of-sale (POS) system can help you make decisions about pricing? Your POS system should be able to tell you how much you are selling of a given
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How well do you know your employees? Enough to know if they were stealing out of your cash register? At least you hope so. Employee theft is bigger than you might think. Consider these 2015 stats from Statistic Brain Research Institute. A typical organization loses 7% of its annual revenue to employee fraud. The biggest
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