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
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Whether 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
Read MoreAnother 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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It takes more than a superior point-of-sale (POS) system to ensure the continued success of your business. It also takes a combination of solid POS hardware to keep everything running as smoothly and as efficiently as possible. So what do you need? The answer is—it depends. Each business has different needs from the specific peripherals that make
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Gift cards are on of the most requested gifts each year. This year is no different. According to the National Retail Federation, those who plan to purchase gift cards will total nearly 26 billion dollars in sales this holiday season. That’s a lot of money, and there’s no reason you should miss out on your
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Purchasing a point-of-sale (POS) system can be a mind-boggling experience to the novice shopper. That’s why it’s important to narrow down all the devices available in order to find the right fit for you and your business. Below are some tips you can use to help in choosing the best POS system. Define the Needs
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