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Finding a point of sale solution that solves your existing problems is only half the battle, but what happens when you want to grow? When you operate a retail or restaurant business, you want a point of sale system that has the features and functions you need to streamline your operations and stay competitive, but…
Retail and Restaurant Point of Sale System As businesses are becoming more and more reliant on technology, the need to understand which technology is best for your operation has increased in urgency. For those in the retail or hospitality industries, the technology solutions that are top-of-mind are retail and restaurant point of sale systems. What…
Restaurant owners shopping for a point of sale (POS) system may not be aware that there is an alternative to traditional systems. An embedded POS system offers several distinctive benefits that are worth a closer look. Embedded POS systems are designed specifically for the one-and-only task of running your point of sale operations. It’s a…
If you’re starting off the new year with plans to purchase or update your business’ point of sale (POS) system, you have probably found that there are many options to choose from. If you want to narrow your options to smart, simple solutions, consider embedded POS systems. Unlike running POS software on general-use hardware such…
Now that we are in the full swing of 2018, what’s on your technology to-do list for the year ahead? Perhaps it’s time to upgrade your point of sale platform to meet customer expectations, remain competitive in a rapidly changing environment and build your profit margin. Keep these three things in mind as you compare…
Purchasing a point of sale (POS) system is an important investment that will have a direct impact on how efficiently your business operates. You likely spend a lot of time researching options that work best for your market or industry, looking for the features and functions your business needs, and matching prices to your budget.…
Reasons Why You Should Use An Embedded POS System All point of sale systems were not created equal. You may encounter POS software that was developed to run on specific hardware and specific operating systems or POS platforms that can run on a multitude of hardware or devices. However, it might be time to consider…
Owning and operating a thrift store can be an inventory-tracking nightmare. With so many items coming in and going out every day, it can be hard to stay on top of your store operations. As you well know, thrift stores thrive on low-revenue sales; therefore, keeping your labor and overhead costs low while keeping customer…
While liquor stores offer big opportunities to achieve solid profit margins, these operations also pose specific challenges. In addition to the requirements that all retailers face, liquor store operators also must pay close attention to inventory control, age verification, and security/loss prevention precautions. Fortunately, today’s point of sale (POS) solutions combine many of the most…
A great POS system is necessary for any business to run profitably. POS systems speed up check out, manage inventory, and monitor sales. However, many merchants fail to realize the benefits of an embedded POS system. But, what is an embedded POS system? Embedded POS systems are designed for a sole purpose and that purpose…