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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…
Too often, business owners try to run critical operations through POS systems on the sales or service floor. This can be problematic for a multitude of reasons. Operational and managerial tasks, such as inventory and bookkeeping, take up time and POS system work space that is vital for business. But, how can you tell if…
Small business owners are often unaware of the types of resources they have at their disposal. Many are wondering what the rage is surrounding tablet POS. Digging a little deeper indicates that tablet POS could be an ideal solution for small businesses due to several reasons. Improve Customer Service and Engagement Customer demands, in regards…
For a hospitality or retail business, the necessity of having customers queue up to pay their bill has traditionally fallen into the category of a “necessary evil.” But today’s tablet technology, which brings the point of sale (POS) to the customer, does much more than speed up service and create convenience. Using a tablet POS…
No matter what sort of business you operate, retail and restaurant alike, a POS system is one of the largest investments you will make. Choosing the correct system for your establishment is only half the battle. The other half is system upkeep and ensuring that your ROI is realized. The best way to do that…
Did you know that POS systems can increase productivity, improve efficiency and deliver a great return on investment? POS systems can make retailers lives much easier in general. Tasks that are usually headaches can be reduced to pain-free processes. With POS systems, retailers can do things like track sales by customer, update an individual salesperson’s…
Restaurant owners need to take many factors into account when they consider trading in their cash registers for a computerized point of sale (POS) system. It’s not a simple dollars-and-cents decision: while it’s true that POS systems represent a larger initial investment than a traditional restaurant cash register, they also provide far more than restaurant…
Indications are strong that holiday 2014 will be a merry season for retailers and food service establishments. The National Retail Federation projects the season’s sales will total $616.9 billion, a 4.1% increase over 2013. If the association’s predictions are correct, this would be the first time since 2011 that sales increased more than 4 percent…
Today’s point of sale (POS) systems do far more than simply ring up and record transactions. For businesses large and small they are a primary system of record for sales, inventory, merchandising and marketing. POS systems provide valuable reporting on how your business is performing each day as well as revealing long-term tr ends that…
In a world where cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly more sophisticated, it has never been more important to ensure that you are doing everything in your power to protect your customers’ information. Credit and debit card fraud amounted to over $11 billion in losses in 2012. In the beginning of 2014, one cyber attack exposed over…