Point of Sale  - how could I benefit?

Buying a point of sale system may seem like a hassle and an unnecessary expense, but if you look closer you will find clear gains.  One of the main advantages of a point of sale over a cash register is the wealth of information you receive about your store.  You can forget about updating Excel spreadsheets to get the figures you need.  A good point of sale will provide you with access to whatever you require instantly – sales, profit, stock on hand, vat payable and much more.

POS Software  - why is the choice important?

Most point of sale vendors resell hardware - the equipment they offer is not unique to them.  The distinguishing factor between most packages is the POS software.  Many companies simply resell the POS software i.e. someone else has developed the software.  A company that writes their own POS software can provide a much better level of support.  They wrote the software, they understand how it works far better than any reseller.  Furthermore, they have control the destiny of the software – if a customer comes up with a great idea for a new feature they are able to add it.

POS System – Are all systems equal?

The price and specification of a personal computer (PC) can vary immensely.  From an entry level PC to the most powerful there are many options available – all with their own type of processor, hard disk and memory.  And so it is for a POS System.   Underneath the hood your typical POS system is a PC running Microsoft Windows.  It is important that the POS system you buy will be powerful enough to cope with the work you throw at it in the coming years.  When comparing the offerings from different vendors do compare the specifications of the hardware to ensure that you are comparing like with like.