The POS system is the heart of every retail store. That’s why it’s important to exercise great care in shopping for new POS hardware and software. Let’s take a look at four must-have features that should be a part of any retail POS system you’re seriously considering. Ruggedized mobile tablet POS component. Ruggedized mobile tablet…
Restaurants need POS systems in order to survive in such a fast-paced, demanding, competitive industry. Installing a restaurant POS system can take the hassle out of managing a restaurant and increase your profits in many ways. Here are four features your restaurant POS system must have. 1. Inventory Management The two biggest expenses in the…
Investing in a retail POS system is one of the best things you can do for your business. Such a system can increase efficiency throughout your establishment(s), opening many doors to growth. Here are six ways you can expect your retail POS system to streamline operations. 1. Easy tax management.
Capacitive touchscreen, or resistive touchscreen? That’s a question retailers and restaurant operators must ask themselves when evaluating point of sale technology. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each option will make the decision easier, so let’s take a look at both. Capacitive Touchscreen Advantages A capacitive touchscreen: Offers easy, flexible operation. A capacitive touchscreen comprises…
Increasing numbers of retailers and restaurant operators are making the transition from electronic cash registers (ECR) to a rugged mobile point of sale (POS) platform. Here’s why you should consider following suit and how to do so. Why would I want to upgrade from ECR to rugged mobile POS? Mobile POS systems are superior to…
When you hear the term “stagefright,” you probably think of sweaty palms, dry mouth, and a shaky voice. However, introverted individuals aren’t the only ones affected by this affliction that seems to crop up at the worst possible times. Now your Android devices are susceptible to “Stagefright” as well. Your Android tablet isn’t going to…
October 2015 is fast approaching, and with it, the EMV liability shift. As a retailer or restaurateur, you need to be ready, which at the very least means having all the details of the impending change down pat. Let’s delve into these details with a look at three key questions—and answers—about the EMV liability shift.…
With contactless mobile payment methods seemingly everywhere you look these days, you’ve no doubt given at least some thought to the question of whether to embrace the mobile payments model. The answer is probably yes, because mobile payments are actually a really good idea. Here’s why. Contactless mobile payments technology is truly up-and-coming. There’s no…
As is true of every type of hospitality business, successful nightclub operation involves grappling with a host of issues, from determining which entertainers to book and what to serve, to hiring the right employees. A nightclub POS system can make many tasks easier—providing that it incorporates several “must-have” features. Let’s look at five “must-have” features…
