The best point of sale system: a step-by-step process to finding yours
This post outlines a step-by-step process for finding which point of sale system is the best fit for your business.
You may be asking yourself the following questions: which one do I choose? Who do I process with? How do I know I’ve made the right choices when it comes to my payment processing solution?
To help out, we have outlined a step-by-step process for finding the best point of sale system for your business.
Feature / App Market:
Many point of sale systems have app markets to help any small business. These features make it easier to operate beyond just ringing in sales and accepting payments. Features like inventory tracking, employee timeclock keeping, online ordering, and even marketing to help your business grow can be found on Clover POS System.
Key take-away: make sure whatever payment system you choose, it doesn’t limit you from features and functionalities that are available in today’s marketplace.
No Upfront Costs:
There are many different ways to purchase or acquire a point of sale system. In the past, leasing, renting, or buying equipment outright has often been the industry norm. Yet, as the market becomes more saturated, most small businesses know they don’t need to buy their own point of sale system. In fact, many options can typically come free, or nearly free. However, many payment solution providers require that you purchase a package alongside your system in order for it to be ‘free’. Therefore, such packages often significantly outweigh other options.
Cloud-based technology:
In today’s age, a technology that isn’t cloud-based is irrelevant. In fact, any technology that limits access to a database is out of date. Make sure you choose a point of sale system that allows access anywhere via app or browser. With that said, any POS system that offers this will offer complete access to online reporting, inventory management, employee timeclock, and much more.
3rd Party Integrations:
In addition, along with a 3rd party app market, most point of sale systems also integrate into 3rd party software systems. Systems such as QuickBooks, Shopify, delivery services, etc. make a business owner’s life easier. Therefore, you should implement them when practical.
Conclusion? Starting a new business is enough stress as is. Use these 4 guidelines to help make your POS decision-making process simpler.
How We Can Help
If you want industry-leading payment processing at the lowest cost in the industry, call or email us today at support@taplocalnow.com or 888-882-7996.
