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The 6 best retail POS systems

By Henry Williams on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

UPDATED: As a retailer, you need a point of sale (POS) system that can not only handle a high number of sales (and at an affordable cost to you), but that makes your day-to-day easier, so you can focus on the most important aspects of running your business.

While many retail POS systems have very similar offerings, it’s the differences in costs and features that can make one best for a retail clothing store and one best for a retail grocery store.

From tablets to touch screens and inventory, we’ve dug down into the specifics of a variety of card machines to bring you the six best retail POS systems for you to compare.

Or, if you feel like you’re ready to decide, why not get quotes for your perfect POS system today. All you need to do is provide us with some basic info about your business in the form below and we’ll match you with the best providers for your needs.

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How to set up a POS system for your small business

By Henry Williams on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs

Once upon a time, a POS system was nothing more than a cash register that allowed shopkeepers to process and record transactions.

Today, however, a POS is a sophisticated, internet-enabled system which also enables you to manage stock, staff, and sales, reward customer loyalty, and track vital performance metrics.

But with increased sophistication comes increased complexity, and in order to get the most out of your POS system, you need to understand how to set it up and use it properly.

Whether you’re a restaurant or a retailer, this article will explain exactly how to set up a POS system for your small business, and delve into the hardware, costs, and capabilities you need to know.

If you’re still looking for the perfect POS system for your small business, we can help. Just provide some basic details about your business using the form below and we’ll match you with the best providers for your needs.

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The essential guide to point of sale (POS) systems

Choosing a point of sale (POS) system is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a small business owner. It can make a real difference to how much time you spend on processing sales, replenishing stock and even training your staff. But different systems suit different businesses. Some might be looking at sector-specific
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What your customers are thinking when they reach the checkout counter

With the rise of e-commerce and new retail technologies, the retail experience and customer expectations seem to be changing on an almost daily basis. Today, customers demand more from retailers than ever before. They expect payments to be instantaneous, convenient and secure, and to engage with retailers as an individual, not purely as a transaction.
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