Point of Sale Systems Factors to consider when choosing your POS

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Platform Flexibility

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It’s not ideal to sign up for a fancy new POS system, and then find out that it can’t accommodate a certain

proportion of your customers. Unquestionably, flexibility in terms of the number of payment options and platforms that a POS system is compatible with

is absolutely essential; any failings in this department will simply translate to money down the drain. With its vast array of mobile device options, the POS system

offered by Kounta scores well in this department.

Budget

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The costs of POS systems vary significantly, particularly with regard to what sort of customer the company envisages selling to. Some POS solutions

involve upfront costs, while others will require a monthly payment from the vendor. When budgeting for the ideal POS system, it is wise to consider how much you will spend on the solution, but also how much money your POS system could save and / or

make your business.

"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until

you hire an amateur." - Red Adair

Required Hardware

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Different POS systems have conflicting hardware requirements, and again you don’t want to be

caught short in this area. Having to shell out on expensive new hardware would obviously have to

be factored into any fiscal calculations that are made. Thus, systems that will run off an iPad or

laptop could be particularly beneficial for a small business.

Ease of Use vs Feature Set

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The ideal POS system would be, of course, packed with functionality, while being extremely easy to use and set-up. Unfortunately, we don’t necessarily live in the ideal world, so you will need to weigh ease of use against the features set within a POS system.

You might want to consider such issues as ongoing training and initial outlay, but generally speaking

complex orders will necessitates a highly functional POS solution, regardless of cost.

Transparent Pricing

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Traditionally, POS systems have been rather expensive, but contemporary solutions offer

pricing structures that can suit smaller budget. However, it is imperative to ensure that there are no hidden expenses in any POS solution that you sign up to. The most reputable provider will have

a completely transparent pricing model.

“Before anything else preparation is the key to success” - Alexander Bell

Scalability

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Selecting a POS system that does the job required at the outset and which is cost effective would

seem to be a no-brainer for small businesses. But this is no use to you should it become obsolete a few months down the line. The best POS system

are scalable, enabling customers to buy what they require as they need it, and sign up for new

features as the growth of their business necessitates it.

Security

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Naturally, with any payment-related system security is of critical importance. Customers will not even consider using Point of Sale Software

which doesn’t guarantee their safety and privacy at all times, and any bad publicity in this area will

definitely be hard to overcome.

Detailed Reporting

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Lastly, if you’re going to get everything possible out of your POS system then it should feature a

robust reporting system. This will help you analyse how successful the POS system has

been within your business, and help you identify ideal customers and demographics related to

them.

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