Upgrading to a point of sale system in a few simple steps

Knowing what you are getting into should be priority number one for any business. If a POS provider isn’t clear about their pricing information, that’s a red flag. Similarly, if those plans don’t offer the right features, this too is a sign to look elsewhere.

Must-have POS features for 2022

Not every business is the same; while restaurants and retailers normally have physical shops that customers can walk into, other services (home repair, mobile vet, lawn services, etc.) go to their customers. These businesses have a dire need for POS options featuring robust mobile features for their business model, covering areas such as:

As a business looking for the right POS, the most important thing to consider is what’s best for daily operations. Mobile options are a must for mobile businesses, of course, but that doesn’t mean stationary hardware is obsolete. In fact, the flexibility to utilize both can be a major benefit for many businesses; for example, a retailer experiencing a busy rush and a growing line at their stationary POS register can use a mobile device to “open another register” in order to help customers get their purchases completed faster.

Want adaptability? Consider integration capabilities

Some businesses just want the basics; take payments, calculate tabs and tips and nothing else. For others, however, POS options have evolved considerably since the move to the cloud and these new suites of features are highly desirable. Going online provides for a level of interconnectivity that was never before possible, meaning POS systems can now integrate with:

Accounting software (e.g., Intuit QuickBooks, Xero, Sage)
Labor management software (e.g., Homebase)

These integrations are even industry-specific; KDS integrations, for example, provide restaurants with valuable kitchen services that now integrate directly with a POS provider.

In bringing these systems together, a business can turn a POS system into an all-in-one workstation. It also provides the basis for further modulation as new software is introduced.

Moving to a POS system designed for you

Choosing a POS is, to say the least, a tricky choice; it means making difficult observations about what your business is as opposed to what you want it to be. Meanwhile, it’s balancing your goals with the reality of your budget and the practicality of implementing it in your business. Monitoring pricing, features and integrations, however, provides a clear guide towards making the right choice for you.

As you make your decisions, consider another option; try one out before deciding. POS providers like talech offer a free demo for customers to try out the software before buying. This ensures that our software—developed from over a decade of working with businesses of every size and industry—meets your needs. Afterwards, we would love to speak with you about what talech can do to become your trusted partner.