subject: Considerations When Choosing An Epos System For Your Business [print this page] Choosing an EPoS system for your business is a big step. Small retail outlets often make do with a simple till but if youre serious about growing your company, or you run a company with several checkouts in different locations, investing in an EPoS system is a must. It can seem daunting at first to know which solution to choose so this article will take a look at the things that you must consider before making your decision.
First of all, make sure that you choose an EPoS system that has been designed to complement your industry. EPoS systems were originally designed for the fast-food industry, allowing orders to be placed in one part of the restaurant and immediately processed in another. However different industries have different requirements at the checkout and different requirements about the information they need to store and process. There are different EPoS packages available for businesses in the following industries:
Retail
Hospitality
Hotel
Bar
Club
Beauty
Fashion
& more too!
Choosing the correct solution for your business will make your company run smoother and save time and money in the long term.
In the same way that there are different software packages available for different industries, there is also different equipment available. Most businesses require a PC, monitor and cash drawer but there are other peripherals as they are called that can be added. For example a retail EPoS till would need a barcode scanner, receipt printer and potentially the functionality to produce vouchers. A restaurant might like to have hand held devices to process orders at the table. And a beauty salon might like to be able to control bookings and rotas from the till point. You should ask your EPoS provider about the range of options available and those that could benefit your business.
You might like to also consider whether you want an all-in-one EPoS system for your company. In general, the advantages of an all-in-one system are that they take up less space, they have been designed for purpose where a PC solution might not have been and everything can be controlled from one point. Many businesses in the hospitality industry prefer to opt for an all-in-one system as space is often limited.
By thinking about the above options before purchasing an EPoS system you will save large amounts of time and money in the long term. If you are unsure about anything, you should speak to a reputable EPoS provider for advice.
