how to choose the right pos for your business

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Page 2: How to Choose the Right POS for Your Business

1. KNOW WHAT YOUR POS SHOULD ACCOMPLISH

Page 3: How to Choose the Right POS for Your Business

1. KNOW WHAT YOUR POS SHOULD ACCOMPLISH

Different businesses have different needs, so your technology should reflect those variations.

A successful POS needs to do three things:

• Drive Sales

• Encourage customer visits

• Collect accurate data for inventory and reporting needs

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2. ANALYZE THE CURRENT STATE OF YOUR BUSINESS

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2. ANALYZE THE CURRENT STATE OF YOUR BUSINESS

Consider the following factors when investigating a new POS:

• What’s already in place?

• Will the new POS be easy to use?

• Do you need mobile POS options?

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3. DEFINE YOUR RETAIL TECHNOLOGY NEEDS

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3. DEFINE YOUR RETAIL TECHNOLOGY NEEDS

When shopping for retail software you can purchase a monthly subscription or an installation package.

If you want a monthly subscription, there are a few things to look for:

• Support shouldn’t cost extra

• It should be easy to add new stores

• Your software provider should consistently update the product