DATCHE Philippines, a leading business solutions company tells us why getting the right Point-of-Sale (POS) system for your business is a top priority.
A lot of new technologies are making point-of-sale solutions not only convenient and easy to use, but also offer systems with more sales management functions to to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses without more expenses.
While a POS system is primarily used for processing payments, it is just one of the features they offer.
DATCHE POS systems include a high quality POS hardware from Flytech and a top of the line POS software to complete the package. DATCHE POS systems can easily capture purchases, track inventories, and generate sales reports. And because it is web-based, business owners can check on their sales data in real-time — anytime and anywhere.
It is vital to pick the right POS for your business. DATCHE shares a list of things to consider in choosing a POS System:
1. A fit hardware
There is a wide variety of POS hardware available in the market. So firstly, business owners should look for POS brands or providers that has been in the industry for a while already. Ask the client’s they’ve served as well check on various company and product reviews online. Get at least a touchscreen POS system which most F&B businesses use nowadays. Or get a compact, lightweight POS to fit a smaller store counter space. The hardware requirement usually boils down to the nature of business and the physical set-up. So ask your provider to explain to you the features of each machines so you can choose the most suitable one.
2. High-performance Software
What a POS system can do is greatly POS software dependent. More than recording sales transactions, a good POS software should make sales and inventory management generally easy and convenient. Can the system provide up-to-date information on your business’s sales and inventory figures? Does it provide multi-level security? Does it offer multiple front-end features to support different types of retail and F&B businesses?
Check on the technology the software is built on and try to see if it’s user friendly enough. If you have other programs running in your business, check if the POS system is capable of integration with third party developments. A few POS software are already tested and accredited by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and this is definitely a plus.
3. After-sales support
Now you’ve purchased a POS system, making it run smoothly is the crucial part. The POS provider should offer customization to fit the specific requirements of your business, along with a thorough training session for you and your staff. Providers offer service plans that require a monthly or yearly support fee. This is usually a better deal than per transaction servicing arrangements. Also, it is best if your POS provider has an office or a service center within your location.
A sleek, modern POS system with an efficient software can increase customer confidence in your business, and most importantly, increase revenue.
