Must Have Features for POS Systems
Below are some key features to be
considered before purchasing any POS software
system for your business.
- Sales
Reporting: Record and analyze sales data to make informed
business decisions.
- Customer
Management: Log Purchase and keep in touch with customers
through marketing tools.
- Inventory
Management: Inventory management system to manage quantity
of stock to determine when and how often to reorder
products.
- Employee
Management: Provide clock-in/Clock-out tools and manage
scheduling and payroll
What to ask before purchasing POS System?
You already know the basic must
have features in any POS system. Now it's time to know, what kind
of questions to ask before buying any point of sale software
system.
- Does the POS system provide
functionality that suit your business requirements?
- How much does it actually
cost?
- What kind of analytics report it
will provide?
- Will you provide customer
support?
- Are hardware you provide
durable?
- Is your POS provide security for
data?
Before buying any POS system
makes a detailed list of 'must have features' that your business
required. Also ask other business owners about their experience in
buying POS system. Once you prepared detailed list of feature ask
your vendors about your requirements.