Running a business today means bringing in technology to help, so that the operation is properly organised, things get done quickly and accurately and — importantly — costs come down and a great deal of time is saved. For anyone running a business with a shopfront, whether a restaurant or drinks outlet or a retail or wholesale shop, having a POS terminal pays for itself in a great many ways. So let us take a closer look at what a POS terminal actually is, and why it suits this kind of business so well.
What is a POS terminal, and why should a business with a shopfront use one?
A POS terminal is a piece of hardware — it might be a tablet or a computer — together with other parts such as a cash drawer, a receipt printer, a barcode scanner, a customer-facing price display and so on. Its job is to control the sales side of the shop: recording the history of what is bought and sold, working out the total for each order, tracking stock levels, running membership, and producing figures on which products sell well and which do not, as well as the essential business of checking that the cash in the drawer matches what the system says it should. The software that runs the shop’s sales is installed on it, and you could equally call the whole thing a POS system instead.
Why a business with a shopfront should use a POS terminal
Now that you know what a POS terminal is, let us look at the reasons a business with a shopfront should be using one. They fall into several points:
The benefits of using a POS terminal from Qashier
- It guards against money being taken, or the till not balancing, at the hands of shop staff — nothing goes missing
- It makes paying easy and gives customers more choice, including QR payment such as PromptPay
- You can check up-to-date figures at any time — what each day took, which products sell well and which do not — so you can plan your marketing effectively
- It presents the business well: service is faster than before, customers come away impressed and want to come back
- You can check stock as it updates, so if an ingredient is running low you can order ahead — and anything that is not selling need not be reordered
- It runs your rewards schemes, loyalty points and credit, to bring customers back again
- You can look after staff through the POS terminal, making the rota easier to manage, and measure performance so the team keeps improving
- Another benefit of using a POS terminal is the after-sales care. It is like having an extra pair of hands in the shop, because there is a support team on hand 7 days a week.
Interested in a POS terminal? Choose Qashier
Since a POS terminal is essential kit for every kind of business with a shopfront, choosing a capable provider is another important factor. We would suggest a POS terminal from Qashier, which will help you run your shop floor perfectly, with a support team behind you, every form of payment accepted, software that keeps being updated, and a system you can adjust to suit you. There are four options to choose from, namely:
- QashierXS a compact portable POS terminal weighing no more than 500 grams, with the full set of features. Take it anywhere, and be more nimble than ever — it covers everything you need.
- QashierX1 a portable POS terminal running in the cloud, which suits a smaller shop. Every feature is there, and two screens double what you can get done.
- QashierXL a POS terminal with two large touchscreens, 15.6 inches and 10.1 inches. It is easy to use and suits a full-scale business with a shopfront, such as a large restaurant or a retail shop — the system is complete.
- Qashier POS Software another option, for customers who want to run a POS system on an Android tablet and need to stay nimble. If your business does not have much of a budget, the software-only POS system is a good substitute.
With all that going for it, a POS terminal from Qashier is something worth having: an excellent assistant for running the business properly, and a good fit for every kind of shopfront business.
Start running your shop better with a POS terminal and a shop-management system from Qashier
Qashier is a modern shop-management system that is easy to use and comes with a full set of features built for restaurants. Importantly, it can run restaurants both small and large efficiently, and you can reach the back-office data anywhere, at any time. We also have specialists on hand to help and advise you throughout. If you are interested in the product and want to push your restaurant business forward, you can ask us for more information on Line Official: @qashier.th or call 02-544-0267