7 Questions to Ask When Switching To A Tablet-based Point-of-Sale

By Michelle Yuan, Bindo

Tablet-based modern point-of-sale (POS) systems have flooded the retail industry as the demand for better solutions increases. As a retailer, you’re always striving to keep up with customer preferences, new commerce channels, and innovative business development strategies. With so many modern POS systems to choose from, you have to understand which factors are important to your business since any decision can have lasting impacts on your future; both positive and negative. Here are 7 questions to ask when switching to a tablet-based modern POS system:

1. Is it a cloud-based POS system?

In the changing world of retail, small business storeowners are no longer tied down to local customers. If you want to sell your product at a street fair or check out customers in the aisles as soon as they’re ready, a cloud-based tablet is a must. The tablet allows you to check inventory and review customer data anywhere. Finding a POS system that has a cloud-based server protects all your data from any in-store catastrophes and allows you to view sales from multiple stores in real-time. You’ll also replace that clunky gray register with a sleek tablet that will impress your customers.

2. Can you effectively manage your inventory?

How many hours a week do you usually spend tabulating your sales and updating your inventory by hand? This process is more than tedious; it makes you prone to errors and employee theft. Your modern POS system should have an integrated inventory management system that tabulates stock automatically. It should allow you to check inventory in real-time, receive instant reminders about your stock levels, and even place supplier orders when you’re running low.

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