Electronic Point Of Sale

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EPOS Solutions

EPOS isn't the sexiest of subjects, but choosing the right EPOS system and supplier is critical to the successful running of your retail business.

This lens is meant as a starting block for small and medium retailers looking to find out more about EPOS.

What is EPOS? 

An explanation for the uninitiated

EPOS stands for 'Electronic Point Of Sale'. It's a term to describe modern-day computerised till systems.

Old cash registers (both mechanical and electronic) have been superceeded by EPOS. An 'EPOS System' refers to the whole system surrounding the retailing process; the hardware, software, proceedures and so on.

Advantages of EPOS 

EPOS brings many benefits to retailers. Here are just a few...
  • Reduce staff error
  • Reduce staff FRAUD
  • Audit money and stock
  • Track sales and trends
  • Speed up the checkout and reduce queues
  • Create systems for your staff to follow - cross selling (would you like fries with that?), upselling (do you want to go large?) and force staff to only accept certain returns
  • Lots of reports available - make your accountant happy!

EPOS Solutions Articles 

Essential reading for retailers looking for an EPOS system

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