Many small businesses grapple with the need and
transformation to an effective POS system, especially in relation to mobile
technologies such as the tablet, smartphone, and especially the use of
iPADs. Traditional POS systems are
expensive, large, awkward and clunky.
Usually the traditional sort requires extensive training on the use of
the system. The introduction of internet
shopping in relation to mobile technologies hasn’t made the issue any easier
and many small businesses face challenges associated with an economic and
cost-effective solution to selling online.
With recent developments in payment software/hardware, many
of these issues have been solved by the introduction of mPOS (mobile POS) by
many companies, particularly in relation to an iPAD system. These innovative
POS systems allow users to turn their iPad into a POS solution, and also
provide a range of other useful features that are particularly suited to small
businesses. Here are some of the features that this novel and revolutionary
system has to offer:
1. Better Business
Synchronization
Allowing users to better sync and collate sales information,
iPAD based POS systems function gracefully making it easier to record this
data. Information which is gathered
between different POS systems is immediately updated and instantly added to the
business information database. This
syncing of processes makes record-keeping easier than tradition systems. Keeping track of sales and inventory is
always a key concern of the small business and according to some platforms
–offline and online syncing of both business functions is available.
2. Real Time
Inventory
iPAD POS software can give users up-to-the-minute
information on inventory. Thus, the
retailer can manage stock more effectively.
This key concern translates to dollars and cents. Many small businesses have issues with too
much or too little stock which could result in either costly stock taking up
too much space or the possibilities of missing out on potential sales. Small businesses never have to worry about
excess or lack with the ability to track stock both online and offline in real
time.
3. Portability
The mobility of iPad based POS systems are geared toward the
mobile business owner, manager, retailer or operator. The credit and debit card
readers which accompany most iPAD systems are portable and small and the
payment does not have to made over a desk.
Consider this fact if one is making sales at a concert, festival, showcase
or sales venue and there is no physical storefront for the businesses’ service
or product. Many different applications
and contexts can be envisioned with the mobile purchase: construction contracts, deliveries of items,
arts and craft shows, etc. In addition,
the mobile POS negates the need for clients to carry large sums of cash for a
potential purchase. These factors
undoubtedly make the entire purchasing process much more convenient for you as
well as your clients.
The debit and credit
card readers that come standard with most iPad systems are small and portable
meaning that payment no longer has to be made over a desk. This comes in handy
for businesses who have no physical storefront or when making deliveries, and
also negates the need for customers to carry bulky cash to make payments,
making the entire purchasing process more convenient for both your business and
your client.