In simple terms, a point of sale (POS) system can be defined as "a computerised network in which checkout terminals are connected and operated by a main computer". With cloud-based POS software, the main computer can be an iPad connected to the internet. See also: What is a cloud-based POS [...]
Any business selling in person will have a ‘point of sale’, commonly abbreviated ‘POS’. In essence: POS is the setup you have in place for processing face-to-face payments from customers. POS is not a standalone machine or process - it’s a constellation of things that together enable [...]
It cannot be overstated just how much technology is helping people in the UK who have discovered their entrepreneurial spirit and decided to set up their own business. Increasing entrepreneurship is a key goal of the UK government’s business strategy, and it’s clearly going according to plan after the [...]
Our rating Solid and usable - Vend has a lot to offer retail stores. It offers a wide range of features, and starting at £55 a month, you get a lot for your money. One of the better retail POS softwares in the market is fully cloud based, [...]
EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale) is a technology that makes it possible for retailers to directly receive funds from a customer's bank account via their debit card. EFTPOS is the most frequently used payment system in Australia. According to official figures, the system handles approximately 70% of debit card transactions [...]
For years now, banks, credit card companies and other payment services have been promoting card terminals for accepting credit and debit card payments. Though less and less in number, there are still some British businesses who only accept cash. In this article, we explore the main reasons why some small businesses [...]
If you have a UK business of any size and are thinking about upgrading your ePOS system, or if you are starting a new business and need some basic facts about the AirPOS ePOS system to help guide your decision-making, read this review first. AirPOS is part of the new [...]