Vend review UK: one of the better cloud-based POS systems
Solid and usable - Vend has a lot to offer retail stores. It offers a wide range of features, and starting at £69 a month, you get a lot for your money.
Is iPad the best solution for cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems?
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 [...]
How does a POS system work? The basics explained
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 [...]
Point of sale applications for mobile payments – current developments
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 [...]
What exactly is the Australian EFTPOS system?
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 [...]
Why should you introduce a card terminal for offering card payments?
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 [...]
AirPOS ePOS system: right for your business?
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 [...]