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The best pizza POS systems in the UK

What's the best pizza restaurant POS system with options for delivery and Click & Collect? We compare the leading software for small pizzerias.

Emily Sorensen2023-01-19T20:13:27+00:00Published: January 20th, 2022|Tags: Click and Collect, EPOS, Epos Now, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Revel Systems, Square UK|
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6 best POS systems for takeaway and delivery

What are the best POS systems for takeaway, delivery, table orders and pickup? We analyse the most affordable software with most features for the price.

Emily Sorensen2023-01-08T21:53:33+00:00Published: January 7th, 2022|Tags: Click and Collect, EPOS, Goodtill, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Revel Systems, Square UK, TouchBistro UK|
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How does a POS system work? The basics explained

If POS is not a standalone machine or process, then what is it? We explain how point of sale systems work, with examples of setups.

Emily Sorensen2022-09-23T17:05:27+01:00Published: July 2nd, 2018|Tags: EPOS|
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AirPOS ePOS system: right for your business?

AirPOS is an EPOS solution for iPad that makes life easier for retailers and businesses. What do you get for the money? Is it worth considering?

Oliver Wastie2022-07-05T17:31:36+01:00Published: July 22nd, 2014|Tags: EPOS|
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  • iPad POS on counter during signature transaction

What is cloud-based POS? How does it differ from traditional till systems?

How does cloud-based POS systems compare to locally-hosted tills? We explain how it works and why it's a better system for most businesses.

Emily Sorensen2022-06-02T10:49:40+01:00Published: May 20th, 2019|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS|
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  • POS offline mode

Offline mode of a POS system – what should you know and prepare for?

How can tills work offline? Some cloud-based EPOS have an offline mode, but not all functions will work - read the ins and outs.

Emily Sorensen2022-05-04T15:33:59+01:00Published: July 1st, 2019|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS|
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Clover POS review: stylish till system, myriads of costs

Clover POS systems look fancy - are they worth the commitment? The till software and terminals are user-friendly, but you should consider the features.

Emily Sorensen2022-02-25T18:52:02+00:00Published: September 1st, 2020|Tags: Card Machines, Clover UK, EPOS|
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Is iPad the best solution for cloud-based POS systems?

Is it best to use a cloud-based point of sale (POS) on an iPad or Android tablet? We look at the main iPad differentiators important for a POS system.

Emily Sorensen2022-01-07T10:52:32+00:00Published: July 11th, 2018|Tags: EPOS|
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Point of sale applications for mobile payments – current developments

Smartphones can now easily be used with a mobile point-of-sale application, allowing businesses of any size to accept card payments anywhere.

Oliver Wastie2021-12-09T13:27:50+00:00Published: June 4th, 2018|Tags: EPOS|
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  • Lightspeed Retail ePOS WITH barcode scanner, computer and iPad

Lightspeed Retail EPOS review: advanced inventory-first system

Versatile and advanced, Lightspeed Retail POS is efficient for stock and sales alike. What should SME retailers know about the service?

Emily Sorensen2021-10-25T04:23:39+01:00Published: April 1st, 2019|Tags: EPOS, Lightspeed, Retail POS|
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  • iZettle Go app on Apple devices standing on a table

iZettle Go app review: how far can the POS system go?

What is iZettle Go and do you get enough POS features, considering it is free? We dig into its possibilities and limitations.

Emily Sorensen2021-10-15T09:55:20+01:00Published: March 3rd, 2020|Tags: EPOS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Zettle|
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  • Vend and Shopify

Vend and Shopify, one or both together? Considerations for serious retailers

We compare Vend's POS and Shopify's ecommerce for retailers - and how well the Vend POS + Shopify integration works.

Emily Sorensen2020-08-21T19:43:55+01:00Published: March 25th, 2019|Tags: EPOS, Retail POS, Shopify UK, Vend|
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