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An EPOS System offers so much more...

If you work in the retail sector you can definitely benefit from an EPOS system. If you're not fully familiar with this type of system, you may be surprised at just how much they can do. EPOS systems have been around for a while now, and with technology marching on a great pace, it's no surprise that EPOS systems have been improved and enhanced a lot over recent years.

In a moment we'll look at the extra features an EPOS system can have that may be of huge benefit to your business that you may not have realised were on offer, but firstly we'll look at some overall advantages of this type of system.

Firstly, if you buy from Retail Computer Solutions Ltd your EPOS system software will have been developed with ease of use in mind. The system will have been fully tested and fine tuned to be very simplistic. The developers understand that you may be employing staff from all walks of life, you can't presume they have experience of using computer systems. You may also employ people on a short term basis, and you won't want to waste too much time in training them if they're not going to be with you very long. Your EPOS system will be simplicity itself to use, and you'll have your staff ready to work very quickly.

You'll have a simple and intuitive touch screen interface that will be fully customisable to perfectly suit your business. You won't get a generic 'one size fits all' EPOS solution, your EPOS system will be tailor made for your very own needs. We know that all businesses are different and so each business has different needs and priorities.

An EPOS system also helps greatly with eliminating errors, and if something does go wrong, you'll have everything recorded so you can track down where and when any transaction happened.

So, now on to those extra features we mentioned earlier. With an EPOS system stock control is easy, no more time consuming stock taking for you, as your EPOS system takes care of everything. It can even alert you when stock levels of a certain product are running low so you'll never disappoint a customer by running out of their favourite item. You'll have access to all sorts of reporting data, so you'll be able to see at a glance which of your products are big sellers and which items just sit on the shelves without a sale.

You'll also be able to run offers and promotions via your EPOS system. When a promotional item is  bought, your staff will immediately be informed of the offer and so they won't have to memorise all your promotions.

Of course there's many more great reasons to have an EPOS system installed, but we hope this will have given you a little taster of how your own business could benefit from all that EPOS has to offer.

The Advantages of an EPOS System

There are many advantages to having an EPOS system for your business.

Easier for staff to use

With a simple touch screen interface, all the information needed is immediately to hand. Your staff won't need to remember prices, nor will they need to memorise all your promotions. The system will immediately alert them when a customer has ordered an item on promotion and give them the details and correct price for the offer. You can also set up your system to give your staff extra information on all the products you sell, and suggest up-sell items too.

Time saving

Orders can be sent directly from the system to your warehouse or to the kitchen if you run a café, hotel or restaurant. This means that orders can be put together much more quickly, and it reduces the time your staff would previously have spent on relaying requests to the right place.

An insight into your business

With an EPOS system gathering information daily you will be able to access detailed reports on this information presented to you in a useful way which would be very hard to obtain without the specialised software installed on your system. You'll be able to easily find out which items are your best sellers and spot trends. It's very useful to know in advance which products are seasonally more popular, and which new products have really taken off.

Keeping on top of your stock levels

With an EPOS system, stock taking is a breeze as the system takes care of it all for you. You'll never run out of an item again as the system will let you know when you start to run low.

Less mistakes

When your orders are sent directly to the warehouse or kitchen there is less chance of errors being made. Errors are also decreased because the touch screen interface is so easy to use and the system will automatically deal with the billing. With the stock taking facilities included you'll also greatly reduce the chance of making a costly error in ordering stock.

Increased profits

With less errors being made, and your staff being able to work more quickly and efficiently you'll soon be making extra profit. With the inbuilt reporting software you'll also be able to make clever and informed decisions about where to take your business next, putting you a step ahead of the competition.

Retail Computer Solutions create bespoke EPOS systems and solutions for businesses of all sectors and sizes. Speak to us today about an affordable system for your business and let us help you work towards greater control, efficiency and profitability.

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An EPOS System for Independent Retailers

Life as an independent retailer can be hard work. It's a life of long hours, but it is also very rewarding running your own business. With an Electronic Point of Sale System from RCS you can make your business more profitable and more productive.

With an EPOS system your cash register will suddenly become a much more powerful tool. You will be able to manage stock and orders efficiently and easily. It becomes an encyclopedia of knowledge relating to your business. You can tell in an instant if an item is out of stock, and the system can help suggest alternatives for your customers too. The system will be simple to use, so it will be easy for new staff to get to grips with working for you and quickly get up to speed.

An EPOS system can give you the flexibility to offer a huge range of promotions, offers and customer loyalty schemes which you can implement with ease and simplicity.

Stock control also becomes simpler as the system takes care of your stock control for you. Any independent retailer will know how time consuming stock taking can be, and it's easy to make a mistake. Your EPOS system won't make any errors though! You can set alerts if your stock starts to run low, and you can run reports to see which items are your best and worst sellers so you know what to stock up on and what perhaps to stop selling and replace with a more popular product.

Your system will also help with your accounts and transaction reports. VAT reports can easily be created for each financial period, and can be linked in to accounting software packages too.

With an EPOS system your life will definitely be easier. You'll save a great deal of time which is your most important asset as an independent retailer. You'll have more time to grow your business rather than struggling to just keep on top of the day to day running of it, and you'll be able to see your profits grow when you take advantage of the advanced reports offered by the system software which analyses all your sales and transactions.

Staff will be easier to train as the system is easy to use and they'll be happier in their job as a lot of the complexity of working in a shop is taken away from them. They don't need to remember every offer and promotion you have running and the system will give them advice on how best to serve the customer giving them useful suggestions so they can be the most help. Your customers will leave your shop with everything they need feeling like they've had an amazing customer experience. With an EPOS system it's easy to go the extra mile.

EPOS May be the Miracle Your Small Business is Waiting For

There are many small businesses that generate high volumes of cash and often struggle with finding a way to track their business. It becomes too easy for cashiers to get sticky fingers when there is no organized way to track the flow of business from day to day. Electronic Point of Sale solutions can be the answer to these and many other issues small business owners face.

Accepting credit cards can elevate your business into higher levels of revenue since this is the most popular form of payment by most customers. Even small businesses are expected to keep up with the trends and consumers are impatient and intolerant of those who don't. The desire to shop local is often surpassed by the ability to experience a higher level of convenience and ease at larger or more up-to-date businesses.

Implementing a simple EPOS system is sure to increase your revenue and may even broaden your client base. A check out system that tracks purchases, income, and types of sales often even provides you with the ability to track times of sales, and trends in product popularity. This information along with more expedient and easily trackable sales information can be invaluable. Despite the value of these systems, they are surprisingly cost-effective and user friendly when it comes to training your staff on their usages.

Systems are often custom designed to suite the specific needs of your business, each one made to order to fill in the gaps in your businesses current plan. Think about how much time and energy you put into the business logo and the selection of your location. The same level of energy and focus should be placed on your sales process. Avoid the temptation of purchasing a cash register at your local office supply store and running with it. The amount of lost revenue from this inadequate point of sale method will leave you pulling your hair out in frustration. It is the goal of business owners to generate the widest possible client base and to streamline the purchasing process to ensure a pleasant and expedient experience each and every time.

Think about what types of information you wish you had at your disposal and mention this to your representative as you design the system that is right for your business. The more aware you are of what it is that will make your business flow, the more effectively your system can be created to fit those needs. The key to enjoying success in the business world, especially as a small business owner it a thorough understanding of how to run your business efficiently. Reducing as many potential areas of inefficiency will make you more competitive in the market and can determine the success of failure of your business to compete with others in your area.

Knowledge is power and the more you know about modern business trends and technologies, the higher the level of your power in the business world. Take control of your inventory, point of sales techniques, and tracking with intelligent EPOS solutions.  

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