If you are considering investing in a point of sale terminal, this is the post for you. When it comes to hardware, we all have a friend who can advise us. However, the best thing to do is to contrast this information with that offered by professionals. At Ágora, in addition to being POS software professionals, we have extensive experience in POS hardware, so we want to share with you the main keys to take into account before purchasing your POS:
- 1. You must use the same POS until it stops working:
Extending the life of our equipment beyond what is desirable is not a good idea. Far from saving money, a system that does not work properly can have an impact on customer service and, consequently, on our profits. A good service is fundamental, our POS should be ready to improve it and not to have a negative impact. If the customer is not satisfied, it is likely that if it is not this sale, we will lose the opportunity to make future sales. The moment you identify that the performance is not optimal, talk to your supplier. There is no point in having good, up-to-date point-of-sale software if the hardware does not respond properly.
- 2. A POS is expensive and not worth it:
Buying a POS is an investment. Using a POS system (Software + hardware) gives you the possibility to control all aspects of your business: sales tracking, avoiding losses, supplier and purchase management, stock control, employee management, creation of offers and promotions... All these possibilities are not within the reach of the traditional cash register.
- 3. Buy the cheapest POS:
Buying a very cheap POS system can be more expensive in the long run. Some of this equipment may have second-hand components and as a result may break down more than expected.
- 4. No after-sales service needs to be considered:
When you are considering the purchase of a POS system, find out about the after-sales service offered by your supplier. Having a good response to a breakdown or good advice and training can make all the difference.
- 5. A PC is better than a POS:
The POS terminals are designed with industrial components that guarantee the stability of the equipment. In addition, you will enjoy greater ergonomics and save space, as a PC requires a screen, keyboard, mouse, etc. and everything is integrated in the POS.
- 6. Buying hardware from different manufacturers lowers costs:
If you purchase all the components of your POS system from the same manufacturer, you will gain in quality of service and response time, as dealing with one contact person will simplify the process. In addition, some components may not be compatible, so make sure you are well informed before purchasing them.
- 7. A POS is not powerful enough:
Most POS software applications are optimised to run on point-of-sale terminals. If you think that having a more powerful processor or more memory capacity will make it run better on a PC, you are wrong.
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