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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selecting a POS
Buying Your POS Hardware First: Most POS software packages have certain
hardware requirements and a specific operating system on which they run. When you
purchase the hardware first, you limit your software options, and are forced
to pick retail software that fits your hardware instead of the needs of your
retail store. Buying everything from the same technology vendor can help eliminate
compatibility issues and will often reduce your overall costs.
Buying a System Based Solely on Price: While the least expensive retail system
may seem to be a good choice financially, it often comes with hidden costs such as additional
features, tech support, supplemental services, installation, and overall inefficiency which
can greatly increase your total cost of ownership. While you shouldn't ignore price when
selecting your system, it should not be the most important factor either.
Not Enough Research: You and your managers should sit down and decide which features
your store needs before even beginning your search. There are literally hundreds of point of
sale systems available, so researching which ones fit your needs and your budget can dramatically
help narrow your choices.
Only Researching Retail POS Systems within Your Industry: Make sure you research
general retail software packages as well as those specific to your industry. Many times, a
general retail software package can do everything that industry-specific software can do,
plus a whole lot more. Don't lock yourself into an industry-specific software package that
can't handle all of your basic retail needs.
Not Relying on limited resources for Advice: When it comes to understanding the specific needs of
your industry, you can rely on ACI's expertise. We'll work with your business
to determine what retail point of sale system works for you and which systems to avoid. Some
resources only focus on the technological aspects of your system needs. ACI considers your business needs, growth for the
future, and we also consult other associates in the industry regarding a solution that will work best
for your business.
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Point of Sale Systems
Point of Purchase and Sales Tracking Solutions
Are you considering a Point of Sale system, but are wondering if the cost can be justified?
If you consider the capabilities of many modern POS systems, you should be wondering how you've
been running your business so long without having one.
Point of Sale systems can help you stay on top of business with instant reports
on sales, customers and inventory trends. It can save time managing your inventory - with a POS
System your inventory is automatically updated with every sale, order and return. Work more efficiently
from printing price tags to automatically creating purchase orders, and keep customers
coming back with loyalty programs, gift cards, and personalized reminders.
Contact ACI to help you select and implement a Point of Sale system for
your business today. Just call 970.470.3360 for more information.