This multi-part Point of Sale System Buyer's Guide will help you choose the best POS system for your business.
Introduction: What Is a POS System?
POS stands for point-of-sale, which is a payment system used in a variety of businesses including everything from restaurants to theme parks. These machines can scan items for purchase, place orders and calculate bills.
Origin
Retail POS systems date back to the 1870's when the original cash register was invented. The 1970's offered the first computer-based cash register which ushered in client-server communications allowing peer-to-peer communications, backups and remote access. The POS standard today is more secure, faster and reliable than ever before. The systems process transactions immediately and allow for increased accuracy in bookkeeping as well as better customer service due to faster check-out times.
Next Up: Choosing the Best POS System for Your Business
- Point of Sale System Buyer's Guide: Introduction
- Choosing the Best POS System for Your Business
- POS System Basics: Point of Sale Software and Hardware
- Point of Sale System Benefits
- Point of Sale System Costs
- Choosing the Best Point of Sale System Vendor
- Implementing a Point of Sale System
- Tips for Purchasing a Point of Sale System
POS stands for point-of-sale, which is a payment system used in a variety of businesses including everything from restaurants to theme parks. These machines can scan items for purchase, place orders and calculate bills.
Origin
Retail POS systems date back to the 1870's when the original cash register was invented. The 1970's offered the first computer-based cash register which ushered in client-server communications allowing peer-to-peer communications, backups and remote access. The POS standard today is more secure, faster and reliable than ever before. The systems process transactions immediately and allow for increased accuracy in bookkeeping as well as better customer service due to faster check-out times.
Next Up: Choosing the Best POS System for Your Business
