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Which is the best POS Machine [Updated for 2022]

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23 March 2020

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Evaluating POS machines

The POS industry is innovating rapidly to keep pace with technological advancements.

Whether you are looking to get a POS system for the first time or upgrade to a new POS system, finding the perfect solution does not need to be a headache. Here are some guidelines to determine the best POS machine from the available POS machines in the market.

Considerations to determine the best POS machine

What features does your business require? While POS machines can be used as standalone devices solely for transactions, most have additional built-in functions or ports to connect to other hardware complements. For instance, scanners, printers, and cash drawers are all considered hardware complements. Every business has different requirements. For example, fast food chains may be partial to self-service kiosks, while food delivery companies only have the option of mobile POS devices. Before looking around for the POS system for your business, construct a list of features that you need the most from your future POS and use it as a guideline to get most suitable POS system in your search.

Unsure of whether you need a mobile POS, desktop POS, kiosks, or something else? Find out here.

Scalability. While your business may be in a nascent stage of growth now, there is no telling when the time will come to expand. When this happens, it is essential to have a POS that can scale up with your business. If not, a lot of time, effort, and money will have to be invested in getting a new POS system to accommodate business expansion. Typically, cloud-based POS systems are more scalable than conventional POS systems which store information in the device locally. This is because cloud storage is pretty much unlimited, and can be accessed from multiple locations. Unsurprisingly, there is now a surge in the number of businesses which choose to use cloud-based POS devices.

Responsiveness of customer support. In the course of using a POS system (or any other piece of technology), it is inevitable for problems to occur. When this happens, customer support from both the hardware and software provider are a lifeline. Thus, look out for providers which promise round the clock support, and which have a track record of rectifying problems effectively and efficiently.