How to make your small restaurant or retail business more efficient
The definition of efficient, “…achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense” (Oxford Languages, 2022).
Do you have to be ‘present’ to manage your business? Do you spend hours onsite manually pulling reports? Do you have to turn away customers because you can’t accommodate their preferred method of payment? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then your business may not be running efficiently.
Luckily, an effective electronic point of sale (EPOS) system can help! See our top five ways in which EPOS can assist in maximising your business efficiency, minimising wasted time and drive profits.
1) Cloud-based technology
A quick price change, promotion, or a report to download. No need to ‘pop in,’ do it remotely! Manage your business on any device, from anywhere.
2) Instant reports
Sales, stock, staff. Real-time or historical. Pull reports instantly, from anywhere, giving you the data you need to help make the best business decisions.
3) Integration
If you’re looking to streamline your service or scale your business… or both; then your machines and systems need to talk to each other!
Integration is key when running an efficient operation, which is why EPOS integrates! From till to till, till to card reader, or even Shopify and Deliveroo, get your technology talking.
4) Cashless payments
There’s nothing worse than turning away a paying customer. As the UK heads further towards a cashless society, make sure your business doesn’t fall behind. Contactless, PayPal, Apple Pay, G Pay, online, at the table or at the till; allow the customer to use their preferred method of payment.
5) Easy-to-use
Whether you’re introducing a new point of sale solution or introducing a new member of staff, you need a system that is easy-to-use and slips straight into your operation. When designed with the end-user in mind, EPOS will be easy to learn and operate, saving you time and money!
Looking to update your cash register or current EPOS system? Our team of EPOS experts would love to help. Contact us on 0800 059 0991.