11 questions to ask before buying a new point of sale in 2018

by Lightspeed

In today’s competitive, omnichannel, retail landscape, you need tools that are as multifaceted as your business. Your point of sale (POS) should do more than just process transactions. A few questions you should ask yourself: Can I use an iPad or tablet for checkout anywhere in the store?, How can I make sure that my POS tracks sales online, in-store and on Facebook?, Will I be able to check sales when I’m on vacation?.

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What's Inside

Table of contents

Introduction

01. What features am I looking for?

02. How does the POS manage inventory?

03. How does the POS enhance the shopping experience?

04. Can the POS go mobile?

05. How does the POS sync between in-store and online?

06. Can the POS keep up with you as you grow?

07. Can the POS help you create targeted marketing campaigns?

08. Does the POS provide deep analysis and helpful reports?

09. Is training and support part of what you’re buying?

10. Does the POS empower staff with well-designed tools?

11. Is the system cloud-based?

Conclusion

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