Cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems: the iPad solution

More and more shop owners and small businesses are using an iPad connected to a debit or credit card reader as a modern checkout experience for customers. For most businesses it is a cheaper and more secure solution that a traditional POS system. What is a point of sale (POS) [...]

Jamie Roberts2017-09-08T07:39:44+00:00Published: July 18th, 2014|Tags: , |

What is a cloud-based POS system?

Cloud-based point of sale (POS) is now an extremely viable alternative to a traditional, locally-hosted POS system. It’s a particularly good fit for small businesses, as you’ll see when you read on. Before we discuss cloud-based POS specifically, it’s useful to consider exactly what a point of sale system is. [...]

Anne Taylor2017-09-08T07:37:10+00:00Published: August 26th, 2015|Tags: , , |

How does a POS system work?

In this article we’re going to go right back to basics, and discuss how a POS system works from the ground up. We’ll also talk about how point of sale systems have evolved, and touch on some of the options now available to businesses. Let’s start by going back a [...]

Anne Taylor2017-09-08T07:36:57+00:00Published: August 28th, 2015|Tags: |

Five top tips for caring for the iPad you use for point of sale

Point of sale systems that use an iPad device (or an alternative tablet) are becoming increasingly popular, and can be a great choice for your business. If you’ve taken the iPad route for your POS system (or plan to), this article contains some invaluable tips for looking after the device. [...]

Anne Taylor2017-09-08T07:36:39+00:00Published: September 6th, 2015|Tags: , |

Why should you introduce a card terminal for offering card payments?

For years now, banks, credit card companies and other payment services have been promoting card terminals for accepting credit and debit card payments. Though less and less in number, there are still some British businesses who only accept cash. In this article, we explore the main reasons why some small businesses [...]

Anne Taylor2017-09-08T07:19:21+00:00Published: June 19th, 2015|Tags: , |

What exactly is the Australian EFTPOS system?

EFTPOS (Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale) is a technology that makes it possible for retailers to directly receive funds from a customer's bank account via their debit card. EFTPOS is the most frequently used payment system in Australia. According to official figures, the system handles approximately 70% of debit card transactions [...]

Anne Taylor2017-09-07T04:12:40+00:00Published: July 19th, 2015|Tags: , , , |

Albert EFTPOS Tablet review

Our rating[star rating="3.5" numeric="yes"] The Albert EFTPOS tablet offers time-saving technology that improves the Point of Sale (POS) experience for customers and businesses alike. Albert EFTPOS is an innovative approach to POS solutions, offering payment flexibility and business tools such as stock management and a variety of productivity apps. [...]

Anne Taylor2016-01-27T10:03:13+00:00Published: January 27th, 2016|Tags: , |