{"id":36551,"date":"2019-09-23T22:33:40","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T14:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=36551"},"modified":"2019-09-23T22:35:10","modified_gmt":"2019-09-23T14:35:10","slug":"the-best-point-of-sale-systems-for-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2019\/09\/23\/the-best-point-of-sale-systems-for-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"The best Point of Sale systems for 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

POS systems have revolutionized the way businesses everywhere operate; particularly during the checkout process. From e-commerce sites to bustling retail centers, businesses all over the world are benefitting from the incredible tools that modern POS systems come equipped with. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in the market to get a POS system<\/a>, here are the best point of sale systems of 2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Square\nPOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Square\nis an excellent choice for startups and small businesses. Not only does the\ncompany send a free magstripe reader when you sign up, but it also offers more\nadvanced options for down the road when your business begins to grow. If you\nwant a static terminal, you can purchase the Square Terminal, or you can stick\nwith the magstripe reader; which fits on just about any mobile device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Square<\/a> accepts a wide variety of\npayments, offers an effective inventory management system, and can easily\nintegrate with your website to provide you with an all-in-one solution to your\nPOS needs. The interface is easy to use and can provide you with helpful\nanalytics on sales. You can also create customer profiles and collect email\naddresses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Square\nis free, but the service does charge processing fees for payments. Credit card\nswipes cost 2.75% of the purchase price, and a full register terminal costs\naround $39\/month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vend\nHQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One\nof the most popular POS options on the market is Vend HQ. this incredible POS\nsoftware allows you to seamlessly manage your inventory, process payments,\nmanage loyalty programs, and view analytics reports. Vend is strictly a\nsoftware-only POS company, providing compatible software to retailers and\nbusinesses everywhere. Your existing register should <\/em>work with Vend, but if not, you can choose a mobile option\nlike an iPad or Android device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vend<\/a> works offline as well, syncing to\nyour account once a connection has been reestablished, so you don\u2019t ever have\nto worry about losing your data due to a network failure. With customer\nreceipts, discounts, and even layaways, this feature-rich POS system is truly a\nnecessity for businesses of all sizes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vend\nstarts at around $99\/month for its Lite package, which includes one outlet,\nsoftware for one register (extras are around $49\/month) and supports up to $20k\nin monthly turnover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lightspeed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether\nyou\u2019re running an e-commerce store, restaurant, or retail store, Lightspeed POS<\/a> is an excellent option for both\nstartups and established businesses alike. Take control of your inventory and\nyour checkout process with Lightspeed\u2019s intuitive POS, and never worry about\nforgetting to update your loyalty program. Lightspeed supports loyalty programs\nand CRM, giving you access to customers on a level most POS systems can\u2019t\nmatch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lightspeed\u2019s\nmost popular POS option starts at just $99\/month and comes complete with 24\/7\nsupport, one register, up to five employees access, and secure cloud backup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shopify<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou\u2019re looking for a POS system that can grow as your company does, then look\nno further. Shopify<\/a> is your one-stop-shop from \u201cthe\nfirst sale to full scale\u201d. Shopify will help you get your business off the\nground and keep it running with powerful POS tools that you can use on your\ne-commerce site or in-store with card and chip readers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s\nalways nice when a POS company offers hardware to go with their software, so\nyou\u2019re guaranteed that it will work properly. Shopify has options for\nretailers, restaurants, and e-commerce stores alike; starting at just $29\/month\nafter your free 14-day trial. Give it a try today and see why Shopify is one of\nthe top-rated POS systems available on the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intuit\nQuickbooks POS <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Quickbooks<\/a> now offers an efficient and easy\nto use POS system for your business; backed by the incredible customer service\nand quality that Intuit is known for. With plans starting at around $12\/month,\nQuickbooks POS has options for businesses of every size and sales volume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With\nQuickbooks, you can track sales, manage bills, pay your workers, and much more.\nThis all-encompassing software is truly the best option for any business\nlooking to streamline their POS process and get everything together in one\nprogram. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t\nforget that Quickbooks also has tax software which you can integrate with your\nPOS system; making taxation easier than ever. You\u2019ll be able to see exactly how\nmuch money you\u2019re making each month, where your costs are, and with tutorials\nand webinars, you can quickly become an expert with your POS software. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

POS software is a must-have for restaurants and retailers looking to streamline operations and connect more with their customers. These top providers all offer amazing software and hardware at the best prices in the industry for a POS experience that will leave you feeling satisfied and promote business growth. If you\u2019ve never considered a POS system for your business, there\u2019s no better time to give it a try! Most POS providers offer a free trial, so you can get the hang of the software before buying. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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