Point of Sale Software Solutions for your Small Business

When researching Point of Sales Software systems, it may be handy to have a list of questions to ask the software specialist, I came across this list on the Buyer’s Zone and thought it may be of help to you in making Point of Sale Software decisions. Enjoy!

• Does it interface with my accounting software? How extensive is that integration – does it simply an export of journal entries for the day, or is there a thorough integration of the two programs?
• How easy is it to make changes to the programming? You will need to be able to change prices, items, and employees regularly – make sure you can comfortably work with the setup interface.
• Does the credit card processing feature work with my current merchant account?
• What type of reports is it capable of producing? Every piece of software will give you basic reports – ask for samples so you can compare.
• Does it support gift card transactions? How thoroughly – can cardholders check their balances online?
• Can you make changes in advance? For example, can you create a Christmas menu sometime in October, and set it to automatically take effect December 1?
• Does it interface with liquor control devices? (LCDs track each pour of a bottle, reducing shrinkage and free drinks.)