EPOS system in place

Get A Demonstration

With all of your specialist functions, basic requirements and wish list now fully worked out, it is highly desirable to see an EPOS system in place which is performing in the way you would like yours to.

This may mean observing one in operation within a similar organisation. However, it is preferable to have a solution provider offer you an industry specific demonstration using data that is relevant to your sector. Ask your proposed solution provider to use your own data, if possible, which is an even better way of assessing how the system will ultimately function.

Understand The Full Cost Implications & How They Are Generated

Much of the visible part of an EPOS system in Brighton is the physical hardware that comes with one. This might include touchscreens and new tills, but it can also include things like improved scanners, customer displays and printing facilities.

 

Remember that along with all of this hardware is the software which runs it. Often this is regarded as an ‘invisible’ cost, but it is essential that buyers of EPOS systems realise that they are not simply investing in new physical equipment but in a software solution which can integrate with their other applications, too.

This brings us to another key part of the cost implication associated with an EPOS solution – that of integration. Remember that an EPOS system that stands alone will only afford certain functionality, but one that integrates can do so much more. In order to integrate with third party software or existing packages, there is an inevitable amount of expenditure required, usually a part of the up front costs.

Finally, depending on the sort of package that is chosen there can be on costs. These are typically associated with payment processing which is not done for free by anyone in the financial services sector.

However, the way in which you pay for payment processing can be extremely efficient, depending on the number of transactions that are made in a typical working week and their magnitude. Another on cost to consider is technical support, which is essential for any EPOS system to make sure that everything continues to run just as well as it did on day one of installation.

 

Choose A Partner & Not A Supplier

All EPOS system investment should be made with due diligence. Research the company offering a system which matches your requirements and check that it really does meet your business needs.

If possible, gain insights from existing customers and ask for references as a matter of course. When you obtain references and testimonials, make sure they are relatively recent and that they chime with the sort of system you are after. Finally, consider the product road map of the EPOS system in question and check for future support and software releases. Future proofing really is the key and should be your watchword with any purchasing decisions.

Kamarin Computers White Paper | How To Choose An EPOS System

Choosing software that keeps pace with both your current & future business requirements can be a daunting process. Kamarin are leading partners for Sage, Pegasus & Exchequer software and, unlike companies who only offer solutions from one software house, we can ensure that the correct option is meets your requirements.

“At Kamarin Computers we pride ourselves on being able to offer our customers solutions to a huge range of IT and software issues. We are contstantly looking to improve, in order to develop our staff and delight our customers”