Make sure you think through all of your special discounts and promotions before making a purchase. Those unusual programs can be difficult to accommodate in some software, so make sure you do the research.
As with any computer systems, backups are important. Talk to your vendor about creating automated backup schedules.
Do not use your POS computers for anything other than POS. Especially resist the temptation to connect them to the Internet and use them for web browsing or email.
Preventative maintenance can be important. Simply vacuuming out the cases and lubing and cleaning printers can extend their lives considerably.
If you have a little bit of computer ability and think you might be able to put a POS system together yourself… that is probably a very bad idea. POS systems have to be much more robust than regular systems, and the issues that can crop up are very specific to POS.
Most major POS software publishers provide some sort of demo on their web sites – many even provide a full working version of the software either as a download or on CD. Using the software on your own can help you evaluate the ease of use and judge how stable and/or buggy the software is.
POS System Prices: A sampling of actual prices paid by POS system buyers who used our service can be found here, complete with purchasing details.
Restaurant Computer Systems:
Switching from a traditional cash register and paper-based orders to a computerized POS system
can be hard, but the return on investment can really make it worth your time and effort.
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