The EPOS market is crowded, with everyone from app-first startups to established brands competing for your till. Cutting through the noise comes down to understanding what your business actually needs from its point of sale.
Software first, then hardware
Start with the EPOS software that fits your sector and stock requirements, then choose hardware that runs it reliably. The best software on flaky hardware is a daily headache; great hardware is what keeps you trading.
Payments and integration
Integrated card payments remove keying errors and speed up every sale. Make sure your terminal supports the payment provider and contactless methods your customers expect, including mobile wallets.
Stock, reporting and scale
Good EPOS gives you live stock levels, clear reporting and the ability to add tills or sites as you grow. Think ahead to where your business will be in three years.
Why hardware quality matters
App-led systems like the well-known cloud brands are easy to start with, but many run on consumer tablets. For all-day retail trading, commercial-grade terminals built for the job last longer and cost less over their life.
B-Spoke Systems is a UK EPOS hardware distributor supplying commercial-grade HiStone terminals and all-in-one tills. Talk to us about the right setup for your retail business.