Simplify your workday with POS technology

The term ‘point of sale’ (POS) refers to when and where a customer completes their transaction. A POS system is a combination of software and hardware that enables businesses to simplify these customer transactions, and streamline their checkout process for a smoother experience.

A POS system simplifies your everyday tasks so that you can manage your entire business from one place. These tasks can include processing orders and payments, analysing business data or managing your staff and customers.

A good POS system is a tool that not only speeds up your checkout experience, but has added-value features that are tailored to your business needs. It should automate day-to-day tasks to save you time, as well as help you understand your business performance.

Good-quality point of sale systems should be accessible to a range of different businesses, regardless of size or type. Reliability is also an important trait when it comes to POS solutions—having expert software and hardware with a money-back guarantee can indicate that your POS provider is trustworthy and is there to support you.

The SumUp app can be downloaded to your tablet free of charge and can be used as your own free POS system. Add your items to your catalogue and start selling right away, with quick and easy payments via your card reader or Tap to Pay on iPhone or Tap to Pay on Android.

Any small business can use SumUp’s free POS system with their own tablet. Using your own device means you’ll have all of the apps your business needs in one place, with the option to easily switch between them. 

Point of Sale Lite is a perfect out-of-the-box solution for businesses in the hospitality, retail or beauty industries who want to set up a sleek, professional checkout with speedy sales. 

Point of Sale Pro works for businesses — especially in the hospitality sector — that need a more extensive POS solution, where they can access advanced features relating to orders, payments, reporting, integration tools and more.

You can always choose to upgrade to Point of Sale Lite or Point of Sale Pro, depending on your needs. POS Lite can be purchased via the SumUp website here. Businesses interested in POS Pro can request a callback from the SumUp team here.