Cash Registers have come a long way in the last couple years, now they come with a credit card terminal

 

Cash Registers do more than ever before

Over the last decade Cash Registers have really grown to include great features that you should have in your store. Not only do the have important features, cash register are so much more affordable than a cloud based POS system. Today even simple cash registers can connect to a credit card terminal at very low prices. It used to be only the big companies could afford that. Well todays cash registers are so easy to use and low priced that you can't afford not to. 

Why you should you chose a cash register over a POS system

You should really examine your needs before you pull the trigger on a POS system. There are instances where a POS system maybe a better fit but you would be surprised how many times a register would have worked and for a lot less money. Ask yourself are you really going to keep inventory? Be honest, are you really going to count, issue purchase orders, receive purchase orders, enter new cost etc? Yes, many business do that but most mom and pop places don't. If that is the case a cash register might be a better fit. Also think about the traps of a POS system to make sure you know the real cost. Most modern POS systems are sold by subscription, you can't buy it. Most POS systems require you to process with a specific credit card company. So let's add that up so you know what you are getting into. Let's look at the Clover POS system that is really popular. Right now Clover for a counter service restaurant has a subscription fee of $59.00 a month (that is software only). So assume a good life of a POS system is 7 years you would have paid $4956.00 for the software subscription alone and you own nothing. Now how about the credit card fees, with Clover you must process with Fiserv so you are eliminating all the other vendors that you could bargain with. Those are just a few examples of why you might want a cash register over a POS. Give us a call today at 800-863-2274 or click here to find a good cash register. 

Low Cost Hybrid POS Cash Register system available from Optima

 

The Optima APOS-03 is a powerful system that affordable

When it comes to features and price you won't find a better value than this POS bundle. Users love the fact that this POS system is self contained and is pretty small. Features include a an integrated 8" Color Touch Screen, built in 3 1/8" thermal printer and enough I/O ports to connect to any type of peripheral you may need. The APOS-03 is powered by the Optima GoPOS Software that supports many different business applications like restaurants, retail store, convenience stores and many more. 

Business owners love the fact that with Optima, you buy the software and you own it! That's right no monthly software fees ever

In todays markets so many POS companies have shifted to a model that requires you to pay for the software system forever. Have you ever done the month on a typical system that requires you to pay monthly? I would urge you to check out the price of an Optima system and compare it to other popular systems on the market that require monthly payments forever. You can get this Optima APOS-03 Bundle as low as $899 and own it forever with no monthly software fees. Compare that to many on the market for $99.00 a month forever, just in three years you would have spent $3564.00 which is almost four times more than you could have bought the Optima system for.

You can accept credit card and gift card payments directly through the Opima APOS-03

With an interfaced pin pad you will be able to accept payments securely and quickly directly through the system. This will save your cashiers a lot of time and more importantly it is accurate and secure. Why would you want cashiers to have to re-enter the sale amount in a separate payment system when you can be integrated. Most business owners stopped doing that 10 years ago or more just because busy cashiers can make mistakes. Do you want a $19.95 sale to be re-entered into you separate credit card terminal as $1.95 because your cashier was just busy? If you don't think that has happened you are probably wrong, again this is why it is best practice to integrate payments whenever you can. Not to mention the transaction's are much more secure. call us at 800-863-2274 and of course check out the Optima APOS-03 bundle here. 

Short Term Cash Register or POS rental

 

We offer Clover Mini and other POS or Cash Registers for short term rentals

If you are planning for an event and you need cash registers or POS for short term use then contact us to start your planning. Our rentals include shipping both ways (to you and back to us), complete programming, 24/7 support in most cases and flat rate credit card processing. 

Our event rentals come with credit card processing at a flat rate

This is particularly important today as so many events as cash less, however we have you covered either way. You may also appreciate that the Clover Mini terminal supports suggested tipping which may help you hiring cashiers! 

Get your order in soon as even rentals take time to plan and ship

You will want to give us a couple weeks lead time to get your rental ready, the system needs to be programmed, we need to set up your merchant account and allow time for shipping. Call us at 800-863-2274 or visit us at short term event POS rental  

Another channel to purchase your SAM4s registers from

 

SAM4s registers now available at EZPOSNOW

Because of their popularity and being the best selling cash register system in North America EZPOSNOW has started selling  the SAM4s line of cash registers and POS systems, including the SAM4pos application. The reason for this is because this is a product that offers flexibility and is not locked into one credit card processor like so many POS systems today. Not to mention that SAM4s can serve so many verticals well like C-Stores, Restaurants, Smoke Shops and much much more.

Check out the new resource for all your point of sale needs at EZPOSNOW or call us at 800-863-2274

Uploading UPC's to the SAM4s SPS-520R and other cash registers

Now you can upload a UPC database from a mobile device into a SAM4s SPS-520R or other SAM4s cash register. We rent a mobile device that allows you to scan and enter product details right from the aisle of your store. When you are done you can upload that information to us and we will convert into a file for direct import in the cash register.

This works well on the following SAM4s models

• SAP-530R
• SPS-345
• SPS-520R
• SPS-530R

For more information please visit our page for SAM4s SPS-520R Mobile Data Collector or call us at 800-863-2274

Restaurant POS systems in Seattle

The Harbortouch Free POS system has come to Seattle. We have become an agent for Harbortouch and are proud to offer their FREE POS system. They give you the Hardware for Free and you pay a small  monthly fee per terminal for software, programming and 24/7 support. The fee is about $100.00 a month per terminal and includes a lifetime warranty on the system hardware.

The Free hardware requires a Merchant Services account with Harbortouch who have very competitive rates and even guarantee to match an existing rate you are receiving.

The Harbortouch system has many different options as well like on-line ordering, tableside ordering with iPads, and a back office application

Give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 to get more information, we have been serving the Seattle Tacoma area including Bellevue and Redmond for years.

Free restaurtant POS system from Harbortouch

While there may not be such a thing as a free lunch there is a Free POS system. Harbortouch pioneered this segment many years ago and we have been patiently watching to see how the model would work. After a couple years and over 10K systems I would have to say it has been a success.

There are a couple huge advantages with the Harbortouch free POS system. Your start up cost is tiny compared to traditional  POS purchases. With Harbortouch you have a lifetime warranty, and a big advantage is your support is free, programming is free and training is free.

Give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 to discuss how the free POS might work for you.

The SAM4s Tabby is here to change things up!

The SAM4s Tabby is now available on the Cash Registers Guys website. This system is a game changer in the Tablet POS market. Unlike the other Tablet systems on the market the SAM4s Tabby is not cloud based and you can use and credit card provider you want. Other Tablet POS systems force you to make monthly payments forever and corner you into a specific credit card company. Not the SAM4s Tabby which offers freedom and flexibility.

Set yourself free and take control of you business at the same time. The SAM4s Tabby is breaking all the rules!

iPad POS system from the same company that makes the best cash registers on the market

SAM4s makes the best cash registers on the market in North America and now they are bringing you the Tabby a POS system for the iPad that is unlike the dozens of systems on the market today. What makes it different you might ask? Well the first big difference is the Tabby is NOT CLOUD based, you are not subject to the whims of your internet connection. Second big difference is the fact that you do not have to pay monthly fees for the Tabby, you buy it out right instead of paying for five years. And last big difference is you can use any credit card provider you would like unlike so many systems that burden you with a merchant services company charging you very high rates.

If you are not looking for a iPad POS system check out one of the high end cash registers that SAM4s makes. They have models from simple entry level up to high end hybrid registers with touch screens.

If you are not sure which will work best for you call us at 1-800-863-2274 and we will help you figure it out.

A Tablet POS system that does not need the cloud

The trend in the POS industry is going with tablets like the iPad or an Android tablet. I think the jury is still out on whether this trend will be sustained or not, however it is currently a hot market in Seattle.

There are a couple problems that arise with some Tablet POS systems we have come across and even replaced with a more traditional POS system like Digital Dining or a SAM4s cash register. The problem in most every case is because the majority of Tablet systems seem to be cloud based instead of being in-house. Being cloud based has pros and cons and you need to decide what is important for you.

I personally recently went to a small cup cake bakery to buy cupcakes for my children. The bakery had a very nice looking Tablet POS system, however I don't know the brand they were using. During check out their internet connection was lost and they could not accept my credit card payment. I offered cash for payment but because the cloud was not available this cloud based tablet POS system could not even open the drawer to accept cash and make change. Yes you heard correctly the store could not even open the cash drawer as it was dependent on the internet. The shop keeper was embarrassed because he could not sell anything and they had not created a crash kit with a calculator, pencil and receipt book. I could tell this was not the first time this had happened to him.

Most tablet POS systems also require a monthly fee instead of out right purchase or even worse that you use a specific merchant services and they are charging you more then another company might.

So what is the solution? Well the Tabby POS system from SAM4s is a self contained Tablet system. You get all the great features of a Tablet system without the huge cost and being at the whim of you internet connection.

For more information call us at 1-800-863-2274 and if you are in Washington State specifically the Seattle Tacoma area we can arrange to meet with you for a full demonstration on the Tabby POS system

POS system for iPad and Android Tablets

The SAM4s company who make the world's best cash registers have entered the tablet POS market with a fresh new product. The SAM4s Tabby is a POS system for the iPad and Android tablets. Unlike other tablet systems the Tabby is not dependent on your internet connection but rather is hosted on site which will keep your system up. I have personally seen a cloud based system not be able to open the cash drawer because the store's internet was down. The poor store owner could not even take my cash, he simply gave me the products and apologized for the delay. Don't let that happen to you. Use a POS system like the Tabby to keep your customer lines moving and sales coming in.

Maybe a iPad POS system is not for you, if so we have all the SAM4s cash registers as well. Call us at 1-800-863-2274 and we will help you decide.

When you need an inventory control POS system

We are often told by customers looking for a cash register that they want inventory control. After hearing this we must really dive into what does inventory control mean to that person? To some it is true inventory control where the POS is tracking how many of one item you have sold, you have entered a beginning stock, you have entered on-going purchases of stock and taken a physical inventory and the system can tell you at any given time how many of that item you have on the shelf and how many you need to order and from whom. I know that was a long winded answer, however to some when they claim they want inventory control they really mean they wish to have a sales report of how many of one item they have sold over a period of time. There is a huge difference in the two ideas of inventory control.

If you are looking for true inventory control as described in my first example than a cash register is probably not for you. You would be better served with a software based POS system with inventory control. Now having said that does that mean a cash register can't do inventory control? No in fact many cash registers include a stock keeping report, however when we get down to the real world of operating a POS inventory control system you will find cash registers are to labor intensive and your cost of doing the work may outweigh the benefit. I have seen it over and over in my years in the cash register and POS industry. We have also had to fix many situations where a sales person (not ours) told a client of yah, this cash register can do full inventory control and they sell the client a bill of goods. Yes in theory it may work but in the real world unless you only have a handful of items it is not going to work.

If you need true inventory control then do yourself a favor and look at a software based POS inventory control system such as the Keystroke POS system. A computer based POS system integrates all the movement of inventory in your store. A true POS system allows you to create automatic inventory purchase orders, allows you to receive and edit inventory by accepting purchase orders into the system and of course the items you sell are automatically deducted from you inventory.

When set up correctly you will be able to go into you inventory control POS system and generate a report of what you need to buy from your vendors, or create a shrink report in a matter of seconds or maybe print shelf tags.

I could go on all day regarding the differences and benefits of both types of systems. If you would like to discuss which system would work better for you please give us a call at 1-800-863-2274 we are located in Seattle however we sell and install Keystroke POS and cash registers all over North America

The SAM4s Tabby point of sale system is setting a new standard

 

 

The SAM4s Tabby runs on any browser capable device regardless of operating system, including PCs, mobile devices or tablets. Because the SAM4s Tabby is not cloud based you will find it much more dependable then other tablet POS systems.

The SAM4s Tabby provides features similar to those found on sophisticated SAM4s electronic cash registers. Operation is simple; tablet savvy operators can be trained in minutes. The Tabby is also very easy to upgrade allowing your system to stay up to date with cutting edge features.

Program maintenance on the SAM4s Tabby is simple and intuitive. Add items or change prices in just a few touches from either the item option screens or from the item database.

The Tabby is affordable and powerful. Don't sign up for other systems that trap you into monthly payments or a particular credit card provider. The Tabby allows you to have the freedom to purchase the system and use the merchant services you would like.

Will the SAM4s Tabby POS system be the end of cash registers as we know them?

The SAM4s Tabby POS system is a unique system that operates on standard tablets and the iPad but is not cloud based. Most of the tablet and iPad POS systems on the market are cloud based and you pay a monthly subscription rather then pay for it, which results in a much higher cost to operate. With the SAM4s Tabby you own it and you can use over the counter hand held portable devices from Android or iPad to operate your POS.

The SAM4s Tabby is brought to you by the same company that makes the country's best cash registers and they brought that experience into making the finest tablet POS system on the market.

One huge advantage of the Tabby system is scalability and potential growth . Because the Tabby is upgradable and not hardware dependent your system will always be able to be upgraded to have the latest and greatest features and functions in both hardware and software.

The SAM4s Tabby has not yet been released however is coming soon. For more details call us at 1-800-863-2274

NCR Silver POS software for the iPad

NCR Silver is a cloud based POS system designed for the iPad. This is a robust system that is very affordable and will help you grow your business. because NCR Silver is cloud based you can access your store's sales and inventory information anywhere you have internet.

One of the most powerful aspects of NCR Silver is it's ability to market to your existing customers. Email templates are built into the Silver software and allows you to create a special email for customers you have not seen in a while. All this just takes minutes whether you have ten customers or ten thousand customers.

NCR Silver is a cloud based system that is subscription based. Support is provided by NCR directly and so is the hardware warranty

If you need more information and you are looking for a POS system then give us a call at 1-800-863-2274

Is there POS software for the iPad? Yes there is and it's called Silver by NCR

 

While many sale the hand held device will replace cash registers I don't believe it however they have a place in the industry. NCR Silver is a cloud based POS system that operates on the iPad, iPhone or iPod and is a subscription based program. The NCR Silver bundle is $499.00 which includes a cash drawer, iPad stand, receipt printer and magnetic card reader. The software is $79.00 per month for the first terminal and includes 24/7 support

We can tell you all about it just call us at 1-800-863-2274 and we can tell you all about the iPad POS software

POS Systems In Seattle

If you are in the Seattle Tacoma area and need a Cash Register or POS system then call National Business Systems, Inc. (NBS)

NBS offers Cash Registers, and POS Systems in the Seattle Tacoma area. NBS is a full service dealer which means they sell the equipment, the service and install the POS systems, and they offer cash register and POS system supplies as well.

Microsoft's POS Software

Microsoft makes a software called POS (point of sale). It is a very nice retail point of sale system for mom and pop retail stores. It does complete inventory control for those looking for more then just a cash register.

The MS POS system works well even if you don't want inventory control but are looking for a Bar Code Scanning system. Just use POS and forget about inventory. MS POS can also integrate your credit card payments.

The Microsoft POS system can work with a touch screen or standard monitor. Many people prefer MS POS with a touch screen. There are hundreds of configurations that can be used as far as hardware.

The CRG's have complete bundles for sale using MS POS software and HP POS Hardware. These bundles come pre-loaded with the software and include a 3 year on-site warranty from HP! Great deal for the person that is willing to invest some time rather then use a local full service FULL PRICE pos company.

Check out the MS POS System Bundles here.

Dave