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. 

Age Verification on the SAM4s SAP-630R

 

The SAM4s SAP-630R paired with a 2D bar code scanner are a great way to verify the age of a customer buying an age restricted item. 

Although there are two methods the 630R can do age verification (AV) the best method is to use a 2D bar code scanner. You can enter the age manually if you would like, however when using a scanner you remove the human error element. If you want the most secure way of checking the buyers age we suggest the scanner method every time, not to mention it is much faster that entering by hand. For more information call us at 800-863-2274 or of course on the web at cash register with age verification. 

The New SAM4s SAP-530F cash register POS system

You will love the new SAM4pos system. Here we are showing you the SAM4s SPS-530 that operates on an Android platform. Is this really a cash register? Maybe not! More information at 800-863-2274 or at SAM4s Cash Registers

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

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.

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