Point of Sale

How POS Apps Can Change the Way You Do Business

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Does it ever feel like the world around you is moving faster than it once did? It sure feels that way to me and I believe there’s some truth to it. Technological advancements have sped up the way we can complete tasks. Everything we want or need is at our fingertips. No longer must we […]

The Self-Checkout Revolution

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In the year 1992, the supermarket self-checkout was born.  This “new” part of our shopping experience has taken us some time to get right (thirty years to be exact!) and adjusting to this ever-growing technology can have its challenges. In today’s climate, we enjoy being independent and getting things done on our own. We love […]

How Oliver POS Reports improve your business

What are POS reports? Cloud-based point of sale systems like Oliver track the data on your online store and your POS in real-time, and generate reports to easily understand the data collected. To learn more about Oliver POS reports, click here.  Why are POS reports so important?  Retail reports give you the information you need […]

The 5 Best Retail POS Systems

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There are so many POS options out there, it’s almost overwhelming when trying to decide which one to settle on. There are some POS that are great for the restaurant industry (hello there, TouchBistro),or the hotel industry, or the golf industry – you get the picture. There are all kinds of POS systems. But today, […]

Best mobile POS systems

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We’ve already talked about why you need a mobile POS – now, lets discuss the best mobile POS. They’re extremely convenient, and we’re seeing a shift in both retail and hospitality from the traditional styles of POS and to the more flexible, mobile POS systems. For example, hospitality businesses often require their staff to physically […]

POS 101: What is POS?

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POS systems. You may have heard it in passing. You may even say the term yourself, without fully knowing what you’re talking about (hey, we all do it). When asked “what is POS?” most people will confuse it with payment processors. Some may even confuse it with a cash drawer. It’s fair enough – those […]

The best POS hardware for WooCommerce

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So, you’re selling from your WooCommerce online store and your physical store, and you want professional POS hardware / checkout terminal. While many modern POS systems are cloud-based and can function perfectly from the devices you already own, many shop owners prefer the professionalism of a POS terminal – especially as their business expands, and […]

4 best Canadian POS systems

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Supporting local businesses is essential when trying to build the economy you live in. As proud Canadians, we love to see Canadian businesses supporting one another. We’ve got the best Canadian POS systems for you to keep all of your outsourcing close to home – including your business tools, and support one of your neighbors! […]

5 Best Lightspeed Alternatives

When it comes to POS options, Lightspeed is one of the top dogs. But does that mean it’s the best option? We’re not so sure. For many small to medium businesses owners, Lightspeed can be a little bit too expensive, especially for what it offers. So let’s have a look at some of the best lightspeed […]

Oliver POS vs. Hike POS

It’s time for another WooCommerce POS comparison! We know it can be a challenge to find the right WooCommerce POS for your shop. It’s such a pain to have to install a new POS, sync your shop, test it out, only to realize it’s not the one. So we’re doing it all for you! We […]
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