Why choose a Cloud Based Point of Sale System?
The main beauty of a cloud based POS is the fact that you are always connected, in real time, to your business. Have detailed insight into your business at your fingertips, 24/7.
Gone are the days of having to be on sight to gain access to data which should be available as and when you need it; know the time your team attended work, real time inventory levels and up to date sales and product history, all within the minute a transaction takes place.
What is Cloud-Based Point of Sale (POS) Technology?
Cloud-based POS software uses an internet infrastructure to access data via a remote server. In other words, the data stored in your POS system can be automatically backed up and synced, making it easier to protect and update information. Cloud solutions are capable of integrating multiple sales channels and, in addition to enhanced security, allow businesses to enjoy the benefits of centralized storage, memory, processing and bandwidth.
Real-time data means real-time solutions to situations before they become big problems, as well as having access to data on the go and at any time of the day or night. Cloud POS is convenient and can streamline how you run your business and one of the biggest benefits of using cloud software is the way in which you can integrate the POS with other cloud based software, enabling one holistic solution to be created for your business.
The advantages don’t just stop there though, there is an endless list of reasons as to why cloud based technology offers users so much more than traditional systems, including:
Flexibility
With Cloud POS, you are never disconnected from your business; you will always have access to your data.
You can view inventory counts, labor usage percentages, productivity reports or your daily sales information remotely – and in real time. Long gone are the days of printing out lengthy reports for every shift, now you can access your insights from any device.
Keep up-to-date on latest trends
In particular in today’s current market, the ability to adapt and adjust quickly is paramount in surviving in such an unpredictable climate.
Cloud POS gives you the ability to adapt fast, by linking with other software or simply by benefiting from the changes and updates that are regularly pushed out through the software as part of the service, unlike traditional POS systems require manual updates that can be labor intensive and costly.
Frequent updates ensure that you always have the latest trend and the best available tools.
Adaptability
Change is inevitable and over time the needs of your restaurant and your POS operations will evolve. In order to remain successful change is inevitable and in order to futureproof your business choosing a cloud-based POS system will help ensure that you are better equipped to adapt; whether that is with the integration with another third party software or through enhanced or newly developed features within the software itself – something you’re unlikely to get with a legacy POS system.\
Increased data security
In a cloud POS system, your business can rest easy knowing that your information will always be secure. Information is stored and synced electronically and can be easily restored. There is no need to worry about backing up data or losing it in the event of a power outage or hardware malfunction. Another big benefit of cloud-based systems is that they also allow for advanced security measures such as encryption to protect data from viruses and breaches, additionally, data is never archived meaning data is accessible for the duration of time that the system is used for.
Multiple location management streamlined
If you own or manage more than one retail store or restaurant, a cloud-based POS solution allows you to centralize your data across all locations. At any time, owners and managers can access information about each location from any computer, device or specific location, as well as perform an update that will be standardized for every location. Customers and employees alike are likely to become frustrated if their location is not functioning as highly as another, or is the last to receive new information.
Mobility
Since the system can be used from portable devices a cloud based POS allows you to be mobile inside the restaurant. This can be very practical as vendors can have the product’s information quickly available. This feature is extremely useful to restaurants as it allows servers to automatically send orders to the kitchen printer, and take payments at the customer’s tables which improves customer service.
Implementing cloud based POS software doesn’t necessarily mean you have to get rid of your existing system. In many cases, there is no need to have to replace your existing hardware as some may be able to be re used.
Cloud-based POS systems are popular because they are easy to use, provide you with greater insight into your business and offer you greater security.
So, why not give it a try, call a member of our team today for a free demo.