How to Choose the Best Software for your POS (Point of Sale) System.
Quite often, businesses overlook software and initially start by choosing point of sale hardware instead.
The real power for getting the most out of that equipment and your operations, is the right POS software to unlock new opportunities.
This guide ensures you’ll know what to look for when considering what software you’ll integrate and introduce you to our ever-growing list of software vendors.
What does POS software do?
It allows you to do the following:
· Track sales trends or inventory with accuracy.
· Provides mobile payments and loyalty programs so they integrate properly.
· Automating processes to drive efficiency within your staff.
What to look for?
Focus on these essentials:
1. Industry Fit
A retail store has very different needs from a hotel or bar. Look for a solution designed specifically for your sector.
2. Ease of Use
The software should have an intuitive interface that reduces training time and helps teams work faster.
3. Integration with Hardware
Make sure the software works well with printers, scanners, payment devices, and mobile POS terminals.
4. Cloud-Based Options
Cloud POS systems give you real-time access to data anywhere and often reduce upfront costs compared to legacy systems.
5. Analytics & Reporting
Detailed reporting on sales, inventory, and staff performance turns transactions into actionable insights.
6. Scalability
Your POS should grow with you. Whether you add locations or expand online, your POS software should scale.
Some of our Software Partners:
Hike POS – Retail Focus.
Key features: inventory management, multi-store support, eCommerce integration, and loyalty programs.
Why choose Hike? It’s ideal for fashion, specialty, and general retail stores that need real-time stock control and omnichannel sales.
Tabology – Bars & Pubs Focus.
Tabology is tailored forhospitality venues like pubs, bars, and restaurants.
Key features: tab management, order-at-table, mobile payments, and kitchen display integration.
Why choose Tabology? It reduces service bottlenecks and integrates with self-service ordering systems - perfect for fast-paced venues.
Wild Republic– Attractions & Cultural Venues Focus.
Wild Republic is built for venues like zoos, aquariums, museums, theme parks, and visitor centres.
Key features: admissions & ticketing, membership / season passes, group sales & facility rentals, real-time guest & revenue reporting, self-service kiosks.
Why choose Wild Republic POS? It combines all sales, admissions, and guest services under one platform, improving visitor experience - ideal for high-traffic attractions with varied offerings.
Timely – POS for Salons & Services Focus.
Timely is a specialist POS system forsalons, spas, and service businesses.
Key features: appointment booking, client records, payments, and marketing tools.
Why choose Timely? It’s more than a POS - it’s a complete booking and customer management system.
Shopify POS – Retail & Omnichannel Focus.
Shopify POS is a good option for retailers who also sell online, giving them one connected system.
Key features: combined in-store and online inventory, mobile checkout, staff management, customer profiles, and integrated payments.
Why choose Shopify POS?You can managephysical and digital sales - perfect for modern omnichannel retail.
Our software partners list will continue to grow and if you have any in mind that are not listed, please get in touch to find out more.
Market Trends to Watch and Consider:
There are several trends that are shaping the way businesses choose their point of sale systems.
Cloud-based platforms are rapidly becoming the standard, reducing the need for expensive, on-premise servers. At the same time, things like mobile first solutions are on the rise, enabling staff to take payments, manage orders and serve customers anywhere – if at a table or the shop floor.
Buzz words like “POS ecosystem” are becoming more prevalent, with a push for omnichannel integration so that things like online, mobile and in-store transactions all connect within a singleecosystem.
Everything is becoming more data-driven with more insights on customer behaviour or employee efficiency.
Final Thoughts:
POS software allows you to keep up and stay ahead of these market trends. It’s crucial for long-term growth and important for any business – which is why we partner with a variety of software vendors, so that you’re not overwhelmed when it comes to choosing the right one for your business.
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