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Our powerful eCommerce platform integrates with POS software to allow you to perform transactions face-to-face, whether you're at a trade show or your own brick-and-mortar location. Smooth integrations keep your POS software synchronized with your online store to ensure accurate inventory management across both online and offline sales channels. Shift4Shop offers several POS options to provide for the unique needs of any business.
With a POS you can sell anywhere, anytime: tradeshows, retail shops, kiosks, salons — virtually anywhere!
Accept credit cards, cash, check, money order, split payments and more, whether online, in-store, or on the go.
Who says setup has to be difficult? Easily sync your products and orders in a few short, painless minutes!
Cater to your business’ needs by integrating with a standard barcode scanner, register drawer and/or printer.
A POS, or Point-of-Sale system, is a combination of hardware and software which lets you process in-person transactions much like a cash register. While you can ring up sales and take payments, POS systems also have additional features built in to make it easier for you to process sales quickly. Your customer records and product catalog are included directly in the interface, making it a breeze to complete orders even without a barcode scanner. Of course, you can opt to expand your POS with a barcode scanner and other hardware, like a cash drawer and a receipt printer.
With a POS system, you can take debit and credit card payments, cash, checks, and even contactless digital wallets. Many POS systems also include advanced features like sales reporting — perfect for analyzing your most popular products and busiest days — and shift management for your employees. Payments are also automatically routed to your business bank account.
In short, a POS system can do everything a cash register can do, and much more.
A POS system comes in handy for any business that wants to accept multiple payment options and have access to a reliable, electronic means of automatically cataloguing sales and customers. Retailers who also sell online need to keep careful track of their online and offline sales alike to prevent discrepancies due to selling on both these channels, and a POS system lets you synchronize your online and offline sales to keep your inventory counts accurate. Many POS systems can be installed on an iPad or Android tablet, which also makes them more portable than a traditional cash register — great for bringing your business on the road and selling at conventions or trade shows.
A growing business can also reap huge benefits from the analytical tools included in the best POS software. You can never have too much data in your sales reporting, especially when that data can help you anticipate busy days, discover your most popular products, and make better business decisions accordingly. Plus, every new business can benefit from the professional look a modern POS system provides.
POS systems bring many benefits to businesses through software features that are far beyond the capabilities of a traditional cash register. A POS operates as a centralized workstation that can process transactions as well as access all the data you've gathered. Some POS systems, like Restaurant Manager, provide automatic notifications when you start to run low on certain products — giving you ample time to prepare before the next day's rush.
A great POS also makes it easy to use your collected sales data to your advantage. For example, not only can you identify your most popular products and busiest sales weekdays (or hours), you can compare that information to determine if any of your products tend to sell more at specific times. This is valuable data that can help you meet demand, or reduce stock of other products that don't sell as well. Basically, you have all the information you need to make smart business decisions right in front of you at all times!
We've already mentioned the difficulties inherent in tracking inventory across multiple sales channels, but the right POS makes this automatic and simple. Retailers who sell in person in addition to running an online store will want to integrate their POS with their eCommerce platform as soon as possible. Thankfully, if you're using an advanced eCommerce website provider like Shift4Shop, this connection is a breeze. Shift4Shop offers seamless integrations with popular POS systems like Harbortouch and POSitouch.
When choosing your POS, ask yourself what kind of hardware you want to use it on (iPad, Desktop computer, Standalone hardware?) and what kind of interface you're most comfortable using. Take a look at Shift4Shop's integrated POS options and you'll see a POS available for every type of business using any hardware.
Does your business need an all-in-one POS solution? Harbortouch is a best-in-class POS system for retail stores, and also offers software options for restaurants and other business types. Packed with countless time and money-saving features, a Harbortouch POS system will help you operate your retail store more efficiently. Harbortouch includes industry-specific features like inventory management, layaway, and employee commissions, as well as advanced reporting and analytics, and even includes integrated payment processing with contactless payment options.
Instantly access transaction information, deposits and chargebacks, sales numbers, inventory count, and financial reports 24/7.
Customize full color gift cards and loyalty cards with your own business branding or with professionally designed card templates.
The POS system will track your sales to monitor your stock levels and even create purchase orders automatically when stock runs low.
SkyTab® is more than just a mobile POS: it's a powerful tool for taking your business to the next level! Run complete transactions through SkyTab® from order placement to receipt creation, and do it from anywhere with mobile connectivity. Hospitality and foodservice industries can increase operational efficiency by letting customers order and pay from anywhere, while retailers and other businesses can offer a seamless curbside pickup or delivery experience.
With both Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity, SkyTab® works wherever it's needed. You'll have the freedom to take payments curbside, tableside, or on-the-go.
Accept EMV, contactless, and swipe card payments, all secured by Shift4's EMV, tokenization and PCI-validated point-to-point encryption.
Split payments, send or print receipts, build customer profiles and accept feedback, and much more. SkyTab® is your complete mobile POS solution.
Shift4Shop's free solution isn't just a free trial or entry-level account - this is a premium account without the premium price!
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| Platform Fee | $0 for an enterprise-grade plan with unlimited products, users, features, and bandwidth | $29 - $299/month for Standard plans $2,000+/month for Enterprise plans |
| Included Features | More features than any other eCommerce platform - all included at no additional charge |
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| Free Themes | 100+ with more being added every day | < 10 |
| Migration Assistance | We'll migrate your current eCommerce website for free | Requires third-party assistance at a cost of $1,000+ |
| Space | Helps you elevate your business to the stars, and we’re turning one entrepreneur into an astronaut on the first all-civilian mission to space | Doesn't love space |
| St. Jude | Supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with a goal to raise $100 million dollars through Inspiration4, plus an integrated donation widget available in your shopping cart | No support |
