Point of Sale

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/6809394-point-of-sale-pos-software-uses-and-applicationsPoint-of-sale (POS) software is constantly evolving. Clunky cash registers alone can’t keep up. Brick-and-mortar retailers are adopting leaner systems that operate on mobile devices in favor of complicated setups that cost thousands of dollars. But it’s not just retail stores that are interested in POS systems—online store owners who sell at craft fairs, trade shows, and farmers markets are also in need of inexpensive and easy-to-use point-of-sale solutions. So, what exactly is point of sale software, how do you know if you need it, and how do you choose the right tool for your business? Table of Contents What is point-of-sale (POS) software? What does a POS system do? Signs it’s time to switch your POS The importance of choosing the right POS What is the best POS software for a small business? How to buy…