The Most Commonly Asked Questions About the iPad POS2 min read

So you are considering investing in an iPad POS system. It is understandable to be a little bit anxious when doing so, as it is with all technology changes. POS systems are relatively new to the scene and you may have a great many unanswered questions about the POS system you are considering getting but you don’t know. This guide will hopefully put your worries to rest and answer the common questions people in your position want to know about POS and what it can do for them and their business, and why they should make the change.

• Will my POS work with my business? Yes, chances are the POS that you are considering will work with your business, but if you find out it doesn’t there are great many other POS systems on the market, some designed specifically for your type of business.
• How does POS work exactly? POS is a system designed to manage your businesses transactions, inventory and much more. It is a system designed to streamline your business processes and provide you with a simpler and more convenient working environment and an easier way to shop for your customers.
• Why do some POS systems have a monthly fee? The monthly fee is designed to cover the service in its entirety, along with continuous updates, it also nets you unlimited customer service to make sure your POS is working to the best of its ability.
• How much will the hardware cost? It honestly depends on the business and what products you want. If it is a small store with few employees then it should be pretty cheap but if you want to outfit an entire restaurant, it will likely be more expensive.
• Do I need to have internet access? Some POS systems include cloud service which does require a good, and consistent access to wifi or 3g so if you do not have that at your place of business you may want to steer clear but the cloud service can be very useful in managing all your records, hassle free.
• What kind of credit card processor will I need? Most POS systems work with all kinds of credit card processors, you should always check to make sure but chances are that you will have no trouble finding one that is supported by your POS.