This is the first edition of a weekly post we are starting at The Wizard of POS. The post will feature 5 recent news or interesting point of sale and retail articles. If you have a suggestion on an article that should make the weekly round up, email us and we will contact you.
This week we tried to focus on a couple articles that feature the latest POS news and a couple that will help retailers with point of sale decisions.
1. BlueStar Offers New ID Card Printing Solution With Zebra QuikCard ID – A great new innovative product from Bluestar technology promises a QuickID Card solution for smaller retailers without requiring a major money investment.
“By removing these entry barriers, Zebra’s out-of-the-box solution offers new and existing market segments a practical way to deploy entry-level card applications.”
This QuickID Card is available in four different models for dual or single side printing.
2. Point of Sale Integrated Security Camera Cuts Theft – An inspirational true story about how an integrated POS system helps catch customers scamming the business with fraudulent refund request.
This gives all of us a reason to research investing in a competent point of sale system.
3. Thinking of Going Blond? Consult the Kiosk First – Kiosks have come along way since the days of train tickets and family snapshots. New Kiosks offer so much more personalization that can recognize customers, previous purchase histories and even recommend products to buy.
Flash a card… like a customer card from a local drugstore or grocery store and your Kiosk nay address you by name! They can give a depth of detail that is advancing by the day. Intel has many plans for the POS Kiosk industry so hold onto your hats and indulge iin the technology.
4. Security Advantages of a Web Based POS – This is a great post by Justin over at Merchant POS dealing with the security advantages of a web based point of sale. This is a major concern for many retailers around the world.
This article features the top 5 security failures and security precautions that everyone should take. There is information on wireless security, firewalls/routers, employee access, viruses and more…
5. POS Software Will Increase Your Business the Least Expensive Way – Bob Brown over at Prophetline has a remarkable article about point of sale software increasing your business. Bob states
POS software can help you become an efficient retailer in three important ways. Market more too existing customers, control your inventory and expand your geographical territory by making your products and services available through the Internet.
We can’t agree more, Bob! Every business no matter how small needs an efficient, reliable POS system to help organize their business and increase their profit.
Hope you have enjoyed our first series of Weekly Point of Sale and Retail News Round Up at The Wizard of POS! Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly updates and leave a comment for other retailers like you.