At a turnover of £400,000 it is not even a question of should I or shouldn't I, you need to have a system, below that figure it is down to need and commitment level of the user.
So you thought epos was always too expensive ? Well think again
The main investment is the hardware that it will be running on. This includes the computers, servers, till units , scanners and cabling .
Choose a software package that combines what is required with what can be reasonably afforded.
Finally there will be an outlay for training and as time is a cost, include this into the equation.
The cost could look high , but an epos system if implemented correctly will turn the expenditure into an investment.
Over time, the system will bring increases in gross profit and the investment will pay off.
I could buy a load of stock for the same money, its too expensive.
Next project is the car park, not some fancy I.T. system, that is going to need special staff.
We have managed without it so far, so we can leave it for now.
Its too much change , the staff won’t like it.
Other retailers have told me some right horror stories about epos, we are better off without it
Sound familiar , we’ve heard them all before.
The implementing of an epos system should be self funding, with tighter control on margins not only targeted but achieved.
This, combined with a better product range, and perhaps even a lower level of stock for sale , should lead firstly to the increase in sales needed to pay for the system, and then to the delivery of additional profits.
In the four months since we had the system it is already keeping cost down, it is fantastic.
Openxpos is by far the easiest system we have seen we were up and running in no time.
We have an excellent working relationship with open retail and they are able to accommodate changes and ideas into their solution. This adds value to the system and makes a mutually beneficial partnership.
A sufficient profit improvement to pay for the system purchase price within one year.
Staff training is a key to a successful epos implementation, that why we have a dedicated trainer.
Training is not about doing courses its about showing you on your system what the data means.
You dont need I.T. staff the support contract covers you for post sales assistance as problems arise as they invariably will , but we are at the end of a phone and dial in and fix your problem over broadband.
If you still use a cash register you have to price goods, count stocks by hand.
You probably have very little idea of stock levels and sales performance until the year end.
Take the pain out of the year end accounts and let a system take the strain.
Your accountant is telling you, your staff are telling you, even your family is telling you - call us - test drive a system today.
The following are the benefits expected from an epos system:-
Stock Margin Turnover Reduction Reduction Increase
| |
8% |
3% |
3% |
| 300,000 |
24,000 |
9000 |
9000 |
| 400,000 |
32,000 |
12,000 |
12,000 |
| 500,000 |
40,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
| 750,000 |
60,000 |
22,500 |
22,500 |
| 1,000,000 |
80,000 |
30,000 |
30,000 |
| 2,500,000 |
200,000 |
75,000 |
75,000 |