Why should you get a cloud-based POS system for your restaurant or retail business?

In today’s competitive and data-driven business climate, having a traditional POS system, while essential to brick and mortar businesses, is not enough. If you are a restaurant or retail business owner with multiple outlets, being able to coordinate sales, inventory and perform backend adjustments is important. Hence, the importance of a POS system with cloud-based backend.

Accessibility

Realised that we did not say cloud based reporting but mentioned cloud based backend instead? That’s because simply being able to view data through a cloud based reporting system is not enough. You, as a restaurant or retail business owner, have to be able to act on these data insights which a cloud based backend gives you the ability to do so.

As we know, you cannot be at every one of your outlet at the same time. A POS system with a cloud based backend helps you manage all your outlets from anywhere you are, as long as you have an internet connection. This not only benefits restaurant and retail business owners with multiple outlets, but also those with single outlets. You may not be able to be in your shop all the time, hence, being able to view data from your business and make changes to your POS systems backend remotely will come in handy.

Data security

Traditional POS systems will have your data stored in the POS terminal’s hard drive. Over time, operating in harsh environments, it is unavoidable that breakdowns occur, and your hard drive may be damaged beyond repair and all your valuable business data will be lost. Having a cloud-based backend gives you a place to store your data to prevent such unfortunate events from wiping out all your business data.

Your POS system will automatically back up your restaurant or retail business data in the cloud backend whenever there is internet connectivity, ensuring your business data security.

Seeing the big picture

As a restaurant and retail business owner, it is important to be able to look at data from your multiple outlets and make important, high level decisions to ensure your operations are smooth and effective, and your revenue is increasing. A cloud based backend enables you to do just that.

With all your business data from your multiple restaurant or retail outlets available to you at your fingertips in real time, you can make timely adjustments to your business for better productivity and revenue.

Getting a POS system with cloud based backend

If you are interested in getting POS system with a cloud based backend for your restaurant or retail business, drop us your contact information below, and we will be happy to arrange free demo with you!