How Much Should My POS System Cost? Budget Guide | ThunderQuote

Thinking of upgrading your POS systems? But don’t really know of the cost that goes into it?

POS or Point-of-Sale systems are critical to F&B and Retail businesses like cafes, restaurants, retail stores and more. The costs of POS system vary greatly based on your requirements and the functionality you demand. Here’s an easy guide to how much you should budget for your POS System, depending on your needs.

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6 Effortless Tips To Succeed in The Retail Industry

Singapore is known as one of  largest shopping paradises in Asia.  There are about 17,000 retail establishments based in Singapore, all placed in numerous shopping centres and mega malls around the country. The commerce sector contributes to 18.3% of the GDP, with retail adding up to 4.6%.[1] If you ‘d like to be apart of the large retail industry, here are some tips on how you can kickstart your retail store now!

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A Process Guide on Understanding The Troubles With Procuring Services

Procuring services is more than just purchasing products. Most buyers or procurers know that when engaging services vendors, for some reason, it can be a lot more frustrating than buying products. Why is this?

Products are tangible, and can be checked against purchase order requirements, specifications and run through statistical quality checks. But services are non-tangible.

So what is special about procuring services and engaging service providers? This article by e-procurement platform ThunderQuote seeks to provide an objective, third party perspective into your organisation’s service procurement risks and the steps to address them moving forward.

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How To Get 50% More Productivity From Your POS Systems?

There are so many POS systems out there for you to choose from, depending on the nature of your business and the features you require. In the past, POS systems were used to accept payments and process sales. Now, their uses have grown and features like inventory management, staff management, marketing tools, customer data gathering, task automation and more are available in the market. Besides meeting the criteria of finding a good and affordable POS system, you will also need to look into the after-sales services that your vendor provides. The more commonly sought after after-sales services are 24/7 phone and email support, live chat, one-on-one training at no extra costs, social media support and community forums.

This versatile device will definitely help you revolutionise the way you work and manage your restaurant. It will change the entire dynamic of the system. Everything will be much more organised. In Singapore, we love when everything is automated and convenient. So why not give your customers what they want and change things up a bit?

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