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A guide to choosing and using a POS system
for restaurants and retail

Written from the questions shop owners actually ask on the floor — not a sales brochure. Some of it makes our system look good, and some of it says plainly when you shouldn't choose us.

Tech & Setup

Can a POS keep selling when the internet drops? Cloud vs Hybrid vs On-Premise, made clear

Almost every vendor claims to support Offline, but the word means very different things. This article has a comparison table of what keeps working and what stops when the net drops, plus how to test it yourself in 10 minutes.

Aug 28, 2026 7 min read Read more
Pricing & Plans

Lifetime vs monthly POS: which pays off, and when

We work out the break-even point with real numbers for every plan, plus 5 hidden costs you should ask any vendor about before deciding, and a table of which kind of shop should pick which option.

Aug 28, 2026 6 min read Read more
Buffet / Hotpot

How buffet table timers work — and where hotpot shops keep undercharging

Time is the real cost in a buffet, and the hardest thing to measure. We explain when the clock should start, how to warn customers, and a 6-point checklist before choosing a system.

Aug 28, 2026 7 min read Read more
Bar / Pub / Lounge

Bar staff drink commission: how to calculate it without month-end arguments

Why calculating commission by hand always breaks down, how tying orders to staff works, the 3 commission-rate types you should be able to set, and how to separate staff drinks from real sales.

Aug 28, 2026 6 min read Read more
Hardware Store

How hardware stores sell on credit to contractors without bad debt

System-enforced credit limits, AR Aging reports bucketed by age, customer statements, automatic wholesale pricing by quantity, and quotations that convert into bills in a single click.

Aug 28, 2026 7 min read Read more
Pharmacy

How pharmacies manage expiry dates so stock doesn't sit and expire

How lot tracking and FIFO work, what to record when receiving stock, how many months of advance warning still leaves you options, and a 7-point checklist before choosing a system.

Aug 28, 2026 7 min read Read more

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