A point-of-sale system is the place where your customer pays for a product or service at your store. Every time a purchase happens, a customer is completing a point-of-sale transaction. The latest POS software is much more robust than standard credit card transactions. Now, systems offer mobile integrations, contactless payment options, ecommerce integrations, and more.

A POS system is the central hub of your business; it creates the intersection between sales, inventory management, payment processing, and customer management. A POS system ensures that all your operations are working together smoothly, and it’s important to have your software and hardware set up before you need it.