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ELECTRONIC Point Of Sale may be something of a mouthful. But EPOS has revolutionised the whole customer/cashier exchange by improving accuracy and saving time.
The now antiquated system of looking at a price, typing it in and letting the cash register act as little more than a glorified calculator has gone. In its place are fast, efficient, electronic transaction points - which can even accurately track stock and sales.
Family-run Island firm Island Cash Registers was established 31 years ago by director Andy Phipps. From its early beginnings in 1980, the aim was to provide business with the latest in EPOS technology.
It is now the leading supplier of EPOS on the Isle. Andy revealed: “All technology business must maintain its position within the market place by introducing new and better products to the consumer. “ICR believe strongly that EPOS Technology is no different.“You must stay ahead of the curve or be left behind. If your business does not have it some one else will.”
Sales of computerised cash registers have soared in recent years as independent shops invest in the wizardry. From boutiques to fishmongers, pubs to festivals, there is always something to suit every need.
Much of the growth has been put down to the take up of high-speed broadband connections. But it also allows firms to manage their stocks more efficiently, which can boost profitability.
EPOS even provides clear, accurate and real-time understanding of business data, right down to individual transactions. Live sales and productivity info can be accessed from any location in the world via the internet.
These days state-of-the-art EPOS is available on PC’s, laptops, smart phones and tablets. The Compak Touch Screen and Vectis 9000 are among the newest systems currently on the market place.
The Vectis 9000 is designed for the harshest of hospitality or retail environments. It is dust-proof, water-resistant, comes in a variety of colours and features advanced customer display options.
Meanwhile, their easy to use wireless waiter pads make for fast and efficient ordering and mean no more missed items or billing errors.
Andy said: “Not only do we find that business’s that use our handhelds notice an increase in sales and revenue, their customer seems to enjoy and comment on the improved service.”
ICR have a strong team of office staff who work with customers to find what is best for them and their business.
Engineers are also on call seven days a week to deal with any problems or issues. ICR also offer a number of
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Andy went on: “Rental is an easy way for businesses to manage the cost of equipment. “They know how much they have to budget for each month and have no maintenance cost to worry about.”
Another extra is ICR’s Central Loyalty System which gives firms a range of options to earn favour with their customers. Discounts, point schemes, vouchers and accounts are all available and can be tailored to fit each individual business.
Andy added: “No one business is the same when it comes to EPOS systems. “The art of a good EPOS company is to find what a business needs now and more importantly what it needs for the future.”
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For more information please contact: Island Cash Registers LLP
52-54 Dodnor Lane, Dodnor Industrial Estate, Newport PO30 5XD. Tel. 01983 822008.
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