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5 Tips to Find the Right Cash Register for Your Busines

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In today’s fast-forward world, businesses are constantly looking for efficient and expedited ways of running their operations. This is the primary reason why most businesses have adopted a point-of-sale (POS) system. A point-of-sale (POS) system is an all-in-one computerised solution to handle all financial transactions, inventory tracking and management, and data recording.     In this article, we have discussed cash registers in detail. But before diving into the topic, let us talk about the components of a POS system first.     Components of a POS System:     1. POS Computer: Considered to be the heart of the POS system, the POS computer runs the POS software. Its basic function is to work in sync with the cash register and the EVM-compliant external card reader to help in processing transactions. Lately, many business owners have switched from desktops to portable devices like tablets and smartphones to conduct their business.   ...

How to Pick the Right Barcode Scanner for Your Business

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A barcode scanner, also known as a POS scanner is an input device used to read and capture information from a barcode and transmit it to a computer or tablet or a smart phone. Like any other flatbed scanner, a barcode scanner also comprises a light source, a lens, and a light sensor that translates optical impulses to electrical signals. Barcode scanners are beneficial for businesses to track large volumes of incoming and outgoing inventory and their sales. How do Barcode Scanners Function? Usually, barcode scanner kits come with a scanner with the decoder and cable. The scanner reads the barcode from the box or label and transmits the information to the decoder. The decoder translates the barcode information and sends the data through the cable to the connected computer system. Most scanners come with an in-build decoder. However, there are barcode scanners that are un-decoded. These come with a distinct interface unit that receives data from the scanner and feeds it into the comp...