Digital POS system: Does the switch make sense?

Digital POS system: Does the switch make sense?

Many fashion retailers have them, as do decor stores and an increasing number of florists anyway: digital cash register systems. They offer numerous advantages over conventional cash registers. Are you also considering switching from an open cash register to a modern model? But you are still undecided whether the switch to a digital POS system is really worth it? Then we would like to offer you an initial decision-making aid in this article.

Our simple and expandable POS system makes everyone happy: you, your customers, employees and the tax office - thanks to direct DATEV connection.

Date
12/12/2022
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What cash register systems are available?
What cash register systems are available?

What cash register systems are available?

In Germany, there are very different cash register systems, which are mainly used in the retail sector. This is because, in addition to supermarkets, florists and booksellers, clothing stores or furniture stores and steam stores are also required to maintain proper cash register s. However, so far there is no obligation to use a specific cash register system. For the documentation of in-store sales, you therefore have a free choice between:

  • open store cash registers
  • electronic cash registers
  • digital cash register systems

However, your POS system must comply with certain regulations. One of these regulations is the Technical Security Device for POS Systems (TSE).

TSE mandatory!
TSE mandatory!

Cash register systems: From when is TSE mandatory?

The German Cash Register Security Ordinance (KassenSichV) came into force on January 1, 2020. Among other things, it stipulates that all electronic cash register systems must be equipped with a technical security device (TSE). This is intended to prevent any subsequent manipulation of the cash register data. In most German states, stores had to upgrade their electronic cash registers accordingly by March 31, 2021. For certain cash register systems, there is a transition period until the end of 2022, by which time at the latest your cash register must be TSE-compliant. If this is not the case, you could face fines of up to 25,000 euros. By the way: Digital POS systems such as those offered by LocaFox for the retail sector are, of course, already TSE-compliant and meet all legal requirements. But digital POS systems also offer a lot of advantages beyond that.

Retail: What are the advantages of digital checkout systems?

Digitization is changing the way we all live and work. The retail sector is no exception. Digital technologies are not an end in themselves, but are intended to ensure greater efficiency and transparency. Digital checkout systems are an excellent example of this.

  • More overview:
    In addition to the tax office, you yourself also get a whole new overview of all business figures and other cash transactions. With the cloud-based cash register system of LocaFox, for example, a DATEV export is possible as well as the scanning of barcodes. You also always have access to important key figures such as sales or inventory and store reports such as daily financial statements securely in the cloud - no matter when, no matter where.
  • More flexibility: Your customers are queuing up? It's good if your team can check out quickly and not overtax shoppers' patience. Why not expand your system to include an additional checkout station such as the practical self-checkout (SCO) offered by our digital POS system. Your products are automatically synchronized with the new checkout and important processes can be completed much faster and therefore more cost-effectively.
  • Convenient handling: Old checkout systems are often bulky and not very intuitive. Here, too, digital POS systems are the better solution. Particularly modern models such as those from LocaFox, for example, have a practical user interface that makes your everyday business life much easier.
  • Continuous updates: Digital POS systems constantly receive the latest updates and thus adapt to your needs as a retailer. The new features and functions not only ensure maximum benefit, but also real legal security.

So digital POS systems are always valuable when you need to focus on your core business. It's no wonder, then, that store owners who are just setting up their business in particular rely on digital checkouts. This also pays off later - in the truest sense of the word.

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Can I use different POS systems?
Can I use different POS systems?

Can I use two different POS systems?

As so often in life, the answer is: "It depends". In principle, you are always allowed to use two different POS systems in parallel if they are used for a spatially clearly definable area or if there is no other option for technical reasons. Whether this is the case must of course be clarified in each individual case. In most cases, it does not make sense, as it will cause you more work and inconvenience .

How do I switch to a digital POS system?

There is now a wide range of different models, variants and systems. Which digital POS system suits your company? We will be happy to find out together with you in a personal consultation consultation. We will take your requirements into account and present our digital POS system to you. Of course, we will also support you during implementation and integrate the new digital POS system into your business. So when can we expect to hear from you?

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