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The owners of this small restaurant wanted to update their till and required fast transaction processing and a seamless sales process so they could focus on their food and their customers. They needed to be able to manage their stock as well as facilitate table service so they could concentrate on giving their customers the best experience. They also wanted a system that could keep up-to-date with their ever-changing menu, by allowing them to update items quickly and easily. Keeping a track on sales was also important, so hourly sales reports as well as end-of-day reports at the click of a button, using EPOS software, were vital. With our ED 630 installed and full training provided they have now joined the large number of cafes, restaurants, and shops which have fully implemented our solutions and are now enjoying the benefits.

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Recent research carried out by ThisIsMoney recently found that four in ten payments are now made by card across Europe. Customers are increasingly preferring the ease of a simple chip and pin transaction or contactless payment to purchase goods and services.

 

Meaning if your business does not accept card payments you could be losing revenue to your competitors. Our team can now provide PDQ terminals (including contactless) to complete your EPOS Package.

 

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As the May Bank holiday weekend approaches, those in the retail and hospitality industry prepare for a busy period. Visitors will descend upon cafes, restaurants and shops in a bid to enjoy some time with family and friends.

 

In 4 steps you can be be sure they`ll be beating a path to your door:

 

If you are an eating establishment, be sure to have seasonal items on the menu. Asparagus, new potatoes and spring onions give a classic British taste and in a frittata would provide a fresh and fragrant plate

In the past year, EPOS Direct have enabled hundreds of retailers, cafes, bars and restaurants to do just this. Our EPOS systems - supertouch monitors and industry- specific, dynamic software, empower small business owners to sell faster and in higher volume. Through EPOS they are increasing their revenue and customer base rapidly and sustainably.

 

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Businesses adapt these systems to aid mainstream operations to increase their profit margins. They are also helpful with accounts at the end of the year. There a vast number of options available from iPad or cloud based systems to complete solutions. There is a lot of choice and a lot of confusion over which epos system is the right one for your business.

It is vital to consider while researching for a till system to work for your business as it stands now. You can plan for a system ensuring you find a system to work for you both in the short and long term. There are many questions asked by various industry people to look for a till system. There are many considerations and we have broken down the most important to make it simple.

Back Office

Information is the most important one while creating or growing a company and having simple reporting and back office systems at your finger tips can help you to save a lot of time and money for your business.

Rent

As a restaurateur, one of the biggest costs you will have to pay is the rent of your premises. Many premises will require a deposit to secure your place as the habitant of the premises. The deposit will also cover any damages which the premises suffers. The deposit will be a significant cost which means that you will need to use your personal savings so that you can place the deposit. When you are renting an establishment, you will usually be charged a fixed amount on a monthly basis. The cost of your rent will depend on the size of your establishment. It is recommended for you to have the funds available so that you can cover the rent of your establishment for the first year. This is because during the early stages of your restaurant, you will have a low income which means you will not generate enough profit to pay your rent.

Utilities

When you are running your restaurant, you will incur the substantial cost of paying for utilities.