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A self-checkout POS software solution made for local small business retailers

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Tower Systems offers innovative self-checkout point-of-sale (POS) software designed to cater specifically to the needs of local small business retailers. This POS software solution empowers these businesses to provide a convenient self-checkout option for their shoppers in various scenarios where it can significantly benefit their operations and customer experience.

There are numerous situations where implementing self-checkout can be advantageous: during peak trading hours, offering a self-service lane can dramatically improve customer throughput, reducing queues and enhancing overall efficiency. Similarly, for businesses operating in larger premises or those wishing to provide service in areas away from the main sales counter, a self-checkout terminal offers a practical and flexible solution for customers purchasing single items or those seeking a quicker transaction.

The Tower Systems self-checkout POS software provides customers with an easy to use experience. They can effortlessly scan their items, proceed to payment, and receive a digital or printed receipt. The system also offers the flexibility for customers to scan their items, save the sale temporarily, and then finalise their purchase at the main counter if they prefer, providing a hybrid approach to the checkout process.

Importantly, the self-checkout POS terminal seamlessly integrates with existing retail operations. All established special prices and catalogue pricing are automatically honoured at the self-service terminal, ensuring price consistency across all sales channels. Furthermore, the self-checkout system offers the same loyalty program facilities that customers can access at the traditional sales counter, allowing them to accrue and redeem rewards regardless of their chosen checkout method.

This powerful software solution is available for a modest per-site monthly rental fee, offering exceptional value and flexibility. Retailers can scale their self-checkout capabilities as needed, as the rental fee remains consistent regardless of the number of self-checkout terminals they operate within a single location.

To facilitate seamless transactions, the software requires integrated EFTPOS  capabilities. You can use Tyro or any of the major banks (through Linkyl cloud), ensuring compatibility with the major banking networks and providing retailers with reliable and secure payment processing options.

Getting started with the Tower Systems self-checkout POS software is easy. Upon initial setup, retailers are guided through an intuitive configuration process that includes the ability to load their own start-up and sale close images, allowing for brand personalisation and a consistent customer experience. Retailers retain complete control over these customisation options.

Please note that the self-checkout computer and stand options are available for separate purchase directly from Tower Systems, ensuring retailers have access to fully compatible and reliable hardware solutions to complement their software investment. This comprehensive offering allows local small business retailers to embrace the benefits of self-checkout and enhance their service delivery.

Here are our answers to frequently asked questions:

Is there a camera? What we have created is self-checkout POS software. It’s not integrated with a camera. We have left the choice of a camera up to each retailer to consider.

Could I run this in a pop-up shop? Yes, you could. All that is needed that the self-checkout is network connected to the main software.

Could I run self-checkout and nothing else? No, you need the base Tower software to manage the back end.

Is there anything that I might want as a retailer that the self-checkout software does not do? It does not do customer quotes or invoicing to a customer.

What if I want to use it for a couple of months of the year only? Easy. Rent it for those months and then suspend the rental costs until it is needed again.

Can I test it to see if it suits? Rental is so cheap it’s costs little to try.

Can I run this on a regular computer? Yes.

The POS screen appears to be in portrait more. Is that all you offer? No, you can run it in landscape as well.

Can I suspend a sale and finish it at my traditional sales counter? Yes, a staff member can suspend the sale so it can be completed at the counter.

By Mark
The POS Software Blog

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