Why buy a simple till?
A simple till can make your life as an entrepreneur a lot easier. You don't want to waste time with complicated systems. You want a fast, reliable solution that does what it's supposed to do: make sales simple. But what should you look for when you want to buy a simple till? Let's find out.
63% of small business owners choose a simple till solution for ease of use.
What makes a till 'simple'?
Not all tills are created equal. A simple till excels in ease of use. No unnecessary bells and whistles, just the basic functionalities you need. Think of:
- Being able to process payments quickly
- A clear interface
- Integrations with your accounting or inventory management
An example? Imagine you are a barista in a small coffee shop. A customer orders a cappuccino and a croissant. With a simple till, you can see the prices at a glance, press two buttons, and the payment is completed before the cappuccino is ready.
What types of simple tills are there?
You have more options than you think. A good choice depends on your situation. These are the most common:
- Traditional till systems: Robust, but often limited in technology.
- Tablet tills: Use your tablet or phone as a till with the right software.
- Online till solutions: Fully cloud-based, often affordable and easy to integrate.
For small business owners, tablet tills and online tills are often the best options. They are affordable, flexible, and easy to operate.
How do you choose the right till?
This primarily depends on your type of business and budget. Ask yourself the following:
1. How much does the till cost?
Make sure you don't just look at the purchase costs, but also at any monthly subscription fees. Some systems seem cheap, but can still turn out to be expensive due to recurring costs.
2. Does it have the features I need?
Look at what you need on a daily basis. For a hairdresser, that might be different from a food truck owner.
3. Is the system easy to use?
Nothing is worse than a system that you constantly have to explain to your staff or that frustrates customers. Test a demo if possible.
What does a simple till do for your administration?
One of the biggest advantages of a modern till: it makes your administration easier. Many tills automatically keep track of sales data, till receipts, and even VAT. That saves you time and prevents errors. Tills that integrate with accounting software like Booqdoo ensure that your figures are always correct.