IIf you are lucky enough, you run both a Shopify webshop and a physical store where you sell the same products at the same price. And maybe you are tired of spending time updating systems for both of them? Fortunately, there is a solution with Shopify POS.
Shopify really manages to design and develop solutions that are great to their users. And here Shopify POS is a good example.
Maintaining two storage systems is associated with a lot of work, not only for you as a business owner, but also your employees. And the manual work often lead to human errors, which can ultimately lead to dissatisfied customers.
Therefore, Shopify POS is the ideal solution when you want a more efficient workflow, as well as less time waste so that both you and your employees can use your time more optimally. You also avoid mistakes, and you may therefore experience more satisfied customers.
It is of course possible to make use of and integrate other POS systems with your Shopify Shop - with these, however, there are both advantages and disadvantages, which it is important to be aware of.
What is Shopify POS?
In short, Shopify POS is an app you are able to download to either your iOS or Android devices. And in addition to connecting your online shop with your physical shop, the checkout system gives you an ideal opportunity to sell your products in person - almost regardless of where your sales take place.
Via the app, you can create a shopping basket for each of your customers, and you can accept payment through Shopify's own payment terminal or any other external terminal.
Shopify POS also synchronizes with your Shopify webshop in real time. This means that you can track and manage both orders and inventory across all your channels from one unified overview, whenever you want. There is thus no delay, which can otherwise be an obstacle with other checkout systems.
However, it is important that you are aware of which hardware you can integrate with Shopify POS. There are some significant limitations, which unfortunately can be a problem in your setup.
You can read more about it on this page.
If you don't have the right tools right now, you can find them at Shopify. Here you can buy everything from cash drawers and iPad stands to receipt printers, barcode scanners and much more. And of course, all of this is optimized to be integrated directly into Shopify POS via Bluetooth.
10 benefits of using Shopify POS
There are several advantages to replacing your external checkout system with Shopify POS when you run a Shopify webshop.
Here you get the 10 most important:
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The ease of use is in top. You can, for example, customize your start screen so that you see the functions that are most relevant to you as soon as you open the system. It can save you from unnecessary clicks and give you the information you are looking for more quickly. It also means that it is more simple to handle returns, gift cards and payment solutions.
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Shopify has their own support and it is available 24/7. This means that you can have your questions answered and any problems solved any day and at any time. It all takes place via the chat module, which you will find when you log in.
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The Shopify POS app is being updated continuously. This means that mistakes are taken care of quickly. Therefore, you will always meet the absolute best version, which is of course also compatible with your Shopify solution.
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Shopify POS is a complete POS system that contains all the functions you may need when you want the most simple and efficient workflow. And you get all this at affordable prices. You can find the prices here.
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With Shopify POS, selling gift cards has never been easier. This can be done via an e-mail you send to the buyer, or you can physically print the gift card via your receipt printer. And of course the gift card can be used both in the physical store via POS and through the online shop.
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You have the possibility to create personal payment methods. This means you can accept checks, invoices and other payment methods.
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With Shopify POS, you can offer your customers special discounts on their orders or just specific products - and it's very simple. You can control whether you want to give the discount as a percentage or as a specific amount.
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You can personalize your existing e-mails, receipts, gift cards and much more, so you ensure that it is always your store's identity that shows. This creates greater credibility and a more unified concept.
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Shopify's software instantly syncs with your Shopify webshop. Therefore, you get all the data you need in real time, and you don't have to worry about any delays.
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In the app, you can make use of an analysis tool. With this, it is possible to keep an eye on daily sales, profit and much more. Therefore, you will always feel well up-to-date on your business data.
