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		<title>POS Marketing: Turn Customer Data Into More Sales</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>POS marketing allows retailers to turn everyday sales data into valuable customer insights. Learn how collecting customer information and connecting your POS with marketing tools can help increase engagement, loyalty, and repeat purchases.</p>
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									<p class="isSelectedEnd">Collecting customer email addresses in-store is one of the simplest ways to stay connected with your customers and create opportunities for future sales.</p><p>But does your current POS system capture this valuable customer data? If not, you could be missing out on opportunities to build stronger relationships, increase customer engagement, and drive repeat sales.</p><p>By collecting customer emails, retailers can send personalised offers and promotions, share new product updates and launches, encourage repeat purchases, create stronger customer loyalty, and build lasting relationships beyond the point of sale.</p>								</div>
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									<p id="ember65" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Connecting your online and in-store sales channels gives you a complete view of your customers, whether they shop in-store, online, or across both.</p><p id="ember66" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">By <a class="rbJlXBzRbySbuPCWQzjoswVAGlGBFmEhY " tabindex="0" href="https://positiveretail.ie/pos-website-integration/" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="">integrating your website</a> with your POS system, you can bring your sales data, customer information, and inventory together, helping you manage your business more efficiently.</p><p id="ember67" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">An <a class="rbJlXBzRbySbuPCWQzjoswVAGlGBFmEhY " tabindex="0" href="https://positiveretail.ie/pos-website-integration/" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="">integrated system</a> allows you to better understand customer behaviour, track purchasing patterns, keep stock information accurate across all channels, and create a more seamless shopping experience.</p>								</div>
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									<p id="ember70" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Your POS and website collect valuable customer information every day, from purchase history and product preferences to customer details and engagement.</p><p id="ember71" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">By connecting these systems with an email marketing platform such as <a class="rbJlXBzRbySbuPCWQzjoswVAGlGBFmEhY " tabindex="0" href="https://www.klaviyo.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="" rel="noopener">Klaviyo</a>, businesses can bring customer data together and create smarter, more personalised marketing campaigns.</p>								</div>
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									<h4 id="ember73" class="ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3">1. Build a Complete Customer Profile</h4><p id="ember74" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Bring together your online and in-store customer data to create a single view of every customer, helping you better understand their shopping habits and preferences.</p><h4 id="ember75" class="ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3">2. Deliver More Personalised Marketing</h4><p id="ember76" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Use purchase history and customer behaviour to send targeted emails, product recommendations, and promotions that are relevant to each customer.</p><h4 id="ember77" class="ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3">3. Save Time with Marketing Automation</h4><p id="ember78" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Automate customer journeys, including welcome emails, follow-ups, loyalty rewards, product recommendations, and special offers, so your marketing continues to work in the background.</p><h4 id="ember79" class="ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3">4. Increase Repeat Sales</h4><p id="ember80" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Stay connected with customers after they leave your store by sending timely communications that encourage repeat purchases and keep your business front of mind.</p><h4 id="ember81" class="ember-view reader-text-block__heading-3">5. Grow Customer Loyalty</h4><p id="ember82" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Create stronger, long-term relationships by delivering a consistent experience across your website, email marketing, and in-store sales channels</p>								</div>
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									<p class="isSelectedEnd">Our POS integrates with Klaviyo, a powerful email and SMS marketing platform that helps businesses communicate with their customers in a more personalised way. By connecting your POS system with Klaviyo, retailers can use valuable customer data to create targeted campaigns, welcome new customers, promote products, and build stronger relationships that encourage repeat purchases.</p><p>With automated workflows and personalised messaging, businesses can stay connected with customers at the right time, helping to increase engagement, improve loyalty, and make the most of the customer information already captured through their POS system.</p>								</div>
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									<p class="article-editor-paragraph">Run targeted promotions directly from your POS to encourage customers to spend more and increase engagement at checkout.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">These can include offers such as buy one get one free deals, percentage discounts, multi buy promotions, mix and match offers, and spend and save campaigns.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">When used effectively, the right promotions can help increase footfall, boost average transaction value, encourage repeat purchases, and support the clearance of slow moving stock.</p>								</div>
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									<p class="article-editor-paragraph">Loyal customers are more likely to return, spend more, and recommend your business to others. A POS system with integrated loyalty features makes it easy to reward repeat purchases and keep customers engaged.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Your POS can help you:</p><ul class="article-editor-bullet-list"><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Award loyalty points automatically</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Issue digital vouchers and rewards</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Track customer purchase history</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Deliver personalised offers</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Encourage repeat visits</p></li></ul><p class="article-editor-paragraph article-editor-content__has-focus">By making every purchase more rewarding, you can strengthen customer relationships, improve retention, and <strong data-start="1832" data-end="1857">increase retail sales</strong> long term.</p>								</div>
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									<p class="article-editor-paragraph">Your POS system provides valuable sales data that helps you make smarter merchandising decisions.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Use real time reports to:</p><ul class="article-editor-bullet-list"><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Identify your best-selling products</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Discover which items are frequently purchased together</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Optimise seasonal and promotional displays</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Reduce shelf space for slow moving products</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Plan future promotions based on customer demand</p></li></ul><p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="2262" data-end="2417">Using real sales data improves product visibility, store layout decisions, and helps increase retail sales by focusing on what customers actually want.</p><p class="" data-start="2419" data-end="2591"><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Zoined</span></span> helps retailers turn POS and operational data into insights that support efforts to increase retail sales and improve performance</p>								</div>
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									<p class="article-editor-paragraph">The checkout is one of the best places to capture customers&#8217; attention. With customer facing displays and a modern POS system, you can promote relevant offers while customers complete their purchase.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Use your checkout display to highlight:</p><ul class="article-editor-bullet-list"><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Current promotions</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Loyalty rewards</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Gift cards</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">New arrivals</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Seasonal products</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Upcoming events</p></li></ul><p class="article-editor-paragraph article-editor-content__has-focus">It&#8217;s a simple yet effective way to increase impulse purchases, boost customer awareness, and maximise every transaction.</p>								</div>
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									<p class="article-editor-paragraph">Lost sales often come down to one simple issue, products not being available when customers want them, which directly impacts your ability to increase retail sales.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">With real time inventory management, your POS system helps you:</p><ul class="article-editor-bullet-list"><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Monitor stock levels in real time</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Receive low stock alerts before items run out</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Reorder products at the right time</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Prevent costly stockouts</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Reduce excess inventory and improve cash flow</p></li></ul><p class="article-editor-paragraph article-editor-content__has-focus">By ensuring your best selling products are always available, you can maximise every sales opportunity and deliver a better customer experience.</p>								</div>
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									<p class="article-editor-paragraph">A modern POS system gives staff instant access to product information, real time stock availability, customer purchase history, and current promotions, helping them serve customers with confidence and recommend the right products.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph article-editor-content__has-focus">When employees have the right training and technology, they are better equipped to answer questions, upsell complementary products, and provide personalised recommendations based on customer preferences and buying history. This leads to faster service, increased basket value, improved customer satisfaction, and stronger customer loyalty, ultimately driving more sales and supporting long term business growth.</p>								</div>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Retailers often find themselves apologising for delays, stock issues, and checkout problems. These issues are usually caused by disconnected systems behind the scenes. A connected POS system helps improve the customer experience and reduce daily friction.</p>
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									<p class="article-editor-paragraph">There is a moment every retailer knows too well.  A customer is standing in front of you, waiting, and instead of a smooth experience, you find yourself saying it again. </p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">&#8220;Sorry, the system is slow.&#8221;</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">&#8220;Sorry, we can only take cash right now.&#8221;</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">&#8220;Sorry, that item is showing in stock but we cannot find it.&#8221;</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">&#8220;Sorry, we do not offer gift cards.&#8221;</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">&#8220;Sorry, we do not have a loyalty programme in place.&#8221;</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">&#8220;Sorry, the card machine is not working.&#8221;</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph"><em>One apology is fine. But when it becomes part of the daily routine, it starts to tell a different story about your business. </em></p><p class="article-editor-paragraph article-editor-content__has-focus">When systems fail to work together, payments don’t go through, stock information is unclear, or tills slow down during busy periods, the result is always the same: frustrated staff, delayed customers, and a checkout experience that becomes more complicated than it needs to be.</p>								</div>
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									<p class="article-editor-paragraph">Retailers often absorb these issues quietly. A slow till here, a stock mismatch there, a card machine restart at the worst possible moment during peak trading.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Individually, they seem minor. But over time, these small interruptions build up and start to affect both performance and customer experience.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">They can lead to:</p><ul class="article-editor-bullet-list"><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Customers abandoning purchases because the checkout process takes too long</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Staff losing confidence in the systems they rely on every day</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Inconsistent stock levels between online and in-store</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Missed sales opportunities due to payment or system failures</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">A customer experience that feels fragmented rather than seamless</p></li></ul><p class="article-editor-paragraph article-editor-content__has-focus">Ultimately, these small issues create unnecessary friction, when buying should be simple, fast, reliable, and effortless.</p>								</div>
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									<p class="article-editor-paragraph">Retail problems rarely come from one single issue. They often happen when the systems behind the business are not working together.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">When your POS, payments, inventory, and online channels are disconnected, small gaps appear across the business, creating delays, extra work for staff, and a less seamless experience for customers.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">That is when you start to see:</p><ul class="article-editor-bullet-list"><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Stock not matching across online and in-store channels</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Delays at the till during busy trading periods</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Limited flexibility in payment options</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Staff relying on manual workarounds to keep operations moving</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Lack of real-time visibility across the business</p></li></ul><p class="article-editor-paragraph article-editor-content__has-focus">Retail moves quickly. Your systems need to keep pace with a connected setup that supports both your team and your customers.</p>								</div>
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									<p class="article-editor-paragraph">Every apology at the checkout is a sign that something behind the scenes is not working as it should.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">The good news is that these challenges are not permanent. They can be solved.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Modern retail technology makes it possible to connect your systems, improve accuracy, and remove many of the daily frustrations faced by staff and customers.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph article-editor-content__has-focus">Your technology should support your business, not create moments where you have to apologise.</p>								</div>
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									<p class="article-editor-paragraph">When your retail systems are connected, reliable, and built to work together, the “sorry” moments start to disappear.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">A modern retail setup helps you:</p><ul class="article-editor-bullet-list"><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Keep stock accurate across online and in-store</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Speed up checkout and reduce queues</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Accept payments reliably without disruption</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Offer loyalty programmes and gift cards</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Give staff real-time visibility of products and sales</p></li><li class="article-editor-list-item"><p class="article-editor-paragraph">Reduce manual work and system workarounds</p></li></ul><p class="article-editor-paragraph">The goal is not adding more features. It is removing the problems that interrupt your day.</p><p class="article-editor-paragraph">When your systems work properly, your team works better. When your stock is accurate, customers trust what they see. When payments run smoothly, checkout becomes simple because everything just works.</p>								</div>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Retail Cyber Security is becoming a critical priority as cyber threats continue to target businesses through phishing, social engineering, and human error. Discover how employee awareness and secure support processes can help protect your retail operations.</p>
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									<p data-start="95" data-end="370">Cyber crime is no longer a rare or isolated issue. It is now a daily operational risk for retailers. From phishing emails to ransomware attacks and social engineering scams, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, more targeted, and more damaging.</p>								</div>
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									<p id="ember1087" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Retail Cyber Security incidents are now often caused by employees being targeted and manipulated rather than systems being directly broken.</p><p id="ember1088" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Attackers focus on people, using tactics designed to trick employees into providing access, sharing information, or approving requests that appear legitimate.</p><p id="ember1089" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">This means employee awareness and strong internal security processes are now just as important as firewalls, antivirus software, and system monitoring tools.</p><p id="ember1090" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">In many cases, security breaches start with something simple, such as an employee receiving a password reset request, answering a phone call that appears genuine, or responding to an email that looks like it is from a trusted supplier or internal team.</p>								</div>
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									<p id="ember1097" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Every organisation is now a potential target, regardless of size. Retail businesses can be particularly exposed due to the number of daily transactions, the number of employees accessing systems, reliance on third-party platforms and integrations, and the pressure to maintain fast customer service.</p><p id="ember1098" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">These factors can create opportunities for attackers to take advantage of urgency, distraction, or unclear processes. A single mistake, such as responding to a convincing phishing email or approving an unusual request without verification, can lead to wider security risks for the business.</p>								</div>
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									<h4 id="ember1102" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph"><strong>How to identify phishing emails and suspicious links:</strong></h4><p class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Teach employees how to spot warning signs such as unexpected emails, urgent requests, unusual attachments, and links asking them to enter login details.</p><h4 id="ember1103" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph"><strong>How to verify requests before taking action:</strong></h4><p class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Employees should always confirm the identity of anyone requesting passwords, access changes, sensitive information, or urgent actions, even if the request appears to come from a trusted contact.</p><h4 id="ember1104" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph"><strong>Following secure processes for system changes:</strong></h4><p class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Ensure staff understand that software updates, access changes, and system requests should always follow the correct approval process.</p><h4 id="ember1105" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph"><strong>Recognising social engineering attempts:</strong></h4><p class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Train employees to be aware of phone calls, messages, and conversations designed to create urgency or pressure them into sharing information.</p><h4 id="ember1106" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph"><strong>Reporting suspicious activity quickly:</strong></h4><p class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Encourage staff to report anything unusual, including unexpected emails, system behaviour, or requests, so potential threats can be investigated early.</p><h4 id="ember1107" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph"><strong>Using official support channels only:</strong></h4><p class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Employees should know the correct way to contact support teams and avoid engaging with unknown contacts who may be impersonating trusted providers.</p><p id="ember1108" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Small mistakes can create significant security risks. Regular cybersecurity training helps employees make safer decisions and strengthens your organisation’s protection against cyber threats.</p>								</div>
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									<p class="isSelectedEnd">Our support team is based in Dublin and our process is designed not only to assist customers but also to help prevent cyber threats and reduce the risk of attacks such as phishing and social engineering.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">All support requests must be submitted by email to our support team or through the support portal on our website.</p><p>This ensures every request is properly recorded, verified, and authorised, helping to protect your business and maintain a secure support environment.</p>								</div>
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									<p data-start="95" data-end="370">We listen to our clients. When a customer comes to us with an issue or a challenge, we always do our best to find a solution. Continuous improvement is at the core of what we do, and every piece of feedback helps us make our systems better, more efficient, and more reliable.</p><p data-start="372" data-end="644">We are constantly developing new integrations and Point of Sale applications to better support the needs of our retailers. We work closely with a number of partners to build solutions that reflect what our customers are actually looking for in their day-to-day operations.</p>								</div>
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									<p data-start="574" data-end="625">One of our current developments is our Picking App.</p><p data-start="627" data-end="859">The idea behind the app is straightforward. When a customer places an order online or in-store, the order is automatically sent directly to the app. Staff can then easily view the order and see exactly which items need to be picked.</p><p data-start="861" data-end="1074">Once all items have been picked, the order can be marked as complete and made ready for collection or dispatch. This helps reduce errors, speed up fulfilment, and improve overall accuracy in day-to-day operations.</p>								</div>
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									<h4 aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="none">Faster order fulfilment</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}"> </span></h4><p><span data-contrast="auto">A picking app helps staff complete orders more efficiently by providing clear instructions and reducing time spent searching for products.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><h4 aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="none">Fewer picking errors</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}"> </span></h4><p><span data-contrast="auto">The right technology helps ensure customers receive the correct items, improving accuracy and reducing returns or complaints.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><h4 aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="none">Better stock management</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}"> </span></h4><p><span data-contrast="auto">By connecting with your retail systems, a picking app can provide better visibility of stock levels and help teams make more informed decisions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><h4 aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="none">Improved customer experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}"> </span></h4><p><span data-contrast="auto">When orders are picked and processed efficiently, customers benefit from faster collections, quicker deliveries, and a more reliable shopping experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><h4 aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="none">Less pressure on your team</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}"> </span></h4><p><span data-contrast="auto">During busy periods, managing online orders can become challenging. A picking app gives your team the tools they need to stay organised and handle increased demand.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>								</div>
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									<p data-start="1763" data-end="1887">We are also enhancing communication between retailers and their customers through our RMH Work Order Notification Extension.</p><p data-start="1889" data-end="2051">Clear communication is a key part of great customer service, and this functionality helps retailers keep customers informed at every stage of their order journey.</p><p data-start="2053" data-end="2333">The system allows automatic SMS or email notifications to be sent whenever an order status changes. Staff can easily manage and update statuses such as “Received”, “In Progress”, or “Ready for Collection”, ensuring customers always know exactly what is happening with their order.</p><p data-start="2335" data-end="2505">This not only improves the overall customer experience but also helps reduce unnecessary inbound calls, freeing up staff time to focus on in-store service and operations.</p>								</div>
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									<h2 data-start="49" data-end="358"><strong data-start="49" data-end="64">BookSync PR</strong></h2><p data-start="49" data-end="358">This is a Bookstore POS integration designed to eliminate manual book data entry by automatically syncing accurate book information directly into your system. It pulls in ISBNs, titles, descriptions, and full product metadata, helping bookstores keep their inventory up to date with minimal effort.</p><p data-start="360" data-end="528">By automating this process, BookSync PR reduces admin time, improves data accuracy, and ensures consistent product information across both in-store and online channels.</p><h2 data-start="49" data-end="358"><strong data-start="49" data-end="64">PR Stock Pro</strong></h2><p data-start="49" data-end="358">This is a  powerful Android-based inventory management app developed by Positive Retail to simplify and streamline stock control for retailers. Designed to work with over 90% of POS systems, it allows users to quickly manage stock taking, price checks, transfer orders, and purchase orders directly from a simple, intuitive interface. PR Stock Pro helps retailers improve accuracy, reduce manual work, and keep inventory fully up to date with minimal disruption to daily operations.</p>								</div>
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									<p data-start="1763" data-end="1887">We are also enhancing communication between retailers and their customers through our RMH Work Order Notification Extension.</p><p data-start="1889" data-end="2051">Clear communication is a key part of great customer service, and this functionality helps retailers keep customers informed at every stage of their order journey.</p><p data-start="2053" data-end="2333">The system allows automatic SMS or email notifications to be sent whenever an order status changes. Staff can easily manage and update statuses such as “Received”, “In Progress”, or “Ready for Collection”, ensuring customers always know exactly what is happening with their order.</p><p data-start="2335" data-end="2505">This not only improves the overall customer experience but also helps reduce unnecessary inbound calls, freeing up staff time to focus on in-store service and operations.</p>								</div>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A free POS system may cost more than you think. Discover hidden fees, transaction charges, and software limits affecting retail profits.</p>
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									<p id="ember1129" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Many retailers are attracted to the promise of free <a class="irGkpmEvulvkYMJDebmYICdMAxGiQRquFRs " tabindex="0" href="https://positiveretail.ie/" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="">POS systems</a> and hardware. At first glance, it can seem like an excellent deal. No upfront investment, free equipment, and quick setup make these offers appear highly cost-effective for growing businesses.</p><p id="ember1130" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">However, the reality is often very different. In many cases, the true costs are hidden within processing fees, restrictive contracts, software limitations, and ongoing charges that only become clear after signing up.</p>								</div>
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									<p id="ember1132" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Some POS providers promote low-cost or free systems, but businesses later discover a range of unexpected charges that significantly increase the overall cost of ownership.</p><p id="ember1133" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">These hidden costs may include:</p><ul><li>High payment processing fees</li><li>Monthly account maintenance charges</li><li>PCI compliance fees</li><li>Statement and administration fees</li><li>Expensive software upgrades</li><li>Long term processing contracts</li></ul><p id="ember1135" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">While these fees may appear small individually, they can quickly add up over time and have a major impact on your business profitability.</p>								</div>
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									<p id="ember1137" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Offering free <a class="irGkpmEvulvkYMJDebmYICdMAxGiQRquFRs " tabindex="0" href="https://positiveretail.ie/point-of-sale-hardware/" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="">hardware</a> is a common sales tactic used throughout the POS industry. Retailers are often promised free tills, terminals, or card machines as part of an attractive package deal.</p><p id="ember1138" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">However, these offers usually come with conditions attached.</p><p id="ember1139" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">In many cases:</p><ul><li>Businesses are locked into multi year contracts</li><li>Payment processing fees are significantly higher</li><li>Switching providers later can be difficult and costly</li><li>The long term costs outweigh the upfront savings</li></ul>								</div>
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									<p id="ember1142" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Many retailers underestimate how quickly payment processing fees can reduce profitability. While the percentage per transaction may look small, the impact adds up fast across daily sales. For example:</p><ul><li>A €100 sale with a €20 profit can lose around €2.50 to €3.00 in fees (2.5% plus terminal fee)</li><li>That reduces profit from €20 to roughly €17 per sale</li><li>At 1,000 transactions per month, fees can reach €2,500 to €3,000</li></ul><p id="ember1144" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Over time, these costs can significantly reduce overall margins, especially for businesses operating at lower profit levels.</p>								</div>
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									<p id="ember1152" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Before committing to any POS provider, retailers should carefully review all pricing details and contract terms. Understanding the full cost structure upfront can help businesses avoid unexpected expenses later.</p><p id="ember1153" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">It is important to ask questions about:</p><ul><li>Transaction and processing fees</li><li>Cancellation charges and exit fees</li><li>Monthly software or support costs</li><li>Hardware ownership terms</li><li>Software upgrade fees</li><li>Contract flexibility and renewal terms</li></ul>								</div>
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									<p id="ember1156" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Before signing any agreement, retailers should carefully review the contract details to understand what they are committing to fully.</p><ul><li><strong>Contract length:</strong> Check how long the agreement lasts and whether your business is tied into a long-term commitment that may limit flexibility in the future.</li><li><strong>Cancellation fees:</strong> Review whether penalties or exit charges apply if you decide to switch providers or end the agreement early.</li><li><strong>Processing rates:</strong> Understand the transaction fees being charged and whether rates could increase over time.</li><li><strong>Additional monthly charges: </strong>Watch for hidden costs such as PCI compliance fees, support charges, account maintenance fees, or software upgrade costs.</li><li><strong>Hardware ownership terms:</strong> Confirm whether the hardware is fully owned by your business or tied to a rental agreement or finance contract.</li></ul>								</div>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Positive Retail is a Retail Excellence Supplier, recognising our commitment to providing reliable, high-quality retail technology. It shows that we are trusted by retailers in Ireland and focused on delivering simple, effective solutions that help businesses run more smoothly and improve day-to-day operations.</p>
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									<p data-start="89" data-end="408">At <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Positive Retail</span></span>, supporting Irish retailers has always been at the centre of what we do. From independent stores to multi-location retailers, we work closely with businesses across Ireland to help simplify operations, improve efficiency, and create better retail experiences through technology.</p><p data-start="410" data-end="563">Our focus has always been on delivering reliable retail solutions while building strong, long-term relationships with the retailers we support every day.</p>								</div>
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									<p data-start="620" data-end="750">Being members of <a href="https://www.retailexcellence.ie/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Retail Excellence Ireland</span></span></a> has been an important part of our journey within the Irish retail industry.</p><p data-start="752" data-end="969">Retail Excellence is Ireland’s largest retail industry body, representing over 2,200 leading retail companies and supporting the growth of the sector through education, networking, advocacy, events, and collaboration.</p><p data-start="971" data-end="1188">As a retail technology provider, being part of this community helps us stay connected to the evolving needs of Irish retailers while contributing to conversations around innovation and the future of retail in Ireland.</p>								</div>
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									<p data-start="623" data-end="751">In 2024, Positive Retail was proud to be named a finalist for Supplier of the Year at the <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Retail Excellence Awards</span></span>.</p><p data-start="753" data-end="969">Being recognised by Retail Excellence was an important milestone for our team and reflected our continued commitment to supporting retailers with innovative retail technology solutions and dedicated customer support.</p>								</div>
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									<p data-start="2559" data-end="2701">In 2025, Positive Retail was once again honoured to be named a finalist for Supplier of the Year at the <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Retail Excellence Awards</span></span>.</p><p data-start="2703" data-end="2859">To be recognised for a second consecutive year was incredibly meaningful for our team and reflected the continued trust our customers place in us every day.</p><p data-start="2861" data-end="3051">This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to helping Irish retailers succeed through reliable POS systems, ecommerce solutions, integrations, reporting tools, and dedicated support.</p>								</div>
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									<p id="ember1471" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">When looking at technology for your business, price is often the first thing people notice.</p><p id="ember1472" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">But it should not be the only factor guiding the decision.</p><p id="ember1473" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">What really matters is what sits behind that <a class="RGJGMvQfeXbqYCuKFscEcQGjxIzjdhbqwc " tabindex="0" href="https://positiveretail.ie/business-costs/" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="">cost</a>. The time invested in understanding your business, the quality of the setup, the level of training provided, and the ongoing <a class="RGJGMvQfeXbqYCuKFscEcQGjxIzjdhbqwc " tabindex="0" href="https://positiveretail.ie/pos-support/" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="">support</a> all play a major role in the long term success of any system.</p><p id="ember1474" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">A lower price can sometimes mean less attention to detail, less flexibility, and less support when things do not go to plan. That is often where challenges begin to appear.</p>								</div>
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									<p id="ember1482" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph"><a class="RGJGMvQfeXbqYCuKFscEcQGjxIzjdhbqwc " tabindex="0" href="https://positiveretail.ie/working-in-the-business-2/" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="">Every retail business operates differently</a>, which means there is no true “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to implementing technology. A proper setup takes time, planning, and attention to detail. It involves understanding how your business works day to day, identifying challenges, testing processes, properly training staff, and maintaining clear communication throughout the entire rollout.</p><p id="ember1483" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">A strong implementation is not just about getting a system live quickly. It is about making sure it works correctly, supports your team, and gives your business a solid foundation for growth.</p>								</div>
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									<p data-start="1975" data-end="2084">Not every retailer fits into a standard system. The best results often come from tailoring solutions to how your business actually operates. Technology is constantly evolving, so there should always be room for updates, improvements, and implementation of better ways of working.</p>								</div>
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									<p id="ember1487" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">A strong technology partner should help retailers explore available grants and supports that could reduce costs and improve long term value.</p><p id="ember1488" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">From a business perspective, this is not just about saving you money; it is also about building strong relationships and making sure customers are fully aware of what is available to them. A retail technology provider has nothing to lose by helping businesses access grants, and everything to gain from supporting long term success.</p>								</div>
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									<p data-start="2957" data-end="3075">A good provider listens before recommending anything. They should take the time to understand your business, your challenges, your goals, and how your team works day to day. The best solutions come from understanding what retailers actually need, not pushing the same system onto everyone.</p>								</div>
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									<p id="ember1482" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">Training should leave your team feeling confident and comfortable using the system in real day-to-day situations. If onboarding feels rushed or unclear, problems often appear later through mistakes, delays, and staff frustration. Good training helps teams adapt faster and get the most value from the system.</p>								</div>
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									<p id="ember1494" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">In retail, timing is everything. Being able to speak directly to a support team during busy periods can make a significant difference.</p><p id="ember1495" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">The right retail technology partner should feel like an extension of your business, not just another supplier.</p><p id="ember1496" class="ember-view reader-text-block__paragraph">At <a class="RGJGMvQfeXbqYCuKFscEcQGjxIzjdhbqwc " tabindex="0" href="https://positiveretail.ie/" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="">Positive Retail</a>, the focus is on helping retailers grow, not just selling a system. That means taking time to understand each business properly, providing transparent guidance, and supporting customers well beyond installation.</p>								</div>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Effective stock management is essential for reducing errors, preventing stock shortages, and improving retail efficiency. Discover how RMH and PR Stock Pro help retailers simplify inventory management, streamline stock taking, and gain better control over daily operations.</p>
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									<p data-start="49" data-end="366">Managing stock effectively is one of the biggest challenges retailers face. Without accurate inventory control, businesses can quickly run into problems such as stock shortages, over-ordering, lost sales, and unnecessary costs. That’s why stock taking remains one of the most important processes in retail operations.</p><p data-start="368" data-end="715">Stock taking allows retailers to compare physical inventory against system records, helping identify discrepancies, track inventory movement, and maintain accurate stock levels across the business. With clear visibility of what products are available, sold, or running low, retailers can make better decisions and keep operations running smoothly.</p>								</div>
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									<p data-start="952" data-end="1185">Effective stock management is about more than simply counting products on shelves. It helps retailers reduce shrinkage, minimise costly errors, improve customer satisfaction, and maintain better financial control across the business.</p><p data-start="1187" data-end="1499">When inventory records are inaccurate, retailers risk disappointing customers with unavailable products, tying up cash in excess stock, or losing revenue through untracked discrepancies. Having reliable, real-time stock visibility gives businesses greater confidence and control over their day-to-day operations.</p>								</div>
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									<p><span data-contrast="auto">There are two main types of POS software available for retailers today: </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">Cloud POS</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> and </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">On-Premise POS</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Both options have advantages and disadvantages, and choosing the right solution depends on your business requirements, budget, and operational needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto">Before investing in a POS system, it’s important to understand how each solution works and which option best suits your retail business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>								</div>
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					<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">What is an On-Premise POS? </h2>				</div>
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									<p aria-level="2"><span class="TextRun SCXW70926850 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70926850 BCX0">An </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW70926850 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW70926850 BCX0">On-Premise</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70926850 BCX0"> POS</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW70926850 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70926850 BCX0"> (also known as a traditional POS system) stores data on local servers and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70926850 BCX0">operates</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW70926850 BCX0"> through an internal network within the business premises.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW70926850 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>								</div>
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					<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">What is a Cloud POS? </h2>				</div>
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									<p aria-level="2"><span class="TextRun SCXW68405928 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW68405928 BCX0">A </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW68405928 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW68405928 BCX0">Cloud POS</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW68405928 BCX0" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW68405928 BCX0"> is an internet-based system that stores data securely online and allows retailers to access the software through a web browser or app.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW68405928 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>								</div>
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					<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Pros of an On-Premise POS </h2>				</div>
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									<p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Offline Capability</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Works without an internet connection</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Can continue operating even if the internet fails</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Local backup databases can keep the system running during network issues</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Greater Data Control &amp; Security</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Data is stored locally rather than online</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Access is restricted to authorised personnel</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Businesses maintain greater ownership and control of their data</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">High Level of Customisation</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Can be tailored to suit unique retail workflows</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ideal for businesses with specific operational requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Fixed Costs &amp; Ownership</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Usually purchased with a once-off licence fee</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ongoing support costs are often fixed</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Can be more cost-effective long term compared to monthly subscriptions</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Control Over Updates</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Software updates are manually installed</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Businesses decide when upgrades happen</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Reduces the risk of unexpected bugs or workflow disruptions</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Faster Performance</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Data is processed locally</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Typically faster than cloud systems due to local database access</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul>								</div>
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									<p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Longer Setup Time</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Installation and configuration can take more time</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Larger businesses may require complex implementation</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Manual Backups</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Backups are not always automatic</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Businesses or their IT providers must manage backup processes</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Higher Upfront Costs</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Requires more powerful hardware</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Installation and setup costs are typically higher</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Limited Remote Access</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Accessing the system remotely can be difficult</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Often requires remote desktop or third-party access tools</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Hardware Restrictions</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Some providers require specific hardware configurations</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Less flexibility when choosing devices</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul>								</div>
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					<h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">Pros of a Cloud POS </h2>				</div>
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									<p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Lower Hardware Costs</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Works on PCs, tablets, and smartphones</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">No need for expensive specialist hardware</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Hardware-independent in most cases</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Lower Upfront Investment</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Subscription-based pricing reduces initial costs</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="13" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Faster and easier to get started</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Access Anywhere</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Access reports, sales, and inventory remotely</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ideal for multi-store retailers or owners on the move</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Automatic Backups</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Data is generally backed up automatically</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Reduces the risk of data loss</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Faster Deployment</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">No complex on-site software installation</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Systems can often be set up quickly</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul>								</div>
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									<p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Reliance on Internet Connection</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Internet outages can disrupt operations</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Slow internet speeds may impact performance</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Offline modes are available in some systems but may have limitations</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Limited Support Control</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support depends on the software provider</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Resolution times may vary depending on vendor priorities</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Some providers only offer online or chat-based support</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Limited Customisation</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Many cloud systems offer standardised functionality</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">May not suit retailers with complex or unique requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Ongoing Subscription Costs</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Monthly or yearly fees continue indefinitely</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="20" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Pricing may increase over time</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Data Security Concerns</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Business data is managed by a third party</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Retailers should review:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Security procedures</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Data encryption standards</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Backup policies</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="2"><span data-contrast="auto">Compliance certifications</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><p aria-level="3"> </p><p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">Automatic Updates</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Updates are controlled by the provider</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="22" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">New features or bugs can sometimes disrupt operations unexpectedly</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul>								</div>
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									<p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">An On-Premise POS may suit businesses that:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Require advanced customisation</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Need offline reliability</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Want greater control over data and updates</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Prefer fixed long-term costs</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul>								</div>
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									<p aria-level="3"><b><span data-contrast="none">A Cloud POS may suit businesses that:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}"> </span></p><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Want lower upfront costs</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Need remote access</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Prefer automatic backups and maintenance</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="24" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Want a faster implementation process</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></li></ul>								</div>
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			<p>Positive Retail Celebrates Dual Nominations at the Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2025!</p>
<p>We are thrilled to announce that Positive Retail has been nominated for not just one, but TWO awards at this year’s Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2025, proudly sponsored by PTSB! </p>
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