What are the key benefits of using Shopify POS?
Selling with Shopify POS (Point of Sale) offers numerous benefits for businesses, including:
- Unified Sales Channels: Integrates online and in-store sales, providing a seamless shopping experience for customers and a unified inventory management system for the business.
- Centralized Inventory Management: Syncs inventory across all sales channels in real-time, reducing the risk of overselling and helping manage stock levels efficiently.
- Comprehensive Sales Reporting: Offers detailed analytics and reports on sales performance, customer behavior, and product trends, aiding in informed decision-making.
- Customer Data Integration: Collects and syncs customer information across channels, enabling personalized marketing and improved customer relationship management.
- Flexible Payment Options: Supports various payment methods, including cash, credit/debit cards, and digital wallets, providing convenience for customers.
- Ease of Use: User-friendly interface that simplifies the checkout process for staff, leading to quicker transactions and enhanced customer service.
- Scalability: Suitable for businesses of all sizes, from small boutiques to large enterprises, and can easily scale with business growth.
- Mobile and In-store Flexibility: Allows sales to be conducted anywhere, whether in a physical store, pop-up shop, or on-the-go, thanks to mobile POS capabilities.
- Integrations and Apps: Connects with a wide range of third-party apps and services, extending the functionality of the POS system and enhancing business operations.
- 24/7 Support: Access to Shopify's customer support around the clock, ensuring that any issues can be promptly addressed.
- Secure Transactions: Ensures secure payment processing and protects customer data, fostering trust and compliance with industry standards.
These benefits make Shopify POS a versatile and powerful tool for modern retail businesses looking to streamline operations and enhance customer experience.
How to setup Shopify POS
1. Install & activate Shopify POS
- The Sales channel needs to be added in the Shopify backend
- The plan ($89/mo) needs to be activated
2. Download the Shopify POS app
The Shopify POS app can be used on any Iphone or Ipad which can be used in you Brick & Mortar store and serve as "computer".
3. Processing Payment In-Person
In most countries, you can use Shopify Payments and therefore also use the default/native Shopify card reader solution. Otherwise, if you are in a country where Shopify Payments are not yet available, you would need to use "third-party" payment provider.
For in-person sales, we need to have a card reader machine (insert, swipe or contactless).
If Shopify payments are not available in your country, in the Shopify POS app when processing an order for a customer, you would need to select the custom payment method and mark the order as "paid" manually once you have processed payment on the third-party card reader.
Other Payments Available:
You are also able to select "cash" payment and simply use a cash register outside as a third party.
4. Connecting the Barcode Scanner & Ticket Printer
Once again, normally Shopify has a list of pre-approved printers & scanners that can be used. However, if you are in country that does not accept Shopify payments, you would need to use Third-Party ones and connect them to the App via Bluetooth.
To use the barcode scanner, you will need to make sure that a barcode is added for each product or variant of a product (color, size, ...).
5. Hardware to buy & Setup
- Use an Ipad as computer (with Ipad holder)
- Buy & connect Bluetooth barcode scanner
- Buy & connect Ticket Printer machine (example here)
- Cash Register (if you do not have one yet)
6. In-Person Order Process
When a customer comes in the shop with their articles, you would scan each of them so they are added in the POS basket. If the customer already exists in the system, you can simply select them otherwise create a new one. Once they are ready to pay, select the appropriate payment method, enter the amount to charge (via the card reader) and process the payment. Once the payment is approved, you can mark the order as paid and either send the customer an email receipt or print it via the printer.
If you need help on how to setup you Shopify POS or your one page checkout and start selling in-person, please do not hesitate to contact our developer team here.
