Are you the owner of a restaurant or retail store? Are you still using a traditional point of sale system? If you answered yes to both of these questions, it’s time to start thinking about the future of your business. Traditional POS systems are becoming a thing of the past as more and more businesses switch over to cloud point of sale systems. With its many advantages over server-based POS software, the cloud system can be the POS solution your company has been looking for. If you’re still using a traditional system, here are some reasons you should consider switching over to the cloud.

• Access Anytime, Anywhere – Cloud POS systems give you and your business more flexibility than ever before. Restaurant owner? With the cloud, you don’t have to make frequent trips to the back office to check on sales data and inventory. Instead, you can take your restaurant POS software with you wherever you go. Whether you are home or traveling, you can ensure that your business is running smoothly as long as you have access to a computer.

• Save Money – Unlike traditional POS systems, which charge both a licensing fee and an 18% to 20% yearly maintenance fee, cloud systems only charge a monthly fee. There is typically no upfront software charge when purchasing a cloud system, something that is customary for traditional POS software. Aside from the cost of the system itself, since you can now do more work from home, the cloud system can save business owners gas money as well!

• Mobile POS – Finally, cloud POS systems have made the use of mobile devices with POS possible. Devices such as iPads and mobile phones can be used for everything from ringing out sales to checking on business data on the go. Mobile POS solutions provide more freedom and efficiency when it comes to running your business.