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Each day, billions of products are scanned at retail store checkouts. These retail establishments include grocery stores, department stores, clothing stores, jewelry stores, dollar stores, and much more. If you own one of these establishments, there is a good chance that thousands, if not millions, of items could be scanned at your establishment each day. If you aren’t already using a handheld POS scanner to get the job done, you will want to closely examine them, as there are a number of benefits to outfitting each of your cash registers with handheld scanners.

One of the many benefits to outfitting all of your cash registers with handheld POS scanners is that they will help to increase productivity. POS handheld scanners are often used in addition to flat, countertop scanners. What is unique about POS scanners is that many are wireless or attached to a long cord, cords that an often be used to reach around even large counters. Handheld POS scanners, when in used in conjunction with flat, countertop scanners, are often used to scan large items; items that cannot be placed on a checkout counter. Without the use of a handheld POS scanner, a cashier would likely need to exit the cashier station, write down the barcode information of the product in question, return the cashier station, and manually key in the information. This can take up a considerable amount of time; therefore, in that aspect, handheld POS scanners can help to increase productivity.

Another one of the many benefit to outfitting your cash registers with handheld POS scanners is the matters in which they can be purchased. Handheld POS scanners can be purchased individually or as a component of a complete POS cash register system. Individually purchased scanners are often later purchased as add-ons or as replacements for broken, non-repairable handheld POS scanners. Complete POS cash registers systems are often purchased by new retailers or by those looking to replace their own cash register systems. Handheld POS scanners are not the only component of a complete POS cash register system. Often times, a flat, countertop scanner is also included in a complete POS cash register package.

Another benefit to outfitting your cash registers with handheld POS scanners is that they are cost effective. As it was previously mentioned, handheld POS scanners can be purchased individually or as part of a complete POS cash register system. If you are only in need of a replacement handheld POS or if you would like to add one on to your existing POS cash register, do not need to repurchase a whole new system, you can just buy the part that you need. The only thing that you need to do, when buying an individual handheld POS scanner is ensure that it is compatible with your current POS cash register.

When ordering a handheld POS scanner online, you should be provided with a detailed POS product description, as well as a picture. You will want to thoroughly read through all of the information that you are given. If a handheld POS scanner is considered universal, it should be stated so in the description. Should a handheld POS scanner only be compatible with a number of POS cash registers, those register makes and models should be outlined. As long as you thoroughly read through all product descriptions, you should be able to find and purchase a handheld POS replacement scanner. Should you not find what you were looking for, you will want to contact the POS supplier’s customer service department, as you don’t want to take any chances.

By taking the time to ensure that the individual handheld POS scanner you want is compatible with your current POS cash register, you are helping to ensure that you get a return on your investment. To ensure that you get a return on your investment, whether you end up purchasing an individual POS handheld scanner or a complete POS cash register system, you will want to make sure that you do business with a reputable POS supplier, like VisionPOS.com. With a large selection of POS handheld scanners, as well as services, such as a maintence program and a POS software updating program, you are sure to see a large return on your POS product investments.

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Until recently, restaurant and hospitality owners were wary of adopting wireless POS systems for their establishments. Issues such a cost, ease of use and a general uncertainty about new technology caused them to take pause. Nowadays, however, with the popularity of PDA’s, Blackberries, cell phones and the like, mobile technology and wireless mobile computing has become main stream, and hospitality providers are taking a second look.

In a high cost and competitive market, it’s no wonder that those in the hospitality industry want technology to help them increase revenues. But how can a wireless POS device help them achieve this?

Wireless mobile computing can help in many ways. One such instance is by eliminating the need for staff to line up at a specific POS terminal to place orders. By utilizing mobile technology, serving staff are more productive since time spent during the order taking process is decreased. Wireless mobile computing also allows serving staff to place orders instantly, and then go directly to the next table, thereby increasing table turns. And because serving staff are more productive, significant savings can be seen through decreased labor costs.

Another drawback to stationary POS terminals is that serving staff usually place a number of orders at once to the kitchen, overwhelming kitchen staff. Placing orders tableside eliminates this problem, as orders are more evenly spaced.

One important benefit to also consider with a wireless POS solution is that by placing orders directly at the table, order taking is more accurate and less food is wasted. This directly translates into decreased food costs. Also, serving staff can spend more time with customers, which significantly increases up-sell opportunities.

Utilizing wireless mobile computing in a hospitality environment also allows restaurateurs to approach staffing in a more cost effective and efficient way. Instead of scheduling a large number of serving staff who are responsible for all the order taking and food delivery, a wireless POS solution allows restaurant owners the opportunity to hire just a few skilled staff, give them larger sections, and make their primary focus greeting customers, taking orders and up selling. Non-serving staff can then be hired (at significant payroll savings) to dispatch food and clean sections. When serving staff are able to remain on the floor, the result is superior customer service and again increased sales through up selling and faster table turns.

Now, Volante POS Systems of Toronto, Canada (http://www.volantesystems.com) has come along and revolutionized the wireless POS industry in a creative and innovative way. By using PC notebooks (not much bigger then a handheld) the entire POS software is loaded on the unit and it runs as a terminal with peer to peer, data synching etc. PDA’s don’t work in this manner- they require writing to the unit (in other words, new code, separate product) plus they’re not robust enough for Food and beverage. Volante has evolved its software into the peer to peer architecture, and now POS software can be loaded onto a small wireless notebook with amazing results. The technology is revolutionary - nobody else can do what Volante is doing.

This approach can work exceptionally well in venues that aren’t traditional table side establishments, such as stadiums, trade shows, casinos, arenas, race tracks and outdoor sales areas (such as rooftop patios for instance) where conventional POS terminals aren’t practical nor feasible.

Wireless mobile computing from Volante offers even more important and innovative features. For instance, the menus on the notebook or handhelds are the exact same menus as on the traditional register. The databases are in sync with one another. You don’t have to program them separately; they’re an extension of the host computer. This approach is less expensive because it doesn’t require separate servers for handhelds and traditional registers. And because Volante POS software is written in pure Java, its real time as well.

For more information on how wireless POS technology and wireless mobile computing from Volante can help your business increase profits and productivity, email them at sales@volantesystems.com or visit their website at http://www.volantesystems.com, or in Hong Kong at http://www.volantehk.com.

Wireless POS solutions truly allow Hospitality leaders to enter the 21st century, while also giving them an extra edge in a fiercely competitive industry.

Derek Meade is a writer, webmaster, and owner of Meade Internet Services in Ottawa Canada, an internet marketing, website promotion and website design company.