POS Overview
What is Point of Sale?
Point of Sale (POS) is a system for processing retail transactions. It allows you to quickly ring up sales, process payments, manage inventory, and generate receipts.
POS Dashboard
The POS dashboard provides an overview of your sales operations:
- Today's sales total
- Number of transactions
- Average transaction value
- Payment method breakdown
- Top selling products
- Active POS sessions
POS Components
POS Terminal
The main interface for processing transactions. Can be a computer, tablet, or mobile device.
Cash Drawer
Physical drawer for storing cash and receipts.
Receipt Printer
Prints customer receipts and transaction records.
Barcode Scanner
Scans product barcodes for quick item entry.
Payment Terminal
Processes credit card and digital payments.
POS Workflow
- Create a POS session
- Add items to the transaction
- Apply discounts if applicable
- Process payment
- Print receipt
- Close transaction
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Mobile Payment
- Check
- Store Credit
- Gift Card
Key Features
Fast Checkout
Process transactions quickly with barcode scanning and quick item selection.
Inventory Integration
Automatically update inventory when items are sold.
Multiple Payment Methods
Accept various payment types in a single transaction.
Discounts and Promotions
Apply discounts, coupons, and promotional pricing.
Customer Loyalty
Track customer purchases and apply loyalty rewards.
Real-time Reporting
View sales data as it happens.
Getting Started with POS
Next Steps
Learn more about specific POS features: