POS System | Lightspeed Point of Sale for Retail, Restaurant

Selecting the best POS system for your small business can be a difficult choice. There are many POS vendors, with each offering an overlapping feature set. So, how does a business owner go about identifying the best POS system for small business?

The simplest approach is to take stock of the challenges you face and the business needs you’d like your POS system to satisfy. You’ll also want to consider future needs. It’s a savvy move to pick a system that you can grow on for years to come.

Once you understand your current and future needs, it’s a matter of comparison shopping until you find the system that offers the best combination of functionality and price. This ensures you’re getting what you need at a price that will work for you long term. With that in mind, it’s our opinion that Lightspeed Retail and Lightspeed Restaurant offer a powerful combination of functionality and value that will meet the needs of any business, whether established or a new venture.

If you’re a retailer, Lightspeed’s retail POS system offers the following key features that can help you manage and grow your business.

  • Intuitive register screen—We make it as easy as possible for your cashiers to ring up customers quickly and accurately.
  • Inventory management—In retail, your inventory is your business. You’ll want tools that help you keep track of stock levels and alert you when it is time to order more.
  • Analytics—Your business data is one of your most powerful assets. Lightspeed Analytics turns that data into insights that help you make smart and strategic decisions.
  • eCommerce—It’s no secret that selling online is here to stay. With Lightspeed, you can easily add an online store, giving your business a lucrative new revenue stream.
  • If you run a restaurant or food service business like a bar or cafe, Lightspeed’s

  • Front-of-house tools—In food service, speed is the name of the game. Ring up orders, split checks, customize orders and more quickly and easily.
  • Online ordering and delivery—Revamp your operations and start offering online ordering for pickup and delivery, driving incremental revenue.
  • Back-of-house tools—Whether you choose a kitchen display system or a ticket printer, Lightspeed ensures your back-of-house team stays organized and serves up orders fast.
  • Table layout—All the flexibility and adaptability you need to manage your floor plan and staff assignments without the hassle and headaches of traditional systems.
  • Analytics—Determine your best selling dishes, track employee performance and identify your peak hours to understand your business and run it more effectively.
  • If you run a restaurant or food service business like a bar or cafe, Lightspeed’s restaurant POS system can help you be more efficient and profitable.