I can't afford a system right now
Unless you have been in business for less than a year, you are losing more money now than you would be spending on a point of sale system. Remember, a point of sale system pays for itself by reducing operating costs, improving margins and providing you instant information about your business - all of which lead to greater profits. Leasing is an excellent option. A basic system can be leased for less than $200 per month, far less than the return on investment you will realize after implementing your system.

I am too small
There are many issues to consider when determining whether or not your store is too small to automate. A few good indicators: Do you generate more than $50,000 per year in gross revenue? Do you spend more than 1 hour per week for ordering? Are you at your store from open to close? How you will answer these questions will determine your actual need for a point of sale system.

I had a system once before. It was expensive, hard to use, required too much support, and my employees hated it!
We hear this a lot! However, there are several factors that should ease your concern in this area. First, point-of-sale software has come a long way in the past 7 years. Today's Windows-based packages are less expensive, easier to use, and more powerful. Second, many point of sale system installers are not familiar with retail automation. Their core competency may be in computers, but not in point of sale systems. We became the leading direct mail provider in North America by offering an easy installation procedure, helpful documentation, and an industry-leading 90 days of toll-free support.

I have a system now, I know it's old, but I don't want to start over!
We hear this a lot too. We know that it takes a lot of work to implement a system - entering data, training your staff, etc. Good news! Most of the older point of sale programs allow the contents of their databases to be imported to another program. Specifications for importing data vary, but most programs will allow you to import SKUs, descriptions, quantities, and pricing. Customers and vendor information can usually be imported as well. DirectPOS offers importing services starting at $125. To help you with training, we include a software guide, as well as our 90 days of toll-free support.

I am waiting for computer prices to drop further
Until about a couple of years ago, this was a good strategy. Now PC prices have stabilized and companies are using gimmicks to attract buyers. DirectPOS offers open architecture PCs at an affordable price. Our PCs offer a powerful platform from which to run your business. Our solutions are designed to last at least 3-5 years with nothing more than supply purchases as ongoing costs.

Purchasing a PC from DirectPOS also offers you free configuration and setup prior to shipping, as well as one-stop support.

Summary-in general you need to budget 2% of your annual gross sales for a point of sale system. If you have $150000 in annual gross sales then spending $4500 on a point of sale system is a worthwhile investment.