A POS on your tablet? Possible.

Tap-and-swipe inventory seems to be the "in" thing these days.

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Not too long ago, computer terminals with automatic point of sale (POS) systems replaced "ka-ching"-ing cash registers in store kiosks. Now, cafés and other shops record checkouts and monitor cash flows with just a tap on sleek, portable iPads and other tablets.

Brick and mortar businesses may now choose from a wide range of apps and specialized devices that combine the efficiency of seamless, real-time inventory tracking and mobility.

 

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It pays to do research. Getting in touch with payment system services like Securus Payments expands the search and narrows it down to the best options among mobile and wireless POS systems.

Meanwhile, all over the App Store are cloud-based POS applications that offer real-time inventory reports, accessibility online and offline, and processors for credit cards and PayPal. Virus protection is way better than Windows-based POS systems.

Most of them, like ShopKeep POS, also boast a sleek, user-friendly and customizable interface, which employees can be easily taught to handle, and leave customers impressed.

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And the price? These multitasking apps like ShopKeep charge at least $50 a month per register, plus a 30-day free trial.

Recently, Amazon.com revealed it is joining the mobile POS bandwagon by announcing its plans to offer Kindle tablets that can do checkout, credit card scanning, inventory, and even website development for e-commerce.

Similar apps like the TabShop can also be found on Google Play. Having mostly the same features and a host of new ones like QR code scanning using the tablet's camera, these apps can be downloaded free.

Securus Payments is an Oregon-based provider of POS solutions for businesses big and small. Visit this website for information on products and services.