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Retailers are inundated with choices in POS systems.<\/strong> Migrate to tablets? Move to mobile? Or stick with a dinosaur system that may be inflexible but is at least familiar? Today\u2019s POS market offers choices for every conceivable setting – in fact, so many choices that it can be overwhelming for retailers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n By guiding your retailers to the optimal POS configuration for their business model, payment service providers can ensure merchant loyalty, while maximizing profitability for both you and your retailers. Let\u2019s look at the pros and cons of 4 POS choices merchants are faced with today:<\/p>\n 1. Hardware Decisions<\/b> No matter whether your merchants choose tablet systems, mobile devices or traditional terminals, let this be your guiding principle: As a PSP, know your supported portfolio. Take time to learn the ins and outs of every device and its applications, so that you can explain to your retailers exactly why they should choose a certain configuration. Make sure they understand the features and benefits available to them. By educating your merchants and helping them get a strong start, you\u2019ll build trust and loyalty in the long run.<\/p>\n 2. Branding Options<\/b> The point of sale is a great venue to display store branding. And today\u2019s flexible, customizable POS systems often make that easy to accomplish. But, as the old saying goes, \u201cYou don\u2019t know what you don\u2019t know.\u201d Retailers may not know what branding options are available to them, or they may think branding is out of their reach. When onboarding new merchants, explain to them the ways they can incorporate branding into their POS, and be available to walk them through the implementation.<\/p>\n