Point of Sale & Retail
Everything about running a modern POS — scanning, selling, inventory, staff, receipts, and reporting.
25 articles
What Is a POS System? A Complete Guide for Small Business Owners
A POS system is the heart of every retail transaction. Learn what point of sale software does, why it matters, and how to choose the right one for your shop.
AskBiz POS: How Our Built-In Point of Sale Works
AskBiz includes a fully integrated POS module. Here is how it works, what it costs, and why it is different from standalone tills.
Managing POS Staff: Roles, Permissions, and Magic Link Login
Control who can do what in your POS. Learn how to set up staff roles, manage permissions, and use magic link logins for fast, secure access.
Camera Scanning and Barcode Recognition in AskBiz POS
Learn how AskBiz POS uses your phone camera to scan barcodes instantly — no dedicated scanner hardware needed.
Processing a Sale: From Scan to Receipt in Under 60 Seconds
Walk through the complete AskBiz POS checkout flow — scanning, cart review, payment, and receipt — step by step.
Cart Management: Adding, Editing, and Removing Items
Master the AskBiz POS cart — add items, adjust quantities, apply discounts, and handle customer changes without slowing down the queue.
Cash vs Card Payments: Choosing the Right Mix for Your Business
Should you go cashless? Accept both? Here is how to think about payment methods, processing fees, and what your customers actually prefer.
WhatsApp Receipts: Send Digital Proof of Purchase Instantly
Replace paper receipts with WhatsApp messages. Learn how AskBiz POS sends formatted digital receipts straight to your customer's phone.
Daily Revenue Tracking: Know Your Numbers Before Lunch
Stop guessing how much you have made today. AskBiz POS gives you live daily revenue figures, cash-to-card breakdowns, and trend comparisons.
POS Inventory Management: Stock Levels, Alerts, and Restocking
Keep your shelves full and your cash flow healthy. Learn how AskBiz POS tracks inventory in real time and tells you exactly when to reorder.
Low Stock and Out-of-Stock Alerts: Never Miss a Restock
Set up automatic notifications when stock runs low. AskBiz POS alerts you before your best sellers run out.
Handling Refunds: Full, Partial, and Everything In Between
Refunds are a fact of retail life. Learn how to process full and partial refunds in AskBiz POS while keeping your records clean.
Transaction Amendments and Corrections in AskBiz POS
Made a mistake on a sale? Here is how to amend, correct, or annotate transactions in AskBiz POS without breaking your audit trail.
VAT Calculations and Tax Compliance for POS Transactions
Get VAT right from the first sale. AskBiz POS calculates VAT automatically on every transaction and keeps you Making Tax Digital ready.
Audit Trails: Every Transaction, Tracked and Tamper-Proof
AskBiz POS maintains a complete, immutable audit trail of every sale, refund, void, and amendment. Here is why that matters and how to use it.
Exporting 30 Days of POS Data for Your Accountant
Need to send your POS data to your accountant? AskBiz POS lets you export 30 days of transaction data in seconds — here is how.
Staff Performance Metrics: Sales by Cashier, Revenue by Role
Track which staff members sell the most, generate the highest revenue, and process the fewest errors — all from your AskBiz POS dashboard.
POS Security: Protecting Transactions and Customer Data
Your POS handles money and customer data every day. Here are the security best practices every small retailer should follow.
Setting Up AskBiz POS on Mobile: PWA Installation Guide
AskBiz POS runs as a Progressive Web App on any modern phone or tablet. Here is how to install it for the best experience.
POS Troubleshooting: Camera, Login, and Sync Issues
Stuck with a camera that will not scan, a login that will not work, or data that will not sync? Here are quick fixes for the most common AskBiz POS issues.
How POS Data Powers Your AskBiz Dashboard
Your POS transactions don't just sit in a database — they feed real-time dashboards, revenue charts, and product performance views inside AskBiz.
Ask AskBiz About Your POS Data: 25 Questions That Unlock Retail Insights
AskBiz AI can answer questions about your POS transactions in plain English. Here are 25 questions every shop owner should be asking.
How POS Data Appears in Your Daily Brief
Your AskBiz Daily Brief automatically includes POS insights — yesterday's revenue, top products, stock alerts, and anomalies from your physical store.
How POS Transactions Affect Your Business Pulse Score
Your Business Pulse score factors in POS revenue trends, inventory health, and transaction patterns. Here is exactly how it works.
Offline Mode: What Happens When Your Internet Drops Mid-Sale
AskBiz POS is a PWA that can handle brief connectivity loss. Here is what works offline, what does not, and how to recover gracefully.