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  • RHB expands e-Retail solution with MPOS

    RHB expands e-Retail solution with MPOS

    Malaysia’s RHB Bank has expanded its SME e-Retail Solution with the introduction of RHB Merchant Mobile Point of Sale (MPOS), which allows SME retailers to begin operating as quickly as seven days.

    SME e-Retail Solution offers Business Current Account for transactional needs, Reflex Online Cash Management system that enables low cost internet banking, cloud-based electronic point of sale (ePOS) system and remote access to back office analytics and CRM for better management for the proprietor.

    Other features include credit and debit card terminals to enable card transactions, customised SME insurance package specifically for retailers to protect their businesses, and business credit card to help SMEs with expenses and payment plans.

    Its latest offering Merchant MPOS is a wireless device that accepts all types of cards transactions, and is Chip & Pin enabled. Users can receive e-receipts via emails or notifications to their mobile phones.

    The MPOS is integrated to the merchant ePOS system to enable fast and convenient payment collection supporting bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

    Meanwhile RHB’s partnership with SAGE software Asia Pte Ltd will see the introduction of SAGE One cloud accounting software. This cloud solution will be synced to the ePOS terminal to enable automatic updates of transactions. SMEs will then have access to the real-time financial position of their businesses.

    “We are the first financial institution in Malaysia to offer a total connectivity solution for SMEs. The SME e-Retail Solution offers SME retailers a holistic solution for seamless connectivity. SMEs are able to achieve cost reduction and increase efficiency in their businesses,” said RHB Bank director of group business and transaction banking Datin Amy Ooi.

  • Advantages Of EPOS

    Advantages Of EPOS

    There are very many advantages associated with the use of an EPOS system in your business. Some new vendors or business owners may be wondering the necessity of buying a more expensive hardware instead of choosing a cheaper version like a simple cash till.

    However, they need to know that the EPOS system is integrated and can control, organize, and analyze the various business reports. It can work on tasks such as backend reporting, cash transactions, inventory control and staff monitoring.

    Compared to cash tills, EPOS have additional features such as the integration of all the features in a single system that makes life easier for the merchant.

    A sophisticated EPOS system can make it possible for you to get reports about the best-performing staff, best-selling items, best performing sales channels and peak sales times which will help you optimize your business flow easily.

    The 5 Major Benefits of EPOS

    1. Financial Accuracy

    One of the major benefits of EPOS systems is the fact that it increases the financial accuracy when charging your customers. Normally, businesses depend on the competence of the staff to properly calculate the business sales transactions.

    However, this can lead to omissions and mistakes. The customer may end up being overcharged reducing the chances of them ever coming back.

    At times they may be undercharged leading to losses. An EPOS system can help reduce the possibility of such staff errors hence making sure that there is consistency in the business pricing and charging structure.

    1. Accountability

    Electronic point of sale systems allow the business to monitor and record staff activity accurately. As an employer, you can benefit by being able to pinpoint the specific staff member responsible for specific transactions.

    For example, employers can easily identify the employees with the strongest sales figures which will encourage a spirit of competition within the business. It can also be easy to identify those employees with poor sales figures or employees with unusual sales activities including unusually high levels of voided transactions.

    1. Speed and efficiency

    The EPOS systems can greatly improve the speed and efficiency of transactions. This will appeal to customers helping your employees focus on offering services to more clients. There will be an improved customer experience which makes the customer come back again and again. These systems don’t have to be expensive and are easy to maintain, just look at this piece on HHT repair.

    1. Stock Management

    Modern EPOS systems can also be used to manage stock. Businesses are able to review their current levels of stock quickly and identify areas where a greater level of stock is required easily. The automated EPOS system can help save a noticeable amount of time when compared to the traditional, manual stocktaking operations.

    1. Reporting

    EPOS systems also have the ability to produce a wide range of business performance reports. These reports range from fundamental analysis of the profit margins on a daily or annual basis to the identification of products or services which are top sellers in a company’s range.

    Such kind of information can help provide a business with a useful picture of their overall performance and have an impact on the marketing campaigns. For instance, it enables you to apply discounts to those items that are not popular at specific times in the year.

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