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Home » More than Just Payment Devices – Unlock the Business-building Potential of POS Devices

More than Just Payment Devices – Unlock the Business-building Potential of POS Devices

Writer: Alan Shannon, Executive Head of Nedbank Small Business Services and Private Clients

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July 30, 2024
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Point-of-sale (POS) devices have long been synonymous with convenience in the business world. However, their true potential as catalysts for small and medium enterprise (SME) growth has remained largely untapped.

Traditionally, these devices have been viewed merely as payment acceptance tools, but they hold the key to unlocking a wealth of opportunities for businesses willing to look beyond this limited perspective.

The evolution of POS technology presents a pivotal moment for SMEs. When integrated with a comprehensive banking relationship, these devices can be transformed from simple transaction processors into powerful business enablers.

This shift can be particularly significant when the POS solution comes from a bank, as it can form part of a comprehensive and holistic view of the business and its entire financial landscape, rather than just being a payment device.

With their deep understanding of their business clients’ financial position, needs, and potential, banks are uniquely positioned to leverage POS data to solve many of the challenges that SMEs typically face.

This comprehensive insight enables the creation and seamless delivery of tailored solutions that address the specific pain points of each business.

One of the most significant advantages of this integrated approach is the potential for capital advances based on POS sales, which can revolutionise cash flow management for SMEs.

By providing access to funds based on real-time sales data, banks can help businesses optimise their cash flow, take advantage of growth opportunities, and navigate seasonal fluctuations with greater ease.

This has the potential to be a game-changer for many small businesses given that liquidity issues are one of the main reasons why many SMEs struggle to stay afloat.

Beyond capital advances, an integrated POS solution can address several other critical challenges faced by most SMEs. For instance, it can help streamline the reconciliation process, providing real-time insights into sales patterns and financial performance.

This data is very useful in terms of informing inventory management decisions, helping businesses buy and hold stock efficiently and reduce waste and risk.

What’s more, the integration of POS data into the broader banking relationship can enhance credit assessments.

With a clearer picture of a business’s cash flow and sales trends, banks can make more informed lending decisions, potentially improving access to credit for SMEs.

The self-service capabilities of modern POS solutions are also a key benefit. The ability to manage accounts, resolve issues, and access detailed reports through digital platforms empowers business owners, saves them time and provides greater control over their financial operations.

Finally, another often-overlooked benefit of a bank-supplied POS system is the valuable customer insights these devices offer the business and its banking partner.

By analysing transaction data, businesses can gain a deeper understanding of their customer base, enabling more targeted marketing efforts and improved customer service.

These insights are also invaluable in deepening the value that the bank can offer the business. It gives business bankers great insights that they can leverage to tailor enabling business solutions and offer business growth and expansion advice.

Ultimately, the true value of a POS device provided by a business bank lies in its ability to facilitate a more holistic and integrated financial partnership.

Through a comprehensive view of the business’s financial health, it enables the bank to offer more appropriate solutions, underpinned by tailored and timely support.

In other words, a POS device provided by a bank with a full understanding of the business becomes a gateway to a more sophisticated, integrated approach to financial management.

This evolution takes payments and financial management to the next level, transforming them from necessary business functions into true business-building enablers.

For SMEs looking to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape, embracing this new paradigm of POS functionality could be the key to unlocking their full potential.

By viewing POS devices as strategic tools rather than mere conveniences, businesses can leverage their banking relationships more effectively, paving the way for enhanced financial management, improved decision-making and, ultimately, sustained growth and success.

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