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01. Where businesses lose money without a POS02. What a POS gives you03. Is a POS worth it for a small shop?04. Next step05. FAQ
A POS (point of sale) system records every sale at the till, updates stock automatically and shows you daily takings by cashier, item and payment method, including cash, M-Pesa and card. For a shop that still runs on a notebook and a calculator, the biggest gains are knowing what is in stock without counting, catching missing cash or stock early, serving customers faster and getting reports you can use to reorder and price.
Key takeaways
- A POS records every sale and updates stock as you sell.
- You see takings by cashier, item and payment method.
- Reports show your best and worst sellers.
- Receipts look professional and support tax records.
- It pays for itself when it stops small leaks.
01Where businesses lose money without a POS
- Stock that disappears and nobody can say when or how.
- Cash that does not match sales at the end of the day.
- M-Pesa payments that are hard to match to a customer or an item.
- Discounts and prices that change from one cashier to the next.
- Fast-moving items that run out because nobody noticed.
- Hours spent counting stock instead of selling.
02What a POS gives you
03Is a POS worth it for a small shop?
If you sell more than a few items a day and you pay for stock you cannot afford to lose, yes. A compact till with a receipt printer and barcode scanner can be fairly modest. In our store POS hardware currently ranges from about KES 2,520 for small items to about KES 48,000 for full touchscreen terminals, and complete set-ups are quoted per business. See the POS system price guide.
04Next step
05Frequently asked questions
How much does a POS system cost in Kenya?
Hardware ranges widely with the terminal and printer you pick; installation and software are quoted per business. Start with the price guide, then ask for a quote for your layout.
Will a POS work with M-Pesa?
Yes. A POS can record M-Pesa, cash and card sales; we set up how each is captured and matched.
Do I need the internet?
Many systems work offline and sync when the connection returns; cloud features need internet.
Can my staff learn it quickly?
Cashiers usually pick up scanning and payment in a day; we train your team on site.
