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A good point of sale (POS) system is essential for retail and restaurant businesses. Cash sales are getting rarer with around 95% being conducted via a POS system. A good POS system can make sure that you manage inventory, customers, helps track purchases and makes life easier for your employees.

Developing multiple user interfaces in order to accommodate the many different screens and orientations is a thing of the past following the development of an open-source software.

For those running an eCommerce operation, NetSuite provides a state of the art business suite where all of the key processes are fully integrated into one system. The service is based online and can be used for a variety of functions.

RPA (Robotic Process Automation) is where robots work as virtual assistants and take care of tedious minor tasks like data manipulation and transaction communicating. It is increasingly the case that business wants to offload the more time consuming but necessary tasks to robots and AI.

Most companies use an Application Programming Interface (API) in order for software systems to access data. However, API security is becoming a major issue in business because of the increase in malicious API attacks.

Online sales need to be paid for just as they are in a normal store. In the real world a customer pays using a device in store using a card, app or cash, similarly, there has to be a way for the online shopper to pay for goods and this is achieved by using a payment gateway.

There are multiple ways in which a small business can connect with customers but in order to be effective the message, audience and the required results must be considered before selecting the communication method.

Outsourcing software development is a must for SMBs and start-ups who often lack in-house expertise and the resources to hire permanent development staff. They prefer to outsource software development because of the experience and expertise available and the financial benefits it gives.