Get Online with Epos Now
It's never been more important for businesses to embrace the digital space and open new sales channels.
That's why we're giving small businesses the tools they need to move online and meet the multi-channel demands of today's customers. Whether you're looking to start a website, Click & Collect, delivery, or online loyalty program, Epos Now has the tools to get your business online.
Explore our resources and industry-leading integrations to secure your business' future.
Read our latest resources and expert tips to get your business online
Is Ecommerce the Key to Q4 Success?
It’s well known that the holiday season - from November through to the end of December - is the busiest period for shopping and gifting. But as the time nears, important questions around the impact of COVID-19 on consumer behaviour are popping up.
Find out how you can use ecommerce to satisfy shifting consumer habits this Christmas.
How to become a takeaway in 10 simple steps
During COVID-19, hospitality businesses implemented takeaway, ghost kitchens, collection, and delivery services as a way of remaining profitable while social distancing restrictions remain in place.
Read our guide to discover how to run a ghost kitchen.
How to build a loyalty scheme
Consumers and businesses ultimately share similar challenges and aspirations. Buyers want to shop at stores that offer fair prices and make them feel valued. Sellers want to grow their base of repeat customers. Aligning these goals creates a mutually beneficial situation for both parties.
Learning how to create a loyalty scheme is an excellent way for a business to satisfy customers and increase its revenue.
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Three essential POS integrations for retailers
In light of the stark contrast between how tech-savvy and more outdated business have faired throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve looked into three essential POS integrations that can future-proof any business. Each is readily accessible, low-cost, and compatible with our cloud point of sale systems.
Keep social simple with TikTok
Revolutionise the way you manage your social media channels by heading straight to TikTok, the most popular platform out there, which, if used wisely, can revolutionize your business.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you get your small business noticed online?
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Starting out in ecommerce and the online world can be intimidating, but learning about practices such as SEO can help you achieve fantastic results. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimisation and means adapting the content and structure of your online presence so that search engines will promote your business ahead of competition when people make searches relevant to your industry.
It's also important to post regularly on social media to keep the attention of your customers and consistently gain new followers who can quickly become loyal customers. It's also worth managing reviews when customers post about your business online, thanking people for taking the time to share their experience, and engaging with negative reviews to try and turn the tide when things have gone wrong.
Advertise online, which can be done in a number of different and effective ways, including local inventory advertising. This may sound complicated, so we've compiled some resources where you can learn more about how to get noticed online. - Where do you start to make an online small business?
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Getting online as a small business has never been easier. Epos Now has partnered with popular ecommerce platforms to help you run a multichannel business without expensive development or complicated setups.
Whether you're in retail or hospitality, need a webstore, Click & Collect, or delivery, Epos Now will help you get started. All you need to do is take a visit to our AppStore to find the perfect integration for your small business. - How else can I get my business online?
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There are all kinds of options for online businesses to use, both for making sales directly, and for advertising and managing customer relations. Some typical examples include:
- Ecommerce: Making sales from an online store and sending packages to a customer's address
- Click & Collect: Making sales and getting them ready for a customer to collect them at an agreed time
- Delivery: Making sales to a (usually) local customer and delivering them short-notice, such as a dinner order from a takeaway
- Social media: Posting updates on your business and other relevant and notable events to create dialogue and allow customers engage with the business virtually. Social media has expanded in recent years, and can also be used for sales and much more.
- Loyalty programs: Online loyalty programs allow customers to use an app to manage points and claim loyalty benefits following sales.