How to Choose the Right Point of Sale Terminal

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Investing in good merchant processing services is a no-brainer, regardless of what kind of business you’re in charge of. Studies show that companies that accept credit card payments get 22 percent more sales than companies that don’t. Accepting credit cards also opens up the door to a wider range of customers, not to mention easier business management possibilities. 

By getting merchant services for your company, you’re doing your company a huge favor. However, getting credit card processing is only half the battle. To truly reap your best profits, you will need to choose the right point of sale terminal for your company’s structure. 

At Slice, we understand how big of a decision this is for entrepreneurs. That’s why we suggest using this terminal selection guide to help you figure out which Clover terminal is right for you. Take a look at each terminal, and you will probably find the right choice to become obvious. 

The Clover Mini

The Clover Mini is a beautiful little device that’s perfect for new retail stores, companies that are tight on space, as well as companies that travel from place to place. This petite, space-saving device offers full POS functionality anywhere that there is wi-fi. 

A Clover Mini in your arsenal means that you get:

  1. The ability to accept virtually any payment
  2. Complete access to the Clover app marketplace
  3. EMV-ready hardware with a QR code reader
  4. 8-hour battery life
  5. A built-in receipt printer
  6. Mobile portability with wi-fi compatibility
  7. A fully mobile design

Most new companies love the Clover Mini because it’s incredibly cost-effective. 

The Clover Flex

If you are ready to graduate to a bigger terminal with a little more stability, but still aren’t ready for a full “desk terminal,” you might be a better candidate for the Clover Flex. This middle-of-the-road terminal offers the best of both worlds in terms of mobility and display potential.

A Clover Flexin your arsenal means that you get:

  1. The ability to accept virtually any payment
  2. Complete access to the Clover app marketplace
  3. A terminal that can work with most Clover apps
  4. 8-hour battery life
  5. EMV-ready hardware with a QR code reader
  6. A built-in receipt printer
  7. Mobile portability with wi-fi compatibility
  8. A fully mobile design that can convert to a desktop version if necessary

This hybrid model is ideal for companies that might want to go on the road once in a while, but still have a stationary store most of the time. 

The Clover Station

Is your store or retail center the place where all your business takes place? Do you feel like you need a point-of-sale terminal system that can do more than just accept payments and schedule employees? You might be better suited for the Clover Workstation, one of the best terminals for highly established companies on the market. 

A Clover Station your arsenal means that you get:

  1. The ability to accept virtually any payment
  2. Complete access to the Clover app marketplace
  3. The ability to run multiple apps at the same time
  4. EMV-ready hardware with a QR code reader
  5. A built-in receipt printer
  6. Wi-fi compatibility

The Clover Station is the pinnacle of functionality, and if you want a point of sale that does it all, this is it. Those who get it agree it’s worth every penny.