We know that Shopify is an online platform. So, we need to sell products online. But, that is not true. The Shopify POS allows you to sell products offline such as retail stores, popups, and other locations.
To start an offline store with Shopify, you need to set up the Shopify POS app. It includes a subscription-based model that can meet your specific needs. It also includes a complete hardware setup that you need to get started with the Shopify POS app.
Shopify POS:
Shopify POS is a point-of-sale app. You can sell products in person. You can products from your brick-and-mortar store, pop-up stores etc. It is available only on iOS and Android devices.
The best part is that the Shopify POS solution syncs with your orders, pricing, inventory stock, retail locations, etc. Most importantly, if you have an online store, it syncs with your orders to give a centralized view of all your business and transactions.
How to Get Started With Shopify for Local Business?
The following steps will help you to get started with Shopify POS for local businesses:
1. Signup:
To begin, you need to sign up with Shopify to use Shopify POS.
There are three pricing plans. Basic- which is $39/month. Shopify at $105/month and lastly the advanced – $399/month.
After you have chosen a Shopify plan, you will also have the option to upgrade your POS to the Pro plan, which costs $89/month.
So, there are two plans, one is Shopify POS lite and the other one is Shopify POS Pro. The pro is $89/month.
The basic features include accepting payments, running transactions, inventory tracking, omnichannel selling, staff management, reporting, and customer management. The pro plan has additional features such as custom reporting, advanced checkout features, additional staff management, etc.
Once you have done with the signup and payments, you need to start the next step. The next step is to download the Shopify POS app. The desktop version is more advanced than the app. With Shopify POS desktop app, you can manage the back-office functionality and management features. Whereas the selling interface is available with the mobile version.
2. Hardware:
After you have done the signup and the payment, you will need the hardware to use the POS application. You need a mobile, tablet, or PC. You will also need a scanner to connect it to your device for barcode scanning.
Once you have successfully signed up for your Shopify account, you will need to get hardware to host your POS. Shopify POS is an app compatible with iOS and Android devices, so you will need to supply your tablet and pair it with a scanner (or your device camera) and a card reader (or just tap to pay on iPhone!).
3. Login Your Shopify Account:
Now, you have done all the necessary steps and have your hardware ready. It is time to set up your Shopify POS account. Login to your account via shopify.com and configure the admin settings. You can view business reports and handle your inventory.
The Shopify POS dashboard allows you to see and control your business and configure your account.
Final Words:
The rest of the process remains the same as you sell any product online. Like social media marketing, email marketing, etc.
The rest of the backend process also includes managing inventory, procurement, and selling of products.
