Company
Profile
Beyond is a
relatively new name on the POS scene. It was founded in 2017. The software was
developed by a team of payment processing experts. The company doesn’t provide
just POS systems, but a variety of tools for employee management as well, for
example, payroll processing, HR software, or hiring software. Beyond POS
packages include smart payment terminals and POS software that can be tailored
to any business workflow. Learn more about this POS and how it can benefit you.
Why Choose
Beyond POS
Beyond
promises a POS with complete flexibility that enables you to speed up your
transactions and easily manage your inventory. The company offers all the
hardware equipment you need to set up a new POS, including mobile card readers
and full point-of-sale stations.
Beyond is
also ready to adapt to your current technology. If you don't want to purchase
new POS hardware, it will help you integrate your existing systems with its
POS. Moreover, Beyond will not force you to sign a contract with any payment
processor. You can stick to your old processor after implementing its system or
choose any provider you want.
This POS is
compatible with all forms of payment. It is equipped with a series of powerful
reporting tools that help you track your inventory and sales. The reports offer
you insights to help you improve your inventory management and figure out which
products generate more profit. The system uses robust security measures to
safeguard your business data and client information, such as EMV payment
acceptance, out-of-scope payment security, or encryption.
This cloud-based
POS system securely tags and consolidates POS information into a single and
intuitive dashboard that makes it easy to view and manage your inventory and
other business areas. With this system, you can consolidate data from different
software systems, locations, and machines.
This POS
also supports your marketing efforts as it helps you carry out gift card or
loyalty promotions.
What Beyond
POS Offers - Features and Functionality
Beyond
promises to help you choose the best POS for your business, no matter what line
of work you're in. The company will support you in personalizing your system,
whether you run a shop, a restaurant, an e-commerce store, or any other type of
business. You can contact the Beyond team at any time to talk to an expert about
customizing your POS based on your specific business demands and get a quote.
Integrations
are an area where Beyond shines. This POS software integrates with different
tools to help you manage your business easier. If you have an e-store, you can
easily integrate it with the POS to streamline the business and achieve a
cross-channel experience. The platform provides different online store and
shopping cart integrations.
Beyond’s
intuitive reporting tools will help you track all the operations and data the
POS manages. You can see in real-time all the changes any of your staff members
performs in the system and avoid unpleasant situations such as running out of
stock or being overstocked. The
analytics dashboard is user-friendly. It takes very little time to figure out
where to find the insights you need and how to generate a report.
Payment
Terminals
This POS
provider enables you to switch to more modern payment terminals, based on your
needs and possibilities. You can choose simple payment terminals that will
integrate with the software system or the latest, state-of-the-art smart
terminals. No matter what solution you choose, the POS will integrate
seamlessly and run at all times thanks to its Wi-Fi and Ethernet communication
options.
Beyond’s
platform and terminals allow you to accept a wide variety of payment methods,
such as magstripe, contact, or contactless cards, as well as mobile wallet
payments. You can easily use the devices to print your receipts and email or
text them to partners or clients.
Mobile POS
Beyond
enables you to go where your customers are thanks to its different mobile point-of-sale
options. If you want a practical and affordable solution, you can use your
smartphone to process payments. The phone can work as a mini-POS by deploying
Bluetooth card reader technology. Any smartphone will work just fine as the
system is compatible with both iOS and Android.
The portable
smart terminals also ease your payments and allow you to complete transactions
anywhere. You are not forced to go to the checkout counter for every payment,
which helps save time for you and your customers.
Features and
Benefits for Retailers
One of the main benefits this POS promises to
deliver to retailers is a faster checkout enabled by the simple user interfaces
and the modern touchscreen technology.
Easy
inventory management is also made possible with this POS. You can enter items
and prices fast and access the updated inventory at any time, even from your
mobile. To add new items, you can either enter the products directly or make
things simpler by uploading a bulk edit spreadsheet. You can also create different
composites or variants based on your products' colors or sizes.
To learn
what and when your business sells, the POS offers you at-a-glance, updated
inventory information. There are plenty of ways in which Beyond enables you to
plan, track, and manage your inventory. For example, you can
- Automate orders based on a stock
limit so you don't risk running out of merchandise.
- Search for transactions quickly by
using the barcode scanner or by looking up items
- Process returns and refunds fast with
store credit options.
- Apply promotions and discounts at
checkout.
- Connect various locations with your
centralized product portfolio.
To prevent
certain people from accessing information they shouldn't be able to, you can
set up different permissions levels in the POS for each user account.
Features and
Benefits for Restaurants
If you run a
restaurant, this POS enables you to quickly expand your business by taking
orders online. The software allows you to implement curbside or pickup delivery
and easily track orders and payment transactions.
To minimize
ordering time, Beyond’s POS enables you and your staff to
- View all front-of-house functions
immediately.
- Perform mass and individual price
changes in seconds.
- Set up instant reorders to avoid
out-of-stock situations.
You can
choose the POS hardware that best suits your restaurant. The available options
include countertop stations, tablets, scales, cash drawers, remote, and barcode
printers.
You can
manage your restaurant easier, even from your mobile, with this POS that
integrates purchasing and receiving, allows you to set alerts, generate reports
and forecasting, and synchronize your inventory across different locations and
systems.
To better
supervise and manage your staff, you get several employee management features,
such as shift scheduling and labor forecasting. The software also allows you to
plan your recipes, set up your menu, and access the USDA national
database.
Features and
Benefits for Service Professionals
Beyond’s POS
software can also adapt to various services. The features it offers to ease
your work if you run a business in the service industry include
- Easy inventory control
- Streamlined in-field and on-the-go
transactions
- Integrated billing and invoicing
(e.g., recurring billing for subscriptions)
- Safe storage for customers’ billing
data
Plans &
Pricing
One of the
areas where this company loses some points compared to others is pricing. There
are no specific plans or price-related information on the website. The only way
to discover how much these POS solutions would cost you is to contact the
company. Based on existing reviews, the prices are fair.
Ease of Use
This system
is intuitive and helps users easily enter, consolidate, track, and view their
data. This platform doesn't require extensive training. It’s easy to run
transactions of different complexity levels including tax variations or
switching from one payment method to another.
The POS
allows you to access all front-of-house operations in an instant. The order and
inventory dashboard were designed for speed. All the sections are placed in the
right places to make them easy to spot and access. The support team is ready to
assist you while setting up the system and afterward.
Customer
Support
Beyond
offers customer support via live chat, phone, web form, or text. You can call
the support department 24/7, Monday through Sunday. The website is
comprehensive, offering lots of resources about Beyond’s products and services,
as well as a blog.
Contract
Terms
While this
company doesn’t say a lot about contract terms or lengths for specific
industries, it does promise ‘unprecedented contract terms’. It offers a lot of
flexibility, allowing you to choose the contract length that’s most suitable
for your business. Moreover, there are no penalties involved if you cancel your
contract, which you are allowed to do at any time.
Conclusion
All in all,
Beyond seems to be a reliable POS solution. The company will swiftly adapt to
your needs and tailor a POS that best benefits your business. The contract
terms are flexible and there are no termination penalties. The company offers
top-notch, smart terminals and a ton of useful inventory and staff management
features.
