Business POS Systems & EPOS Solutions for UK Businesses

Powerful Point of Sale Technology Designed Around Your Business

Your Point of Sale system is more than a till.

A modern POS or EPOS system can help you manage sales, payments, products, inventory, staff, customers, reporting and day-to-day operations from one connected platform.

At Beta Energy Direct, we help UK businesses compare and access suitable business POS systems, EPOS technology, payment terminals and integrated point-of-sale solutions.

From a single independent café or retail shop to a restaurant group or multi-location business, we can help you explore a POS solution that matches your operational requirements.

How Our Business POS Process Works

Step 1 — Tell Us About Your Business

Tell us about your industry, number of locations, transaction volume and current POS setup.

Step 2 — Understand Your Requirements

We identify the hardware, software and payment capabilities your business may need.

Step 3 — Compare Suitable Solutions

We help you explore relevant POS and payment technology options.

Step 4 — Choose Your Setup

Select the configuration that best matches your operational requirements.

Step 5 — Get Started

Your chosen provider arranges the applicable onboarding, installation, configuration and training process.

One business. One connected system. Better control.

Whether you need a simple retail POS, a restaurant EPOS system, mobile ordering, integrated card payments or a complete hospitality technology solution, Beta Energy Direct can help you explore your options.

Talk to Our POS Specialists

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Business POS by Industry

Restaurants

A restaurant POS system can connect front-of-house ordering, payments and kitchen operations.

Potential features include:

• Table management
• Menu management
• Tableside ordering
• Kitchen Display System
• Split bills
• Integrated payments
• Staff management
• Sales reporting

Cafés & Coffee Shops

Designed for fast counter service and repeat customer transactions.

Useful features can include:

• Quick ordering
• Product/menu management
• Contactless payments
• Customer loyalty
• Sales reporting
• Integrated card payments

Pubs & Bars

A POS system can help manage drinks, food, tabs and payments across busy service periods.

Features can include:

• Tab management
• Table management
• Fast payments
• Split bills
• Stock management
• Reporting

Takeaways & Quick-Service Restaurants

Speed is essential in quick-service environments.

POS technology can support:

• Fast order entry
• Kitchen routing
• Collection orders
• Delivery integrations
• Contactless payments
• Customer displays
• Sales reporting

Retail Shops

Retail POS systems can help businesses manage checkout operations and product information.

Potential features include:

• Barcode scanning
• Product management
• Stock management
• Customer records
• Promotions
• Integrated payments
• Sales reports

Hotels

Hotel businesses may require POS across multiple outlets.

Solutions can potentially support:

• Restaurant payments
• Bar payments
• Room-related transactions
• Multiple outlets
• Customer management
• Centralised reporting

Salons & Barbers

A POS system can help salons manage payments, services and customer activity.

Potential features include:

• Service management
• Appointment integrations
• Customer records
• Card payments
• Staff management
• Sales reporting

Food Trucks & Mobile Businesses

Mobile POS technology can provide flexible ordering and payment capabilities for businesses operating away from traditional premises.

POS Hardware

A complete POS system can be built from multiple hardware components.

POS Touchscreen

The main workstation used by staff to process orders and sales.

Card Payment Terminal

A compatible card machine for accepting debit, credit and contactless payments.

Cash Drawer

A secure cash management drawer for businesses that continue to accept cash.

Receipt Printer

Print customer receipts where required.

Customer-Facing Display

Allows customers to view transaction information and, depending on the solution, interact with tipping, loyalty or other features.

Handheld POS

Portable devices can allow staff to take orders and process transactions away from the main till.

Kitchen Display System

A KDS can send orders from the POS directly to kitchen screens, helping kitchen teams organise and fulfil orders efficiently.

Barcode Scanner

Useful for retail businesses that need to scan products quickly at checkout.

Self-Service Kiosk

Suitable for selected restaurants, quick-service businesses and other environments where customers can place their own orders.

POS Software Features

Modern POS systems can provide a broad range of operational tools.

Sales Management

Process and record sales from a central system.

Product & Menu Management

Manage products, menus, prices and categories.

Inventory Management

Monitor stock levels and product movement where supported.

Staff Management

Manage staff access, permissions, shifts and sales performance depending on the platform.

Reporting & Analytics

Access information about sales, products, staff and business performance.

Table Management

Manage tables, orders and service flow in restaurant environments.

Kitchen Management

Send orders to kitchen displays and organise preparation workflows.

Customer Management

Capture customer information and support loyalty or marketing functions where available.

Integrated Payments

Connect payment terminals with compatible POS software.

Multi-Location Management

Businesses with multiple locations can use centralised reporting and management tools where supported.

Shift4 & SkyTab POS Solutions

Beta Energy Direct also provides solutions and consultancy related to Shift4 POS and payment technology, helping UK businesses explore suitable hospitality and integrated payment solutions.

The current Shift4/SkyTab ecosystem includes solutions such as:

SkyTab POS

A dedicated POS workstation designed for restaurant environments.

SkyTab Mobile

A mobile solution designed to support ordering and payments away from a fixed workstation.

SkyTab Glass

A mobile/tablet-based solution designed for fast and flexible ordering.

Shift4 One & Duo

Payment and customer-facing solutions designed for tableside and hospitality environments.

Kitchen Display System

A KDS can connect front-of-house orders with kitchen operations, helping staff manage incoming tickets and improve workflow.

SkyTab’s UK materials currently describe hardware including its POS workstation, SkyTab Mobile, SkyTab Glass, customer-facing display and Kitchen Display System.

Shift4’s technical documentation also lists several PAX payment devices supported by its Commerce Engine, including the A800, A35, A3700 and IM30, subject to the relevant configuration and deployment.

Why Choose Beta Energy Direct for Business POS?

Choosing a POS system can be complicated.

You need to consider hardware, software, payment processing, connectivity, integrations, support, reporting and future growth.

We help simplify the process.

Compare Suitable Solutions

We help you explore POS and payment solutions according to your business requirements.

Payment & POS Consultancy

We can help you understand how card machines, POS systems and payment processing can work together.

Industry-Specific Solutions

A restaurant has very different requirements from a retail shop or mobile trader. We take your industry into consideration.

Flexible Hardware Options

From fixed POS workstations to handheld and mobile devices, we help you explore suitable configurations.

Integrated Payments

Where compatible, integrate your card payments directly with your POS environment.

Support Through the Selection Process

Our team can help you understand the available options before you make a decision.

Business POS vs Traditional Till

A traditional till primarily processes transactions.

A modern POS system can provide much broader business functionality.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a POS system?

A POS system is technology used to process sales and payments. Modern POS systems can also provide tools for inventory, staff, customers, reporting and business management.

What is the difference between POS and EPOS?

POS means Point of Sale. EPOS means Electronic Point of Sale. In everyday UK business use, the terms are often used interchangeably, although EPOS generally refers to a digital POS system with broader management capabilities.

Can a POS system accept card payments?

Yes. Compatible POS systems can integrate with card payment terminals, allowing businesses to process payments as part of their checkout workflow.

Can I use POS for a restaurant?

Yes. Hospitality POS systems can provide features such as table management, menu management, kitchen routing, handheld ordering and integrated payments.

Can POS systems manage stock?

Many modern POS platforms provide inventory management functionality. The exact features vary between providers and packages.

Can I have multiple POS terminals?

Yes. Businesses can use multiple POS workstations and payment terminals depending on their size and operational requirements.

Can a POS system work with a card machine?

Yes. Compatible POS and card payment systems can be integrated to streamline transactions.

Does Beta Energy Direct provide Shift4 POS solutions?

Beta Energy Direct provides solutions and consultancy related to Shift4 devices, payment terminals and POS technology. We can help businesses understand their requirements and explore suitable solutions.

Is POS suitable for small businesses?

Yes. POS systems are available for businesses of different sizes. A small café, retail shop or salon may need a relatively simple setup, while larger businesses may require multiple terminals, inventory management and multi-location reporting.

Find the Right POS Solution for Your Business

Your POS system should work for your business — not the other way around.

Whether you need a simple retail POS, a restaurant EPOS system, mobile ordering, integrated card payments or a complete hospitality technology solution, Beta Energy Direct can help you explore your options.

Compare. Choose. Connect. Grow.

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