Efficiently operating your multi-store business means you need access to management tools and real-time data that help you to make informed decisions. If you’ve been storing your software and data in office-based servers, you’re vulnerable to equipment breakdowns and potential theft.
You certainly don’t want to lose access to your company’s data along with operations and strategic planning documents. Worse yet, you don’t want those items in the hands of someone who could appropriate that information for unethical (and likely illegal) use.
Fortunately, cloud-based operations solutions resolve these two issues. In addition, you can retrieve your tools and data from any location that offers a solid Internet connection. Plus, cloud-based software often provides real-time data, an important benefit for larger retailers and those that operate with time-critical numbers. If you’re using several cloud-based tools, ensure that you can connect your programs together, so you don’t have to enter the same numbers multiple times.
For example, Lightspeed’s multi-store point of sale systems seamlessly integrate, with various solutions, including accounting, ecommerce, marketing and more. This saves time and greatly reduces the potential for errors.