What is self-serving POS?
Self-serving POS refers to a point-of-sale system that allows gym members to purchase food, drinks, and merchandise without the need for a cashier. These systems are typically located in a designated area within the gym and can be accessed by members using a self-service kiosk or their phone. Self-serving POS in a gym can provide a convenient and efficient way for members to purchase products, while also reducing labor costs for the gym.
What are the advantages of a self-serving POS system?
In comparison to using clipboards for an honor system in many gyms where there is no way to accurately track inventory, using a system attached to your phone to check out members and manage inventory can be a more efficient method. With a phone, you can keep track of your inventory and know when products are running low or out of stock.
What is batch billing?
Batch billing is a billing method used by businesses to process multiple member payments simultaneously. This is often used in situations where a business needs to bill a large number of members for the same product or service at the same time. With Plan2Play, all your payments will be managed through our ARC system.
By using batch billing, you can generate a single bill for a member who is being charged for a particular service or product, rather than generating individual bills for each item bought. The bills are then sent out to your member all at once versus each time a purchase is made. It can save time and effort for your business, as you don’t need to manually create and send out individual bills for each member. It can also be more efficient for members, as they can receive their bills in a timely and organized manner.
Ultimately, batch billing can help your businesses save money by reducing transaction fees associated with processing individual invoices. By sending out invoices in batches, you can avoid paying fees for each individual transaction, resulting in significant cost savings over time. For instance, instead of charging fees for five individual water purchases, batch billing can consolidate them into a single transaction, reducing the number of fees charged.
How are these connected?
While POS systems typically process transactions on an individual basis, they can also be used to generate batch billing reports that consolidate all of the transactions processed within a given time period (e.g., a day or a week). These batch billing reports can then be used to generate invoices or bills that are sent out to members. By using a POS system to process individual transactions and generate batch billing reports, businesses can streamline their billing process and save time and effort in managing member payments.
How does Plan2Play come into “play”?
Plan2Play offers batch billing that helps users save on transaction fees. With most transactions incurring a standard 2.9% fee along with additional fees, Plan2Play combines all transactions in a single invoice to reduce these fees. Designed mainly for products, the feature is particularly beneficial for personal training or lessons. Plan2Play allows you to put the bills all on one invoice to avoid additional these fees.
Something new that Plan2Play is introducing is a mobile card reader by Stripe. This will help to reduce costs and provide a convenient solution for processing payments. Users can hold it and walk around to easily check out members. This feature eliminates the need for a traditional, stationary point of sale, resulting in a cost-saving solution for small businesses. The Stripe Reader can be easily connected to a phone, making it easy to process payments on-the-go. This allows merchants to accept payments anywhere, at any time, improving the overall member experience and making it easier on businesses with limited staff available.
