For businesses · Updated 2026-11-14
Comparing compliance and point-of-sale software
A checklist for businesses choosing tools: what to ask, what to see demonstrated and what to put in writing.
Start with the regulator
Whatever tool you choose has to meet your regulator's reporting rules. Start with the regulator's published requirements, then see how each vendor handles them.
What to ask every vendor
| Area | Ask |
|---|---|
| Regulator reporting | Which regulator systems do you connect to, and who fixes it when a connection breaks? |
| Integrations | Which accounting, e-commerce and payment tools do you integrate with, and are they built in or by a third party? |
| Data | Can I export all of my data, in what format and at what cost? |
| Security | How is data protected, who can see it and what happens in a breach? |
| Support | What hours, what channels and what response commitments, in writing? |
| Pricing | What is included, what costs extra and how do prices change? |
| Exit | What are the notice terms, and how do I leave? |
See it work
Ask for a demonstration with your own scenario: a sale, a refund, an inventory adjustment and a regulator report.
Put it in writing
Pricing, support and data-export terms belong in the contract, not in a sales call. Take advice from a qualified adviser where you operate.
