Resources for Cash Registers

While their essential function has changed little since their introduction in 1879, cash registers have come a long way. Instead of wood, bronze and brass creatures toting up cash purchases, you're much more likely to encounter a sleek machine made of space-age metal or plastic. You'll even find automated cash registers and computerized POS registers (point of sale registers) that are capable of handling a wide variety of transactions and payment methods on their own.

While supplies for cash registers typically aren't very expensive, they're crucial to the success and integrity of your business. A missed or mistaken order can mean missing out on sales, or can compromise the integrity of your sales records. Before ordering parts or supplies for your cash registers, do the following:

1. Check to see whether you need more paper and ink for your registers.

2. Carefully write down the part number or description of any missing cash register parts you need to replace.

3. Double-check to make sure all cash register keys are accounted for.

Find the best deals on cash register paper and ink

The two supplies that almost every cash register uses most frequently are paper and ink for printing receipts. Stock up on these crucial supplies to keep your business transactions running smoothly.

Find replacement parts for your store register

From big business point of sale cash registers to a Mom and Pop store's money machine, all good things must eventually come to an end. When a part finally breaks on your beloved cash register, being able to find a replacement quickly will help keep your business flowing smoothly.

Get replacement manuals and keys from cash register suppliers

The two items that came with your cash register that are most likely to get misplaced--and cause chaos as a result--are the cash register key and the programming manual. You can avert disaster by tucking the register manual underneath the machine or stowing it nearby, and by having at least one or two spare keys easily accessible to trusted employees.

• Finding supplies for cash registers for sale is not difficult; remembering to order well before you run out can be a little more challenging. Calculate the maximum shipping time to receive new supplies, estimate how many rolls of paper or ink supplies you typically use in that time period, add a little extra to create a "fudge factor," then set the appropriate amount of supplies aside in a box or bag. When you or your employees have to reach into that box or bag for supplies, you know it's time to reorder right away.