Top 5 Cash Register Models For Hairdressers and barbershops

Choosing a cash register for either a barbershop or hairdressers can vary depending on what you want out of the till – do you offer a simple list of cuts, or do you offer a lot more, such as colouring, highlights and extensions?

The ultimate machine would include monitoring of retails sales via a scanning package, as well as featuring staff logins so each member of staff can input their own services and sales. This till is ideal if staff are on commission-based sales or are independent and hire their workstation from the main business.

This Casio SE-C450 has the ability to connect to a barcode scanner.

This Casio SE-C450 scanning package achieves this.

The till has 72 programmable buttons, so each service will have a dedicated button,
the stylist will have their own clerk number to log-on at the beginning of the sale, and the till can be pre-programmed with the retail products.

Handheld barcode scanner, good for scanning small items or large items out of reach.

This cash register can also connect to a barcode scanner, making transactions fast, with the ability to monitor sales through EPOS.

From a management point-of-view, this means you can see who is up-selling on the retail side of the business, if you are setting monthly targets or the staff receive commission on these sales.

Or without the scanner you can use the Casio SE-C 450 to identify the staff and what service they are providing.

Sharp XEA 217

This cash register has 70 buttons and 10 clerks buttons which the staff can use to log onto the machine. The footprint of this machine is slightly smaller than the Casio versions, which is great if you have limited desk space.

You can pull information back to the PC via the SD card and the Manufacturers software, so you can analyse what the staff are doing in regards to the services they provide and how affective they are selling the retail products.

Casio SE-S400

Casio SE-S400

This cash register has 25 department buttons and up to 10 staff log-in. This is good if you want to monitor what the staff are inputting and some information about the service or retail sales. This Casio is also quite simple to use and easy to program.

The Olivetti 7100 is a very small and compact cash register.

Olivetti ECR 7100

This cash till is perfect if you have limited shelf or counter space as it’s compact in size. Although because it’s small, the coin tray is also small, but it does feature 8 coin compartments and space for 3 different notes.

One good feature about the Olivetti 7100 is its ability to analyse what every operator is putting through the till from its staff clerk buttons.

Despite not being able to put the name or address on the receipt, you can switch the receipt off, which saves paper.

This Sharp till is both small and robust.

Sharp XE-A 137

Although the Sharp XE-A137 is another of the smaller cash registers, it is quite robust and easy to use. You can personalise the receipt with your name and address, and even name the department buttons, of which there are 4.

A unique feature on his machine is that it doesn’t beep when you press the buttons, so it has a virtually silent operation.

You can also switch the receipt off. Although this till doesn’t feature a customer display, it doesn’t really affect hairdressers or barbershops as customers paying for a hair cut are usually cash rich.

The cash drawer is small, with 6 coin compartments and three note slots – this isn’t too important in a hairdressers or barbers as you won’t really be handling small coins like 1p & 2p.

Top 5 Cash Register Models For Bakerys

From the small village bakery to the large town chain businesses, bakeries are popular with us as they vary in requirements in the amount of products they sell. Although they vary in size, most bakeries sell similar products, which means we can always find the perfect cash register for all types of bakeries.

Listed below are the Top 5 cash tills for bakeries, machines catering for the smaller business to the larger bakeries.

Casio SE-C450

Casio SE-C450

The Casio SE-C450 features 72 programmable buttons, which means you will be getting accurate management reports from the machine to be able make decisions on what items are selling well or not so well. As each item has a dedicated button showing a description, the price and the VAT status, which helps prevent wastage and pilfering.

Also, the staff only have to press the ‘jam donut’ or ‘ice finger’ buttons, rather than having to remember individual item prices – only having to hit one button rather than two or three speeds up service. Because of this feature, it’s ideal for a fast paced busy high street bakery.

We recommend a rubber wet-cover to prevent the crumbs/flour etc damaging the keyboard.

Casio SE-C450 Cash Tray

This cash register Casio sec 450 has a full size cash drawer, featuring for 8 coin and 4 note compartments, allowing for every UK monetary denomination – again, this means faster serving times as the coins are readily available and not mixed.

SHARP XE-A217

Sharp XE-A 217

The Sharp XE-A 217 features 70 programmable buttons, which enables accurate management reports from the machine to tell what items are selling well – this also prevents staff theft.

This machine is also quicker for staff, as they only press the button (‘custard slice’ for example), rather than having to remember the prices of all the individual items – this in turn, reduces customer queueing times.

The Sharp XE-A 217 is perfect for a fast-paced busy high street bakery.

Although it has a slightly smaller footprint than the Casio Se-C450, the cash drawer is deeper and it still features an 8 coin and 4 note compartment tray, but the layout of the notes is slightly different – 3 flat and 2 sideways.

The Sharp XE-A217 rubber keyboard cover prevents any internal damage.

One aspect to consider is the Sharp XE-A217’s keyboard is completely protected by a rubber keyboard cover.

This till comes in black or white.

This Sam4s cash register has the ability to connect to a barcode scanner – ideal for cans or bottles of drink.

Sam4s NR – 520

This cash register is an extremely robust double-till roll machine, ideal for the busy bakery that offers a smaller range of products, or a business not needing to monitor products are being sold so closely.

The Sam4s – 520 features a full size cash drawer with nice big coin compartments.

Like other tills with raised keys, we do recommend keyboard covers to help prevent damage on the till and helps with hygiene as they can be removed and washed / sprayed in antibacterial solution.

This handheld barcode scanner can be lifted from its holster to scan items out of reach.

As you can see form the picture, this machine has the ability to connect to a barcode scanner – this is great for items like chocolate bars and cans or bottles of drink. Using a barcode scanner also means you can introduce offers, such as BOGOF (buy One Get One Free) etc…

Casio SE-S100

This a a fairly robust machine – ideal in it has a full size cash drawer, allowing for all UK coin denominations.

We do recommend a keyboard wet-cover to help prevent damage from crumbs etc… The wet-cover can be taken off and washed in warm water, which keeps the till hygienic within the food environment.

This till is perfect for the smaller village bakery as it can cope with around 100 customers a day.

One aspect you may want to consider for that personalised tough is that this machine comes in a variety of colours: Red, black, silver and gold.

This till features 12 department buttons, which means you have some information about what you are selling.

Olivetti ECR 7100

This cash cheap and cheerful cash register is one of our best sellers – both small and compact, it is ideal for the smaller bakery.

Because it’s not designed for a large and busy bakery, it is perfectly suited to smaller outfits selling the likes of bespoke cakes or higher priced fare. That said, this till will cope with a bakery serving around 50 customers a day.

One aspect to consider is that it does have a small cash drawer, so can only take a small amount of coins.

Top 10 Tills For Under £150

Cash registers don’t have to be an expensive piece of kit, as even the lower end of the spectrum offers more than you may think. For under £150, you can pick up any one of the following 10 listed tills. This top 10’s order is based on overall performance for the price.

1. Casio SE-S400

The Casio SE-S400 pictured above is a great all rounder till, one we have posted about before. Because it features PC connectivity via SD Card and can also connect to a barcode scanner, it earns the crown as best all rounder.

2. Olivetti 7700 Eco

The Olivetti ECR 7700 Eco pictured above is one of the most durable and easiest machines to program – Olivetti’s manuals are very easy to read.

3. Sam4S ER-230

This portable cash register is perfect for market stalls and pop-up shops. The Sam4S ER-230’s  rechargeable battery offers up to 8-hours working time from a single charge – ideal if you have a mobile shop.

4. Olivetti ECR 7700

The Olivetti ECR 7700 is simply the small drawer version of the Olivetti ECR 7700 Eco. If you aren’t concerned about the volume of cash being taken, this till is more than sufficient.

5. Casio SE-S100

As well as featuring an SD card slot to save data to a PC, the Casio SE-S100 also has a large and secure cash box made from steel and comes in a choice of colours.

6. Sharp XE-A137

The Sharp XE-A137 is the cheapest model listed that offers the SD card slot facility. This till features a small cash drawer, perfect if you have limited space.

7. Casio SE-S10

This cash register is the cheapest of the 10 that features a full size cash drawer. The Casio SE-S10 is the bigger alternative the Casio SE-G1.

8. Sharp XE-A107

The Sharp XE-A107 is available in either black or white. This small till also comes with an on-site warranty.

9. Casio SE-G1

This small cash register is the cheapest model that will print your shop name, address etc… The only downfall is the Casio SE-G1 won’t allow the printer to be turned off.

10. Olivetti ECR 7100

The Olivetti ECR 7100 is the cheapest cash register in the U.K. It features a paper saving option and an 8-coin/ 4-note mini cash drawer.

Top 5 Cash Registers For The Christmas Pop-Up Shop

The festive season is well under way and people are already thinking about Christmas trees and all the essentials needed to make their Christmas one to remember. The Christmas season is obviously a great time of year for the retail sector, especially those pop-up shops catering specifically for the festive season. From toy shops to decoration and gift stalls, Christmas tree farms to Christmas markets, these smaller pop-up shops are usually limited with space and the times they trade. Because the nature of these businesses don’t require the same level of outlay as a large trader, they effectively need to be cheap to set-up, run and maintain.

With this thought in mind, one essential piece of equipment for any business is the cash register. The shop till is the heart of any small shop, stall or stand – fundamentally it keeps the monies secure and provides both the customer with a receipt. Listed below are a few cash registers perfect in both price and design to fully cater for any small business trading over the festive season.

Casio SE-G1

Casio SE-G1

The Casio SE-G1 is a neat, compact and stylish machine that is both small and light. Designed for a fast set-up, the SE-G1 also offers simple mode-switching and an easy-to-use calculator. Its large LCD screen allows for good visibility and easy reading, whilst the printer accepts convenient drop-in paper rolls, its thermal technology keeps noise at a minimum.

Another great feature about the Casio SE-G1 is that it is available in various colours. With black, white, red, pink and blue on offer, this particular cash register can be selected to match different types of business themes.

Despite being a smaller cash register, the Casio SE-G1 features 8 department buttons which can be tripled to 24 with a simple click ‘shift’ function. Because of its compact design, the tray has limited space, although it offers compartments for 3 note and 5 coin – with a little thought it can be made to fit more by mixing coins.

Overall, this compact Casio SE-G1 offers everything a pop-up Christmas shop requires when it’s open for business – by the time the tree has come down and the decorations boxed, the Casio SE-G1 can be simply stored away until the following year.

Olivetti ECR 7100

Olivetti ECR 7100

The Olivetti ECR 7100 is another great cash register designed for quick set-up and ease of use. It’s small drawer unit allows it to fit into smaller spaces, perfect for Christmas pop-up shops and their limited floor space. Although the drawer is small, it is superior over the Casio SE-G1 in that it features 8 coin and 3 note compartments, allowing for a little more room over mixing coins. The Olivetti ECR 7100 also has a LCD screen, 14 compartments, 8 operator codes and 200 programmable PLUs (Price Look Ups). Unlike the Casio SE-G1, the operator has the option of printing out a receipt – should the customer not need a print out, this only saves on paper.

Considering this little Olivetti ECR 7100 can provide a management report – daily and monthly financial PLU and clerks reports – combined with its title as the cheapest till within the UK, this has to be a serious contender for the small start-up business at Christmas.

Casio SE-S100

Casio-SE-S100

The third cash register to fall into the pop-up shop category is the Casio SE-S100. Slightly more expensive than the Casio SE-G1, this till suits a more established pop-up business or one coping with a larger volume of sales. Like the other tills listed, the Casio SE-S100 is very easy to set up via the main display and printer. With 4 note and 8 coin compartments, there shouldn’t be any concerns when it comes to storing change denominations.

The Casio SE-S100’s sophistication comes into play with its rear customer display, a feature allowing the customer to witness the transaction, which ultimately reduces error. This cash register also boasts an ‘electronic journal’ function which enables the operator to save the contents of any transactions to the till’s built-in memory.

If you are looking at a busy Christmas season, this is perhaps the better cash register to go for.

Casio SE-S400

Casio SE-S400

Going up in price again will buy you the Casio SE-S400, a cash register with those extra features including a Barcode Scanner and an SD Memory card function, allowing easy programming from a PC. Adding a professional touch to your pop-up shop, the Casio SE-S400 lets you add your own personal receipt message of up to 12 lines, and with software, a picture/logo can also be added.

Because this till is bigger all round, its removable tray section has space for 4 note and 8 coin compartments. The Casio SE-S400 features 25 department buttons, all of which can be personalised to print item names on the receipt – like the smaller SE-G1, hitting the ‘shift’ button allows this till to double to 50 department buttons. There is also the option of spending a little more and securing 30 department buttons and a 2nd printer for recording all events that take place on the machine.

Like the Casio SE-S100, this till is the one to go for if you are expecting a lot of business and transactions, but if you require the added extras like a Barcode Scanner and personalised receipts, the Casio SE-S400 is the choice.

SAM4S ER230

SAM4S ER230

Along with lack of space, another drawback of being a pop-up shop is lack of power-points. If you are a business where travel is a necessity and set-up at different and unpredictable locations is inevitable, a portable cash register is the answer to any unforeseen problems affecting set-up.

The SAM4S ER230 is a battery-powered till capable of 8 hours use from a single charge. It’s easy to connect to a scanner, a PC or even a kitchen printer, and with a 500 PLU function and programmable keyboard, speed and stock reports are made easy. Like the other more expensive cash registers in this list, the SAM4S ER230 features a customer backlit display and a thermal printer capable of printing out graphic logos and personalised names.

Although this cash register is designed to be compact and portable, an additional £39.99+vat will buy a larger cash drawer, giving you that option to remain portable without having to seek out a larger mains-powered till.

Whether you are experienced with tills or you are thinking about buying one for your business during the Christmas season, I hope this post has given you an insight into what cash registers are available. The main aspects to consider before buying a till are work load and business type – if you are a small pop-up shop and the transaction load relatively small, any of the above will see you through the Christmas season until it’s time to box it up, store it away, all ready for next year.