GrowMap

Map Your Path To Grow Your Business

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • G.A.S.P
  • Press
  • Portfolio
  • GrowMap Services
  • PostsComments

Vend iPad POS System Plus PayPal Equals Instant Merchant Processing

October 31, 2013 By Gail Gardner 13 Comments

Vend for iPad cash register setup with printer and cashdrawer
iPad with added cash drawer, printers, and scanners. Click image to watch video.

Yesterday I published a post explaining Virtual Terminals.  Max Greenflame commented:

“Very insightful overview of virtual terminals. Which VT software services would you recommend out of those available online? It’s hard to make right choice for the first time.”

Table of Contents

  • POS System
    • Merchant Account versus PayPal
      • Gail Gardner
      • Latest posts by Gail Gardner (see all)

POS System

The choice actually just got easier because VendHQ just announced integration with PayPal which means anyone can immediately get started selling online or off without having to acquire their own merchant account.

Vend works with any device that can run the Chrome or
Safari browsers: your existing desktop, laptop, iPad.

An iPad is the perfect portable device to use anywhere.  Carry it to a tradeshow or event.  Sell from additional venues. Or connect it to a cash drawer and use it at a checkout counter.

What makes Vend even more useful is that their service provides everything you need and integrates with other solutions. For example:

  • The Vend dashboard allows you to instantly see live sales by product in graph form for one or more locations.
  • “Painless” inventory management with set automatic reordering points.
  • Export data to CSV or Xero accounting programs.
  • Run your own in-house customer loyalty program.
  • Add Timely appointment scheduling.

Merchant Account versus PayPal

If you are a small business or have irregular sales volume, going with PayPal is the simplest solution. You don’t have to apply for a merchant account and wait for credit check and approval.

There are no monthly maintenance costs. And most importantly, you receive the money into your PayPal account immediately. Similar to accepting credit cards, you pay a small percentage on each sale which varies depending on where you are located.

The percentage charged on merchant accounts can be less expensive, but there is a monthly overhead cost you must pay whether you generate sales or not. If you decide to get a merchant account, be sure to read the fine print and understand all the fees.

Using Vend’s arrangement with PayPal allows you to accept credit and debit cards of any type.  See how to set up PayPal with Vend. This video shows how easy it is:

If you already have a merchant account you can use it with Vend. You can even integrate your existing ecommerce store on BigCommerce, Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, Storenvy, PayPal, ShipStation, and more.

See the Vend HQ POS System Buyer’s Guide to pick the right POS system for you plus answers to commonly asked questions. Or go with the Vend iPad PayPal POS system. Try it free for 30 days or the rest of 2013. Plans starting at only $35 per month.

8,000+ stores worldwide are already using Vend. I have not come across a faster, easier, or less expensive way to accept payments for your business.

The following two tabs change content below.
  • Bio
  • Latest Posts
My Twitter profileMy Facebook profileMy Google+ profileMy LinkedIn profileMy Pinterest profileMy Tumblr blogMy YouTube channel

Gail Gardner

Small Business Marketing Strategist at GrowMap
Gail Gardner is the founder of GrowMap.com. She is a Small Business Marketing Strategist who mentors small businesses, bloggers, and freelancers. After 23 years in the field with IBM and 5.5 years managing AdWords accounts, her focus shifted to small business marketing strategy. GrowMap.com is listed by Cision as a Top 100 Site for Marketers and has received three Small Business Influencer Awards from Small Business Trends. Named by D&B a Top 50 SMB Influencer on Twitter, you can follow Gail @GrowMap and on LinkedIn.
My Twitter profileMy Facebook profileMy Google+ profileMy LinkedIn profileMy Pinterest profileMy Tumblr blogMy YouTube channel

Latest posts by Gail Gardner (see all)

  • Regular Live Online Small Business Events Tues and Wed - April 11, 2021
  • Small Business Websites: How to Make Yours More Compelling [Infographic + Video] - April 8, 2021
  • Career Choices: How to Find Work in the Remote Economy [Infographics] - March 15, 2021
Tweet19
Share
Share1
Pin
Share
Share
Pocket
Flip
20 Shares
« Ten Reasons Why a Virtual Terminal is Better for Retailers
Vend’s Top 50 Retail Influencers #ff »

Filed Under: Ecommerce Tagged With: Ecommerce, ipad, paypal, pos

Comments

  1. Elizabeth Smithwick says

    October 26, 2018 at 1:33 am

    Me too, Paypal is safe and still the best when it comes to money transaction.

    Reply
  2. vanitharaj says

    June 12, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    Now I’m using PayPal account for selling and purchasing. Your given information most useful for me. Thanks for your awesome post. Thanks
    vanitharaj would love you to read ..Top 5 Best Antivirus Android AppsMy Profile

    Reply
  3. Zareen says

    February 8, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    I think Paypal is a good solution for online sale and purchase business, but it is not available in Pakistan. Some of the online sellers from Pakistan have moved to other countries where Paypal is available. Hence i would like to request Paypal to start their services in Pakistan, as all the banks have adopted the IBAN System.
    Zareen would love you to read ..Call Centre Jobs at Agrinet Centurion South AfricaMy Profile

    Reply
    • Gail Gardner says

      July 24, 2014 at 2:21 am

      Hi Zareen,

      It is unfortunate that some countries are unable to use systems like PayPal. Pakistan is not the only country PayPal chooses not to operate in.
      Gail Gardner would love you to read ..The Point-of-Sale RevolutionMy Profile

      Reply
  4. Bhavesh says

    February 5, 2014 at 7:29 am

    That’s really amazing POS system. This is definitely works than other POS systems. Thanks Gail for sharing about this Vend POS system.

    Reply
  5. Sam Smith says

    November 17, 2013 at 4:28 am

    This is amazing, I mean it has now become easy for new entrepreneur. Exporting data, keeping eye on live sales, appointment scheduling, these services surely will make tasks easy and less time consuming.

    Reply
  6. Howard Davidson says

    November 11, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Excellent post. I think that Paypal is giving an awesome service. Paypal is one of the best service i have ever used. 🙂
    Thanks

    Reply
  7. Sebastian says

    November 2, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    Does this mean we’ll be able to use PayPal on amazon?

    Reply
    • Gail Gardner says

      July 24, 2014 at 2:23 am

      Hi Sebastian,

      No, it doesn’t. However, if you have a PayPal account that is more than two months old you can apply for a debit card that you can use to check out at Amazon.
      Gail Gardner would love you to read ..Personal Finance Blogs Can Help You In Business, TooMy Profile

      Reply
  8. vishvast says

    November 2, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    hi thanks for this article about this new vend ipad pos system this is a very nice and good article

    Reply
  9. Sanath says

    November 2, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    Hey Gail.,
    Thanks for this wonderful post.,I really love PayPal,and these is yet another reason I’ll be using it. I’ve signed up for the 30 Day trial. I’ll surely buy it if I like it.

    Reply
    • Gail Gardner says

      July 24, 2014 at 2:26 am

      Hi Sanath,

      Vend’s system would save small businesses a lot of time if they use all the features and integrate it with their accounting and eCommerce solutions. Be sure to check out the Vend Product Add-Ons”>.
      Gail Gardner would love you to read ..eBay ProStores Users Migration Tips to Minimize Impact on Sales #ecommerceMy Profile

      Reply
  10. Prateek Pandey says

    November 2, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    For me Paypal is the best, fluid transaction…

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts
You can add a link to follow you on twitter if you put your username in this box.
Only needs to be added once (unless you change your username). No http or @

Search

UPC CODES don't fall for fakes

Categories

Recent Posts

  • Getting Paid to Write – It’s More Than Just Writing
  • How a Small Business Can Compete with a Major Brand Selling Similar Products [Infographic]
  • Regular Live Online Small Business Events Tues and Wed
  • Small Business Websites: How to Make Yours More Compelling [Infographic + Video]
  • Minimizing Your Vulnerability to Online Security Risks [Infographic]
Don't Miss Your Path to Growth!
Enter your email to receive new
blog posts:

Did MOZ Drop Your Site’s DA?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv_cL50MpZA

Popular Posts

Small Business Websites: How to Make Yours More Compelling [Infographic + Video]Small Business Websites: How to Make Yours More Compelling [Infographic + Video]
Minimizing Your Vulnerability to Online Security Risks [Infographic]Minimizing Your Vulnerability to Online Security Risks [Infographic]
Getting Paid to Write – It’s More Than Just WritingGetting Paid to Write – It’s More Than Just Writing
Career Choices: How to Find Work in the Remote Economy [Infographics]Career Choices: How to Find Work in the Remote Economy [Infographics]
5 Best Inventory Control Techniques to Improve Your Bottom Line [Infographic]5 Best Inventory Control Techniques to Improve Your Bottom Line [Infographic]
How a Small Business Can Compete with a Major Brand Selling Similar Products [Infographic]How a Small Business Can Compete with a Major Brand Selling Similar Products [Infographic]
How to Use Local SEO to Boost Your Real ‎Estate BusinessHow to Use Local SEO to Boost Your Real ‎Estate Business
How to Use Martech to Ace Your Influencer Marketing CampaignsHow to Use Martech to Ace Your Influencer Marketing Campaigns
10 Motivational Podcasts for the Modern Salesperson10 Motivational Podcasts for the Modern Salesperson
Regular Live Online Small Business Events Tues and WedRegular Live Online Small Business Events Tues and Wed

Greatest eCommerce Competitive Risks to Small Businesses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=bmlJmDYaax0

Serpstat: What it Does

https://youtu.be/rjIfKdIWk7M

GrowMap Policies

  • Disclosure Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • GrowMap Guest Blogging Guidelines

Connect With Growmap

growmap on twitter growmap on g plus growmap on linkedin growmap on pinterest growmap on facebook growmap on stumbleupon growmap on skype

Copyright © 2008-2021 Growmap · Centric Mobile Responsive Theme by StudioPress · Genesis Framework · Site maintaned By MarketingTilt

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings.

GrowMap
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

You can adjust all of your cookie settings by navigating the tabs on the left hand side. Read our complete privacy policy.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.