Next Step for the QR Code

Earlier last year, we blogged about QR code uses for small businesses. Now
retailers have taken things to next level allowing users to purchase items
straight from their phones. This is excellent for the shopper because they no
longer have to wait in horrendously long lines i.e. Best Buy Holiday season or
popular teen shops such as H&M or Forever 21.

 However, could this decrease the need for sales associates
and cashiers? Once again technology will replace the need for a human. Your
smartphone will be able to give you the price of an item, tell you how much
more is in stock, and apps such as BradsDeals can tell you if there is a better
deal someplace else. The mobile market has tremendous opportunities and
possibilities.

 This new technology that turns your smartphone into a cash
register scanner is called QThru. The fascinating feature that separates the
QThru from a QR code is that you can pay for your purchase as well. Find out
more here.

 For the small business owner this can have interesting
bottom line implications. The technology is cheaper than buying registers and
self-servicing kiosks. It could possibly be cheaper than having payroll as
well. A few employees will still be needed to help with loss prevention.

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