Need a scale for your new retail business? Or is it time to replace yours? So, before you make your decision, discover the list where we have gathered some common mistakes that you should avoid in the process.
Choosing a scale for your retail business is an important step. But it’s no easy task. There are many options on the market and weighing equipment is a fundamental tool for efficient management.
That's why we've made a list of some of the mistakes you should avoid in the process of choosing your retail scale.
1. Choose a scale based on price only.
This is a fact that applies to many things. Of course, you should take your budget into account when choosing any tool or equipment, but you shouldn't make your decision based only on that factor.
Price is just one of the many features of a scale. In the market, there are options with POS and checkout options, alternatives with ticket printing or labeling system and several other variables. With different features and attributes, each model serves different purposes.
Therefore, when choosing your scales, first of all, you must think about the needs of your business. If the equipment is under your budget, but it turns out to be unsuitable for you, it may not have been a good choice.
2. Not considering scale range and division.
In this case, size matters. When it comes to scales, you need to consider the dimensions of what you want to weigh to choose the one that best suits your retail business needs.
Depending on your articles, you can benefit from a scale with more or less range, with more or less division. Imagine, for example, that you want to weigh small items, where every gram counts: then you will need a scale with a smaller range and division.
These features are key to being able to find the weighing equipment of your dreams – whether you own a supermarket, butcher, fruit store or fishmonger.
3. Ignore the conditions of the space where you will place the scale.
It may not seem like a very important factor, but the place is one of the main aspects to consider when choosing your retail scale. In several ways.
If your establishment doesn't have much counter space, you should choose a more compact scale model, such as our BM5 Junior Flat, or even a suspended model, such as our BM5 ARM Suspension. On the other hand, if you have more space and want your counter to have a lower part, you can choose a scale with a raised screen for the customer, like our BM5 ARM Double Body. And also consider factors such as the humidity of your space, as there are scales designed especially for these contexts.
Always remember that the weighing equipment must adapt to the conditions of the place where you want to install it and not the other way around.
Now, you can move on to the choice of the scale for your retail business. After knowing some of the mistakes to avoid in the process, you are finally ready to make the best decision.
And if you still have questions, you can contact us. At Balanças Marques, our team is always available to answer your questions about weighing and to help you find the right equipment for your business.
