Smart Nation Webinar Series: Retail and E-Commerce – Innovating with Technology

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Webinar Overview

The #SmartNationTogether webinar held by UOB FinLab and Qashier provides insights into the current state of retail and e-commerce in Singapore and how technology such as a smart POS system can improve operational efficiency and sales.

Hosted by Shaun Tan, Programme Director at UOB FinLab and featuring speaker Christopher Choo, CEO & Co-Founder of Qashier, this webinar shares insights into how traditional brick-and-mortar stores can innovate to improve their operations with the advent of e-commerce. 

Key Insights

What are the far-reaching benefits of SMEs adopting smart POS systems like Qashier?

  • Adopting technology such as a smart POS system can help level the playing field between SMEs and larger companies adopting e-commerce.
  • The value of e-commerce in Singapore is quickly growing, and is expected to reach US$5.92 Billion in 2023, up from US$4.9 Billion in 2019.
  • Omni-channel retail, where customers order online and pick up their items from the store, is an emerging trend in e-commerce.
  • Smart POS systems can streamline operations and integrate online and offline sales channels.

What is an example of an SME benefitting from smart POS systems?

  • Riders Arena, a bicycle shop in Singapore, has adopted the Qashier smart POS system and the owners and mechanics alike have enjoyed the E-invoice feature the most

  • Qashier allows the company to collect deposits before the work is done, protecting the company and improving cashflow

  • The Qashier system has made the business a lot more efficient and has allowed it to better serve its customers

Webinar Recording

Online programme

Start Smart Programme

Designed for business owners to enhance their digital capabilities through practical learning, this programme takes businesses to the next level.

Online programme

Start Smart Programme

Designed for business owners to enhance their digital capabilities through practical learning, this programme takes businesses to the next level.

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