Clover POS Magic: Replace 5 Devices and Streamline Your Business

If your checkout counter looks like a cluttered museum of outdated hardware, it’s time to rethink your setup. Many small business owners are still using a Frankenstein mix of separate machines—receipt printers, barcode scanners, cash registers, loyalty card systems, time clocks, and more—just to keep operations running.

The truth? All of this can be replaced with one modern POS system.

The Clover POS system is more than a payment terminal. It’s a multifunctional business tool designed to consolidate your tech, clean up your workflow, and ultimately, save you money. Below are five common devices that Clover POS replaces—and why this matters for the future of your business.

1. The Receipt Printer

Outdated Device: External thermal printer
Replaced By: Built-in receipt printer on Clover Mini, Flex, and Duo

If you’re still using a separate thermal printer next to your register, you know the pain: constant paper roll refills, malfunctioning cables, and error messages that only make sense to a technician. Clover simplifies that by integrating receipt printing into its devices.

Every Clover Mini, Flex, and Clover Duo includes a high-speed thermal printer that works right out of the box. You can send receipts by email or text, reducing waste and giving customers what they actually want—no more crumpled paper in pockets or glove compartments.

And if you want to go fully paperless, Clover POS gives you the option to turn off printing entirely and operate in digital receipt mode, helping your business look more modern and eco-friendly.

2. The Cash Register

Outdated Device: Mechanical or digital register
Replaced By: Clover Station Duo with integrated drawer

Traditional registers are clunky, outdated, and disconnected from the rest of your operations. You may be able to accept cash and calculate change, but you’re left in the dark when it comes to tracking trends, reconciling transactions, or monitoring employee activity.

Clover replaces the old-school register with a smart terminal that connects to your full ecosystem. Not only does it come with a secure, integrated cash drawer, but it tracks each sale, logs every drawer open or close, and ties transactions to individual employees.

Need to audit a shift? Review totals from home? Spot an underperforming product? Clover’s register doesn’t just store money—it gives you data that drives decisions.

3. The Barcode Scanner

Outdated Device: Handheld or stand-alone scanner
Replaced By: Clover’s built-in scanning and inventory system

A barcode scanner used to be an essential standalone tool for retailers. Now? It’s just one more device to manage. Clover POS replaces it by offering scanning capabilities through its inventory app and optional scanner accessories.

You can add products into your catalog, set up SKUs, and scan items at checkout all within the Clover POS interface. If your business sells items in high volume or has a lot of variation—like apparel, electronics, or groceries—this can make your checkout process exponentially faster and reduce manual entry errors.

More importantly, it links directly to inventory tracking. When you make a sale, your system automatically updates stock levels. Need low stock alerts? Need to reorder fast-moving items? Clover can handle that too.

4. The Time Clock

Outdated Device: Wall-mounted punch clock or third-party software
Replaced By: Clover’s employee management tools

Keeping track of employee hours shouldn’t involve separate time clocks, Excel spreadsheets, or expensive subscription software. Clover POS includes built-in employee management tools that make clocking in and out a breeze.

Each team member can have their own login and pin. They clock in directly on the POS device and their hours are logged in the system, along with timestamps and shift summaries.

Need to run payroll? Pull a report in seconds. Want to monitor who was working during a specific transaction? It’s all there. And because Clover POS records everything in real time, you don’t have to worry about syncing multiple systems or losing data.

5. The Loyalty System

Outdated Device: Paper punch cards or separate loyalty platforms
Replaced By: Clover’s built-in rewards programs

Loyalty isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of many successful businesses. But if your loyalty program still involves paper cards that customers lose or forget, you’re missing out on real engagement.

Clover allows you to create and manage loyalty programs right from your dashboard. You can offer rewards based on visits, spending thresholds, specific product purchases, or custom promotions.

Want to run a double-points day on slow afternoons? Done. Want to send a personalized reward to repeat customers? Easy. Clover collects phone numbers and emails during checkout, so you’re building a real customer database while improving return visits.

And because it’s fully integrated, your staff doesn’t have to do anything extra—no manual punching, no clunky apps, no guesswork.

The Bigger Picture: Why This Matters for Small Business Owners

There are many pros to upgrading hardware in today’s busy, fast-moving world. With technology changing at such a rapid pace and making daily tasks easier by the day, there is no reason to allow your business to fall behind the times. Every industry only gets more and more competitive, so any convenient tools that not only benefit customers but also staff, are a smart decision. By upgrading your hardware you will deem the benefits. To break it down, you will start by having lower costs. Why continue to purchase, maintain, or subscribe to multiple devices when it is more convenient and cost effective to just purchase one. The all in one systems also reduce errors, save time, and simplify training. The amount of efficiency your small business has the potential to gain is unbelievable. With times changing, this is simply the modern experience that customers expect; quick, digital interactions-not outdated tech. The Clover POS also has scalability. As your business grows, clover grows with you. No need to replace your setup every few years. So, you’re not just replacing machines. You’re upgrading to a smarter, leaner, and more reliable system.

How Velocity Merchant Services Helps

At Velocity Merchant Services (VMS), we don’t just sell Clover POS devices—we tailor the solution to your business.

Here’s how we help:

• Pre-configured setup: We’ll get your Clover POS fully set up before it ever ships, so it’s ready the moment you open the box.
• Business matching: Whether you run a salon, a deli, or an auto shop, we help you choose the right Clover POS device and features.
• Live training and onboarding: Our team walks you through every step to make sure you’re confident using the system.
• Ongoing support: You’ll never be left hanging. Our support team is here when you need them.
• Fee elimination strategies: We help businesses implement the Cash Discount Program, which can completely wipe out your credit card processing fees.

And unlike big processors, we know your name, your business, and your goals.

Ready to Ditch the Devices?

Still juggling outdated hardware? Still flipping between five different machines just to make one sale?

It’s time to streamline your business, reduce overhead, and get one step closer to the future of small business tech. Clover brings everything together—hardware, software, inventory, staff, customer loyalty, and analytics—all in one system.

Talk to Velocity Merchant Services today and let us help you build a POS solution that fits your business, your budget, and your goals.

One system. One screen. Zero stress.