What POS Software does for a consulting firm
A POS rings up each sale, takes M-Pesa and cash, prints a receipt and updates stock in one step. For a consulting firm, the value shows up exactly where the work is hardest.
A consulting firm tracks projects, consultant assignments, client deliverables and billing. Consulting margins are strong on professional fees and project retainers.
Clients expect detailed project reports, compliance documentation and proof of impact. Veira handles that as part of the same sale, so compliance is not a separate evening job.
Consulting Firms run differently, and the software should too
A generic till misses the details that decide whether a consulting firm makes money. These are the ones that matter:
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The daily reality
Project tracking and milestones. POS Software built for a consulting firm turns that into a number you can act on, and you also sell in seconds on a phone, tablet or the free Veira terminal.
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Where the margin leaks
Consultant scheduling and billing. POS Software built for a consulting firm turns that into a number you can act on, and you also take Buy Goods, Paybill and Pochi la Biashara payments at the till.
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What slows the counter
Client deliverables and timelines. POS Software built for a consulting firm turns that into a number you can act on, and you also keep selling offline and sync the moment the network returns.
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What buyers expect
Outcome measurement and reporting. POS Software built for a consulting firm turns that into a number you can act on, and you also file a compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale automatically.
What to look for in POS Software for a consulting firm
- Offline mode that keeps the queue moving during outages. This matters for a consulting firm because of project tracking and milestones.
- M-Pesa built in so payments reconcile themselves. This matters for a consulting firm because of consultant scheduling and billing.
- eTIMS filing included, not a paid add on. This matters for a consulting firm because of client deliverables and timelines.
- Live reports you can open from your phone. This matters for a consulting firm because of outcome measurement and reporting.
A notebook and a basic till, or Veira
| Notebook or basic till | Veira | |
|---|---|---|
| Counting stock | By hand, rarely matches the shelf | Live by item, branch and value |
| M-Pesa at the counter | Checked on a separate phone | Matched to each sale automatically |
| eTIMS invoices | Typed in later, if at all | Filed on every sale, even offline |
| Knowing your numbers | A monthly guess | Live margin and takings on your phone |
A real consulting firm example
A Nairobi consulting firm with 10 active projects cannot track consultant hours, client deliverables or billing disputes.
- Project tracking and milestones.
- Consultant scheduling and billing.
- Client deliverables and timelines.
- Sell in seconds on a phone, tablet or the free Veira terminal.
- Take Buy Goods, Paybill and Pochi la Biashara payments at the till.
- Keep selling offline and sync the moment the network returns.
Every sale on Veira files a compliant KRA eTIMS invoice, online or offline. Clients expect detailed project reports, compliance documentation and proof of impact.
A POS rings up each sale, takes M-Pesa and cash, prints a receipt and updates stock in one step. Here is what that looks like with Veira:
- Sell in seconds on a phone, tablet or the free Veira terminal
- Take Buy Goods, Paybill and Pochi la Biashara payments at the till
- Keep selling offline and sync the moment the network returns
- File a compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale automatically
Related questions
Frequently asked questions
Is POS Software hard to set up for a consulting firm?
Does it keep working offline?
Does it handle M-Pesa for a consulting firm?
Is it KRA eTIMS compliant?
How much does POS Software cost for a consulting firm in Kenya?
Can it run more than one consulting firm?
Based on KRA eTIMS regulations and interviews with 5,000+ Kenyan businesses
Whether you run one consulting firm or several across Kenya, Veira gives you point of sale that fits the trade instead of fighting it. Book a free demo and see it work with your own business consulting.