William Elliott: Transforming Small Businesses with Barcode and POS
William Elliott is the co-founder of Barcode and POS and a seasoned expert with over 20 years in the point-of-sale (POS) industry. With an MBA and a master’s in project management, William brings big-business experience from companies like Walmart and McKesson to small and medium-sized businesses, helping them automate, track, and grow with customized POS solutions.
Key Takeaways from the Episode:
POS Is More Than a Cash Register — It integrates hardware, software, accounting, and credit card processing to automate and streamline business operations.
Automation Saves Money — Businesses often lose up to 20% in inventory errors, voids, or spoilage; a solid POS system can stop that loss.
Custom Solutions for Every Size — From solopreneurs with a single product to 100-location chains, Barcode and POS builds tailored systems that fit each client’s needs.
Transitioning Made Easy — William and his team guide businesses from spreadsheets and manual systems into cloud-based automation with full onboarding support.
Entrepreneurial Roots — After consulting for Fortune 100 companies, William spun off Barcode and POS to serve smaller businesses where he could make the biggest impact.
Memorable Quote:
“If you walk into Walmart and see how smoothly they run, remember—they had to start somewhere. You can use the same type of systems they do.”