Newsagents are being offered free software by a couple of software companies. In one case, the system being offered for ‘free’ today cost the same a couple of months ago. They have reconfigured how this is invoiced to improve the tax situation. They are also charging for the software annually – if you don’t pay, access to the software stops and you lose access to your data.
Another company is giving away their software but charging hefty fees for training, support and plenty of essential add-ons. They also have a mandatory annual fee which, if not paid, blocks access to your business data.
Take care, research the costs, get the total cost of ownership for three to five years in writing. Beware of free claims as you want to deal with a company which has a business model beyond the next sale.