I am hoping to start a business very shortly (Retail) and the store would stock about 2000 different lines. Ideally, an EPOS system would help me keep in touch with sales per item, VAT rate per item, stock taking etc etc which is what I need but I am being quoted in the region of €6k plus VAT for the pleasure. As a start-up, I can think of plenty of better uses for €6k but can I really afford to be without a system which will allow me to keep track of everything? Has anybody got any advice?