Kiosk Solutions Oct-Nov 2017 | Page 26

kiosk deployment Make your kiosk a success Adding self-service tech can be a real boon for retail businesses, but only if you’ve done your research By Meg C Hall, NCR Silver – www.ncrsilver.com 26 KIOSK solutions Are you taking advantage of self-service technology? According to research from Bouncepad, three out of four consumers are more likely to visit a store where tech is part of the experience. What’s more, they report having an improved customer experience if they can self- serve using tablets. NCR Silver asked Craig Allen Keefner, executive director of the Kiosk Industry Association, to share his advice for how to make sure your small business’s kiosk project is a success. Identify the purpose of your kiosk Just as you need a business plan to effectively run your business, adding new customer-facing technology requires planning and strategy if it’s going to work. While a plan doesn’t guarantee a successful project, it certainly helps things to go more smoothly. Many business owners don’t fully think through everything they want their self-serve station to accomplish, said Keefner. “Have a clear idea of which benefit(s) you want to bring to