r/beermoney: Is Reselling POS Systems Real Beer Money?
Reddit r/beermoney: the ultimate truth about earning extra cash by introducing or reselling POS systems
r/beermoney is about small, low-effort ways to earn extra cash, usually surveys, tasks and cashback. Selling business software is a different kind of work, and it is better to say so now. This page explains who it suits, what it takes, and where it is not beer money at all.
By the Posso Editorial Team·Published
This guide was produced by Posso, a UK hospitality POS provider. It is not an independent review, and it is written to start a conversation with people who want to resell Posso. It does not promise earnings, and it says where the idea is harder than it sounds.
Why r/beermoney is worth asking before you start
In communities like r/beermoney, the same practical worries come up far more than any single idea. These are the ones worth checking before you put time into reselling POS systems:
These are common themes, not a verdict from any one post. We have not summarised individual threads: the links below open live searches so you can read the discussions yourself.
Quick answers
The short version, before the detail. Everything here applies to selling to UK takeaways, cafés and restaurants.
Is it quick beer money?
No
It is not a survey or a task. You are introducing a product to business owners, which takes conversations and time.
Who it suits
People who already know owners
If you know a takeaway or café owner, a single introduction is the simplest route. If you do not, it will be slow.
The size of the reward
Ask for it in writing
Rewards depend on the arrangement. Posso does not publish referral or reseller figures on this page, so ask us.
The biggest risk
Doing the work for nothing
Agree who gets credit for a customer you introduce before you make the call.
What to avoid
Paying to join
A genuine arrangement does not charge you for the right to introduce customers. Be wary of any that do.
The honest summary
Occasional, not constant
Think of it as a rare larger payout for a real introduction, not a steady stream of small ones.
The ultimate truth, in one paragraph
Reselling POS systems is not beer money in the usual sense. It is not a quick task and it does not pay out in small steady amounts. If you know a takeaway or café owner who needs a better till, one introduction can be worth far more than a month of surveys, but only if it happens, and it will not happen on demand.
What r/beermoney asks, by topic
Organised by question rather than by thread. Each topic links to a live r/beermoney search so you can read what people say.
01Is it worth the effort?
Beer money works when the effort per pound is tiny. Introducing a business to a POS system takes real conversations, so it only makes sense if the reward is meaningful and you already have the contacts.
02When do you get paid?
Payment timing is one of the first questions on r/beermoney. For any introduction or reseller arrangement, ask when you are paid, what triggers the payment and what happens if the customer cancels.
03Paying to start
The community is wary of anything that asks for money before you can earn, and that is a sensible rule here too. Ask whether any hardware or fee is required before you begin.
04Is it legitimate?
Look for a real company, a real phone number and written terms. Posso Ltd is a UK hospitality POS provider supporting 500-plus businesses, with a published phone line and UK support.
05Small tasks versus one big sale
Most beermoney is lots of small payments. A POS introduction is the opposite: one sale, or none. The reward is irregular, so do not count on it for a bill.
06Needing a business to sell to
You need a customer. If you have a local takeaway, café, pub or fish and chip shop in your contacts, you have what the product needs. If not, this is probably not for you.
07Time spent versus earned
Track your hours. If you spend ten hours on a conversation that does not convert, the average falls quickly. Be honest with yourself about whether the possible reward justifies it.
08Rules and tax
Extra income can be taxable. HMRC publishes guidance on the trading allowance, and an accountant can tell you what applies to you.
Ways to earn, compared
How reselling Posso compares with the other routes people on r/beermoney usually weigh. These are general descriptions, not earnings figures.
| Route | Upfront cost | Time to first sale | Ongoing work | Recurring income | Main risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paid surveys and tasks | None | Minutes | Constant | No | Very low pay per hour |
| Introduce a business to Posso (agent) | Ask us | Weeks | Low | Monthly on software licences; terms on registration | Irregular, you need a contact |
| Resell hardware | Often stock or deposits | Weeks | Medium | Usually none | Not beer money: needs real selling |
| Cashback and referrals for consumer apps | None | Days | Low | No | Small and capped rewards |
Where a detail is marked "ask us", Posso does not publish it on this page. Confirm the terms in writing with any provider before you commit.
The reseller's checklist
The questions to ask any provider before you sell for them, Posso included.
- 1Is there a written reseller agreement, and who owns the customer relationship?
- 2Are you paid once per sale, or on the monthly fees as well?
- 3When are you paid, and what happens if the customer cancels?
- 4Who does the setup, menu build and staff training: you or the provider?
- 5Who answers the phone when the customer’s till stops working at 7pm on a Friday?
- 6Do you need to buy stock or hardware up front?
- 7Can you demonstrate the product to a customer before you sell it?
- 8Is the product built for the customers you can actually reach (UK takeaways, cafés, restaurants)?
- 9What does the provider’s own pricing page say, and can a customer compare it with yours?
- 10Are you allowed to white-label it, or must you use the provider’s brand?
- 11Do you need to be a registered company, and do you need to charge VAT?
- 12What does the provider do if you sell to someone who is already their customer?
What you would be selling
Posso One is a UK hospitality platform for takeaways, fish and chip shops, kebab shops, pizza shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs. It covers POS tills, self-order kiosks, online ordering, kitchen display screens, integrated card payments and digital menu screens.
- Supports 500-plus businesses
- UK-based support, Monday to Friday, 9am to 9:30pm
- Customer software and support from £25 plus VAT a month
- free setup, with staff training included
- Hardware with a two-year hardware warranty
- Customer finance from £24.92 a week over 12, 24 or 36 months, subject to status
Posso runs an independent sales agent programme: you sell to UK businesses, and Posso provides targeted leads in your area, training, demo packs and proposal templates, and handles installation and technical support.
We are not a neutral party. The commission structure is not published on this page: register your interest on the agents page and it is sent to you with the onboarding details.
Want to sell Posso? Register as an agent
Send your name, location and sales background on the agents page and Posso will send you the commission structure and onboarding details, in writing, before you commit to anything.
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How this page was put together
We wrote down the questions people typically ask in r/beermoney when they weigh up an idea like this, and answered them for reselling POS and EPOS systems in the UK. We did not copy or summarise individual posts, and we did not include usernames, vote counts or quotations. The links open live r/beermoney searches so you can read the discussions yourself. This page contains no earnings figures, because none can be promised.
Disclosures
This guide was produced by Posso and is not independent or impartial. Reddit is a trademark of Reddit, Inc.; Posso is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Reddit, and this page is not endorsed by Reddit or by the r/beermoney community. Nothing here is financial, tax or legal advice: speak to an accountant about your own situation.
This is one part of the Posso EPOS system — the same till, kitchen display, ordering and card payments, set up for your type of venue. Every one-off and monthly cost is on the EPOS pricing page.
r/beermoney and POS reselling: FAQs
Does Posso have a reseller or agent programme?
Yes. Posso has an independent sales agent programme for people who sell to UK businesses. Posso provides targeted leads in your chosen area, training, demo packs and proposal templates, and handles installation and technical support. Register your interest on the agents page and the commission structure and onboarding details are sent to you.
Is reselling POS systems real beer money?
Not in the usual sense. It is B2B sales, not a quick online task. It suits people who already know business owners and want an occasional larger payout, not a steady stream of small ones.
Can I earn extra cash by introducing a business to Posso?
You can enquire. Posso does not publish referral or reseller rewards on this page, so use the form and we will explain the arrangement. Ask any provider for the terms in writing.
Do I have to pay anything to start?
You should be wary of any arrangement that charges you to join. Ask Posso, or any provider, whether any fee or hardware purchase is required before you begin.
Is Posso a real company?
Yes. Posso Ltd is a UK hospitality POS provider supporting 500-plus businesses, with UK-based support Monday to Friday, 9am to 9:30pm, and a published phone number: 0808 175 3956.
Will I be taxed on extra income?
Possibly. HMRC publishes guidance on the trading allowance and on declaring extra income. Speak to an accountant about your own situation.
How long does it take to get paid?
That is set by the arrangement, not by the product. Ask when payment is made, what triggers it, and what happens if the customer cancels.
Is this page independent?
No. It was written by Posso, a UK hospitality POS provider, and it is designed to start a conversation with people interested in introducing or reselling Posso. It gives honest answers, including that this is not typical beer money.
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