Which credit and debit cards to accept in your small business
Card brands are aplenty - so which debit and credit cards should you accept? We discuss Visa, Amex, JCB and all others to consider for a terminal.
Lightspeed Retail EPOS review: advanced inventory-first system
Versatile and advanced, Lightspeed Retail POS is efficient for stock and sales alike. What should SME retailers know about the service?
How to use a POS machine: step by step explained
How does a POS machine work, or rather: how do you use it? We give a definition and run through the steps to accept cash and card payments in person.
Vend and Shopify, one or both together? Considerations for serious retailers
We compare Vend's POS and Shopify's ecommerce for retailers - and how well the Vend POS + Shopify integration works.
iZettle vs. Shopify: what’s the best POS and ecommerce combo?
Which is the best e-commerce and POS combination: Shopify or iZettle? We compare features and price differences.
Why cash-only is more expensive than accepting cards
Cash businesses lose money directly and indirectly by avoiding cards. What are the costs of accepting cash, and how does it compare with cards?
Payzone review: terminals with least commitment and add-ons to sell
Payzone card machines have 12-month contracts, and add-on services are good for small shops. But what about costs and customer support?
What is a merchant account? Do I need one for my business?
Do all businesses need a merchant account? What is it anyway? We explain the merchant account definition clearly - and a few alternatives to it.
Fee scales of iZettle and PayPal — how do they compare?
We compared the fees of iZettle Reader and PayPal Here. The winner? That depends on card revenue and the type of cards you accept.
Perils of paper receipts: why it really is a big deal
Paper receipts are falling out of favour - why? We address the environmental impact, health implications and disadvantages.
Should you go for digital receipts or stick to (toxic) paper?
Email receipts are rising in popularity, but does it render paper receipts obsolete? There are issues with both, but newer solutions are solving them.
Worldpay Reader review: mobile card reader with a traditional service
Our review looks at Worldpay's versatile mobile card reader with 24/7 phone support and phone payment option.
What’s the difference between a cash advance and business loan?
How is a cash advance different from loans? Not only are they structurally different, they also have different purposes.
Top 10 cash advances for small businesses in the UK
Where can you get a merchant cash advance in the UK and how does it work? We've identified ten companies offering this alternative finance option.
iZettle Reader 2 – what’s new?
iZettle Reader 2 has landed - an improved update of the first iZettle Reader. Looking nearly identical, what's actually different about this one?
What kinds of businesses are restricted with Square, PayPal, iZettle and SumUp?
Not all merchants are approved by Square, iZettle, SumUp or PayPal. What are the restricted businesses, and why is it harder to get approval for them?
Should you set a minimum amount for card payments?
Some merchants still impose a £5 minimum on card payments, but is it a good idea - or even legal? Read this carefully if you're considering it.
The ultimate overview of acquirers for face-to-face businesses in the UK
We explain the card processing cycle and list the acquirers, ISOs and aggregators that face-to-face businesses in the UK can pick from.
Should I accept American Express? Things to consider
Should you accept Amex in your business? Let's consider reasons for and against it and how merchants can start accepting this global credit card.
Is iPad the best solution for cloud-based POS systems?
Is it best to use a cloud-based point of sale (POS) on an iPad or Android tablet? We look at the main iPad differentiators important for a POS system.