Hike POS review: affordable, standard retail POS for iPad, PC and Mac
Hike is a pretty standard POS system for retailers, but has an edge over alternatives: it works on PC and Mac as well as iPad. Is it worth the cost?
Vend POS review UK: good all-round retail POS at a reasonable price
Solid and usable, Vend has a lot to offer. With its many features and user-friendly interface, should retailers consider it?
Takepayments Virtual Terminal review: decent phone payments, with limitations
Phone payments through Takepayments is not for everyone. We tested it and review fees, features and service - here's what to consider.
Starling Bank or Monzo for business? Compare accounts, fees and service
Should you go for a Monzo or Starling Bank account for business? We compare account features, customer service and how costs stack up.
Free POS software: 5 best options without monthly fees
What are the best free POS systems for a small business? See pros and cons of each POS app for iOS and Android devices, based on our own tests.
PayPal Business review: online payments platform with e-account
The PayPal Business account offers a lot of payment and merchant tools, but do the fees justify the service? Is it the be-all of online payments?
Takepayments Pay by Link review: browser-based, custom payment links
Are payment links from Takepayments worth the monthly fee? We tested the features, took screenshots and share our insights.
Zettle Food and Drink review: simple POS system for small eateries
How good is the Zettle Food and Drink app for iPad? What does it cost? We tested Zettle's latest POS app for coffee shops, bars and food trucks alike.
Square Register review: affordable, all-in-one touchscreen till
Square Register is a classy POS system but what's the hardware, software and payment system like? We explain how it works for a small business.
POS systems for pubs and bars – which are the best in the UK?
The UK has no shortage of bar till systems, but which are optimal for pubs and bars? Compare features of the top six affordable apps.
History of the point of sale: from 19th century cash registers to cloud POS
From 19th century cash registers to cloud-based POS systems, we explain the key developments of the point of sale throughout history.
How to take payments over the phone
Taking payments over the phone is important for many businesses in the UK, but how do you actually do it?
Zettle Payment Link review: simplest pay-by-link option in UK
What's special about Zettle's plain-looking payment links? For a small business, you can't beat the ease, convenience & cost of these remote payments.
Can I take credit card payments over the phone? What do UK regulations say?
Are phone payments legal in the UK? What are the regulations for businesses? We explain the key rules governing over-the-phone transactions.
Worldpay Pay by Link review: traditional payment links ideal for email invoices
Not all business would like Worldpay Pay by Link. Based on fees and the web-only features, who should consider the service?
Square Online Checkout review: feature-rich payment links for any purpose
We tested Square's unique stab at pay-by-link called Online Checkout. Create unlimited, fixed payment links for free - but what are the limitations?
Revolut online payments review: convenient for cross-border businesses
How do Revolut's online payments work? What are the features and costs of the payment requests and online checkout? We look at pros and cons.
Are online payments safe? How can you sell securely online?
How safe are online payments? The stats are not bad for online merchants, but it's essential to know which security measures you need online.
Amazon Pay review: almost like PayPal, but is it better for businesses?
How does Amazon Pay work? What are the advantages and disadvantages for a small business? We give our verdict.
Weebly review Australia: easy online store builder with limitations
Weebly has long been a popular website builder, but a confusing sign-up for ecommerce can leave you with limitations. Here's what you should know.
QR code payments – what is it and how does it work?
How do QR codes work for payments? We define and explain QR code payments and discuss how merchants can accept it. Can it compete today?
SumUp Payment Links review: easy transaction links and QR codes from app
SumUp's mobile payments let customers pay on their phone via a link or QR code. How does it work and does the low cost mean there are flaws?
Starling vs. Anna Money for business: superb support, very different accounts
Which is best for small businesses & sole traders: ANNA Money or Starling Bank? Compare app features, current accounts, pricing and customer service.
Weebly online store review: easy website builder with shortcomings
Is Weebly good for an online store? Since Square bought the company, we've seen problems - but there are strong features too.
Ecommerce trends during Covid-19 – key statistics to consider for 2021
We summarise key statistics for ecommerce sales during Covid-19. How are retail and hospitality affected? What's in store for the future?
Square for Retail review: easy POS system for in-person and online retailers
Is Square for Retail good value for money? Are there enough POS features for the cost? We've tested the app and review how the plans compare.
6 ways that gift cards can boost your business
Why sell gift cards? Here's how gift cards can benefit merchants - particularly when business is limited - and a handful solutions to start with.
EKM ecommerce review: top support and well-balanced features
How does EKM hold up as an ecommerce platform? This UK-based online store comes with extra support and features to elevate sales.
What is Click & Collect? How can it work for a small business?
How does Click + Collect systems work in a small business? Our guide looks at different software setups, with tips on how to do it well.
myPOS Smart N5 review: multi-functional terminal with online account
The myPOS Smart N5 is a fancy Android terminal with checkout and business apps. It comes with a business account - so are there downsides?
Contact-free ordering – what are the options and how does it work?
What are the touch-free ordering systems for food and drink businesses? Step by step, we look at QR codes, delivery, pickup and self-service kiosks.
Mint mPOS review: basic app-based EFTPOS reader with competitive fees
Mint mPOS is a card reader that works with a smartphone app. Does your business earn enough to make the contract worthwhile?
Mint Payments review: worthy solution for EFTPOS and remote payments?
Is Mint Payments better for small or larger businesses? We review its payment solutions, fees and quality of products. What are Mint's strong points?
Shopify vs. Wix: strong ecommerce platforms with important differences
What's better: Wix or Shopify? We compare the ecommerce plans, website builders, pricing and more and find that they're quite different.
Wix online store review: easy website builder for any kind of ecommerce
Wix is a dream for the visually-minded, but is this ecommerce builder good enough for a small business? We look at the Wix online store offering.
Paymentsense vs iZettle – which is best for your small business?
Paymentsense or iZettle? Customer reviews reveal significant flaws with one of them. We compare important differences in costs, fees and services.
Square Online review: user-friendly ecommerce that works with POS
How does Square Online work? With or without POS, this ecommerce platform is super-easy to set up and run at a competitive cost.
What are interchange++ fees? How does the pricing model work?
How does the interchange++ pricing model work? We break down the costs to a simple formula used globally by payment providers.
Clover Flex and Mini review: which is the best Clover terminal in Ireland?
If it's a choice between Clover Flex vs. Clover Mini, which card terminal should you choose? We look at the hardware, POS features, costs and service.
Clover POS review: stylish till system, myriads of costs
Clover POS systems look fancy - are they worth the commitment? The till software and terminals are user-friendly, but you should consider the features.
Epos Now vs. Vend: which POS system is best for your retail business?
Should retailers be opting for Vend or Epos Now? Our comparison between these retail POS systems reveal big differences in service, features and fees.
Square vs Stripe: all-in-one platform or building blocks for payments
Is Square or Stripe better for your business? Which is cheaper? The payment systems are geared towards different merchants, but there are overlaps.
Stripe payments review: worth it for a small UK business?
Should a small ecommerce website consider using Stripe as their online gateway? How easy is it? We review features, pricing and customer service.
Wix ecommerce review: the easiest website builder for Australia?
Wix Australia is a versatile ecommerce solution for those who want a visual website builder. What about pricing and payments? What do the plans include?
Growth of cashless: SumUp takes market share in Poland
Why has Poland's card usage grown in the last years? We analyse the recent developments in electronic payments that led to SumUp's growth in Poland.
ReRun Clothing: tackling throw-away culture in the running community
We interviewed ReRun, a community interest company (CIC) prolonging the life of running clothes. How do their Shopify experiences align with the cause?
Shopify UK review – the best ecommerce platform?
Despite Shopify's popularity, it may not be the best value for a small business. Features are promising, but are fees too high?
Overview of payment solutions in Isle of Man, Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories
Which card machines and payment solutions work in British Overseas Territories, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man? Our overview compares options.
Holvi account review: basic business banking that can sort your taxes
Holvi UK has some limitations, but the accountant and invoicing could make up for it. We tested the service to review fees, app and business account features.
Shopify Australia review: adaptable ecommerce for any size business
Shopify ecommerce grows with your business - and so do the fees. We've tested the platform and review its value-for-money for a small business.
Card not present transactions – the absolute basics for merchants
What is a card not present transaction? We explain the different types (yes, there are several), security concerns and how merchants can prevent fraud.
Does Stripe offer a virtual terminal? How does it work?
With Stripe, you can activate a virtual credit card terminal - but it's not so simple. How do Stripe phone payments work? What are the alternatives?
Worldpay vs. PayPal Virtual Terminal: which is best for phone payments?
Is Worldpay or PayPal best for over-the-phone payments? We compare the fees, customer service and user experience.
Worldpay Virtual Terminal review: does the job, but fees need clarifying
Worldpay's virtual terminal works well, but what are the costs and what can you expect from the service?
SumUp Virtual Terminal review: over-the-phone payments from any device
SumUp payments over the phone are easy as pie, but maybe not as suitable as a primary solution as other virtual terminals.
PayPal Virtual Terminal review: a complicated price for phone payments
PayPal Virtual Terminal is easy to use for phone payments. The fees are high for small businesses - is the service worth it?
Monese Business account review: ideal for EEA residents with a UK company
What's special about Monese for business? We get to the bottom of account features and costs to be wary of, but also concerns about customer service.
What is a WhatsApp Business account? Should you get one?
What's the meaning of a WhatsApp Business account and would it be useful for your business? Does it cost anything? Here're how the account works.
SumUp Online Store Starter review: extremely fast setup, but too basic?
SumUp lets even non-techies build an online shop in few easy steps straight from the SumUp App - but is it too basic? We put SumUp ecommerce to the test.
PayPal.Me review: fixed payment link for PayPal transactions
What is PayPal Me used for? It's a pay by link solution for all PayPal users, but there are important limitations apart from the special features.