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Best ecommerce platforms for small businesses in the UK

Which ecommerce platform is the best for a small business? We've analysed UK options and pick the best-value online stores you can afford.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-14T01:18:52+00:00Published: March 14th, 2025|Tags: BigCommerce UK, EKM, Shopify UK, Square UK, Wix UK|
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Best card readers with app for iPhone and Android phones

Compare all credit card readers that work with an iPhone, iPad or Android app in the UK. Which is best - and worth the cost - for a small business?

Emily Sorensen2025-03-05T09:15:50+00:00Published: January 16th, 2025|Tags: Barclaycard Business, Elavon, Mobile Payments, Revolut, Shopify UK, Square UK, SumUp, Zettle|
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6 best retail POS systems for shops in the UK

What's the best EPOS system for small shops in the UK? Although many options prevail, only few tills are great for small retailers.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:27:59+00:00Published: August 6th, 2024|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Retail POS, Shopify UK, Square UK, Vend, Zettle|
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Shopify card reader review: POS payments for multichannel selling

Shopify has a card reader that pairs with a POS app for retail shops. Is it worth the cost when you have to subscribe to an ecommerce plan?

Emily Sorensen2024-09-02T11:31:04+01:00Published: August 13th, 2024|Tags: Shopify UK|
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  • iZettle vs Shopify

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.

Emily Sorensen2024-01-23T08:45:36+00:00Published: March 20th, 2019|Tags: Retail POS, Shopify UK, Zettle|
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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?

Emily Sorensen2024-01-07T16:05:57+00:00Published: July 23rd, 2020|Tags: Shopify UK|
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Shopify POS review UK: best for unifying online with in-store sales simply

We've tested Shopify POS Pro and Lite and share our insights. Is this the best way for online merchants to sell in store?

Emily Sorensen2023-07-28T14:09:21+01:00Published: January 17th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Retail POS, Shopify UK|
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  • ReRun interview about Shopify

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?

Emily Sorensen2023-03-02T14:34:11+00:00Published: July 30th, 2020|Tags: Shopify UK|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2022-08-19T19:42:20+01:00Published: March 23rd, 2021|Tags: Loyverse, Shopify UK, Square UK, SumUp, Zettle|
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  • Shopify vs Wix

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.

Emily Sorensen2022-02-09T13:33:55+00:00Published: October 22nd, 2020|Tags: Shopify UK, Wix UK|
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  • Shopify vs Square contrast

Shopify vs Square: online retail or versatile tools – which is better?

What's better: Shopify or Square - or both? Compare the big differences in fees, payment systems, POS and online store features.

Emily Sorensen2021-12-14T13:04:20+00:00Published: December 14th, 2021|Tags: Shopify UK, Square UK|
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  • BigCommerce vs Shopify

BigCommerce vs. Shopify: similar plans, but payments can be deal-breaker

Shopify and BigCommerce have very similar ecommerce plans, but payments can get pricey with the wrong choice.

Emily Sorensen2021-01-10T19:50:25+00:00Published: December 12th, 2019|Tags: BigCommerce UK, Shopify UK|
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