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  • 7 card payment readers

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?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-04-18T17:00:05+01:00Updated: April 18th, 2023|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.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-02T14:31:18+00:00Updated: March 2nd, 2023|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Retail POS, Shopify UK, Square UK, Vend, Zettle|
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  • Shopify POS review UK

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?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-07-28T14:09:21+01:00Updated: July 28th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Retail POS, Shopify 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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-12-14T13:04:20+00:00Updated: December 14th, 2021|Tags: Shopify UK, Square UK|
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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.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-17T13:21:53+00:00Updated: March 17th, 2023|Tags: BigCommerce UK, EKM, Shopify UK, Square UK, Wix UK|
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Shopify card reader review: POS payments for multichannel businesses

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?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-07-13T14:36:22+01:00Updated: July 13th, 2022|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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-19T19:42:20+01:00Updated: August 19th, 2022|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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-09T13:33:55+00:00Updated: February 9th, 2022|Tags: Shopify UK, Wix UK|
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  • Shopify Lite review UK

Shopify Lite review: online (and in-person) selling without website

The Shopify Lite plan includes Buy Buttons, POS app and more, but does it work with Instagram and Facebook? Are fees worth the limitations?

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-25T04:16:40+01:00Updated: October 25th, 2021|Tags: iPad 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?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-02T14:34:11+00:00Updated: March 2nd, 2023|Tags: Shopify UK|
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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?

By Emily Sorensen|2021-12-14T13:15:07+00:00Updated: December 14th, 2021|Tags: Shopify 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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-01-10T19:50:25+00:00Updated: January 10th, 2021|Tags: BigCommerce UK, Shopify UK|
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  • Vend and Shopify

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2020-08-21T19:43:55+01:00Updated: August 21st, 2020|Tags: EPOS, Retail POS, Shopify UK, Vend|
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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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-07-26T10:54:50+01:00Updated: July 26th, 2021|Tags: Retail POS, Shopify UK, Zettle|
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