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Card machines for charities: what are your options?

Getting a card machine for charity donations isn't easy in the UK. We did the research and compare all the options for a charitable cause.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-02-27T14:03:53+00:00Published: February 23rd, 2023|Updated: February 27th, 2023|Tags: Square, SumUp, Zettle|
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Square Terminal review: wireless POS terminal without complications

Square Terminal is an all-in-one card machine with touchscreen, receipt printer and checkout features in one device. Is it good enough for the price?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-24T12:01:27+01:00Published: August 19th, 2022|Updated: August 24th, 2022|Tags: Square|
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  • Square Point of Sale and credit card readers

Square POS review: feature-rich Point of Sale and card readers

Square offers invaluable tools for US merchants, but does it live up to the hype? We review terminals, features and more.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-24T12:06:04+01:00Published: August 9th, 2022|Updated: August 24th, 2022|Tags: Square|
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5 best credit card readers for Android phones and tablets

What are the best credit card readers for Android devices? Small businesses have many options, but they have different pros and cons.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-03T13:26:37+00:00Published: March 31st, 2022|Updated: January 3rd, 2023|Tags: Clover, PayPal, Shopify, Square, SumUp US|
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6 best app-based credit card readers for iPhone

Which credit card apps for iPhone give you the most bang for the buck? We shortlist six and talk about pricing, features and more.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-03T13:26:04+00:00Published: March 24th, 2022|Updated: January 3rd, 2023|Tags: Clover, Payanywhere, PayPal, QuickBooks, Square, SumUp US|
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Top 5 Square alternatives compared

What are the card reader alternatives to Square for EMV, swipe or contactless credit cards through an app?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-02-10T14:00:30+00:00Published: March 23rd, 2022|Updated: February 10th, 2023|Tags: Clover, Payanywhere, PayPal, QuickBooks, Square, SumUp US|
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  • SumUp and Square credit card readers

Square vs SumUp: which is best for your business?

Square has dominated the US market, but newer credit card readers by SumUp do a decent job too. How do their fees and features stack up?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-03T13:27:41+00:00Published: March 22nd, 2022|Updated: January 3rd, 2023|Tags: Square, SumUp US|
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QuickBooks Payments vs. Square: which card reader and platform is best?

Is Square or QuickBooks Payments best for a small business? We compare payment platforms, card readers and charges to see which package is the best deal.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-11-01T20:54:09+00:00Published: November 1st, 2021|Updated: November 1st, 2021|Tags: QuickBooks, Square|
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  • Square vs PayPal card reader

Square vs. PayPal Zettle: first-rate card readers, notable differences

Which is better: PayPal card reader vs Square? Fees and features might lure you to one side after reading our comparison.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-22T16:09:03+01:00Published: October 22nd, 2021|Updated: October 22nd, 2021|Tags: PayPal, Square|
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Square Appointments review: all-in-one POS and booking system with payments

The Square Appointments app handles bookings easily with its very versatile tools for payments, POS and customer management. Is it worth the cost?

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-14T08:49:27+01:00Published: September 22nd, 2021|Updated: October 14th, 2021|Tags: Square|
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7 best ecommerce platforms for a small business

What ecommerce platform is best for a small business? Some website builders are easier than others, but pricing and online store limitations can hinder.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-03-25T12:54:55+00:00Published: July 28th, 2021|Updated: March 25th, 2022|Tags: BigCommerce, Shopify, Square, Wix|
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  • Square vs Shopify

Square vs. Shopify: two giants that do ecommerce and POS differently

Does Square Online compete with Shopify? Which has the best POS system, pricing and payments? Compare Square and Shopify features and costs.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-07-28T22:45:14+01:00Published: July 13th, 2021|Updated: July 28th, 2021|Tags: Shopify, Square|
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  • Square Online review

Square Online review: simplest and best-value online store with tons of extras

Square Online is a website builder, ordering and payment system with lots to add on. It's free to start, but does it have enough features?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-03T09:41:02+00:00Published: July 2nd, 2021|Updated: January 3rd, 2022|Tags: Square|
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  • Square for Retail review

Square for Retail review: POS system and online tools for small shops

What is Square for Retail best for? We tested this retail POS software - Free and Plus plans - and find out if app features are worth the cost.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-14T08:50:47+01:00Published: May 21st, 2021|Updated: October 14th, 2021|Tags: Square|
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  • POS systems for retail

Top 5 POS systems for retail – which is best for a small shop?

What is the best POS system for retail stores? Compare pricing, apps, features and advantages of different retail POS software.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-12T15:52:51+00:00Published: May 13th, 2021|Updated: January 12th, 2023|Tags: Lightspeed US, Square, TouchBistro|
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  • Square for Restaurants review

Square for Restaurants review: superb value, if the POS features are enough

The Square Restaurant app is ideal for busy restaurants, but what about limitations? Does it have everything? We put it to the test.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-14T08:45:52+01:00Published: April 19th, 2021|Updated: October 14th, 2021|Tags: Square|
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  • Clover vs Square

Clover vs. Square: flexible, user-friendly but very different arrangements

Which is better for a small business: Square or Clover POS? Compare systems, hardware, software and the flexibility of each platform.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-11-01T10:39:26+00:00Published: September 17th, 2020|Updated: November 1st, 2021|Tags: Clover, Square|
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Best POS systems for restaurants in the US: top 6

What are the best restaurant POS systems in the US? We compare features and costs of the most affordable packages that work with online ordering too.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-03T09:37:02+00:00Published: August 26th, 2020|Updated: January 3rd, 2022|Tags: Lightspeed US, Square, TouchBistro|
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  • Square vs Stripe Terminal

Square vs. Stripe Terminal: for entirely different businesses

Is Square better than Stripe Terminal? That depends on what kinds of payments your business takes. We compare card terminals, fees & key differentiators.

By Emily Sorensen|2020-11-12T11:53:25+00:00Published: January 21st, 2020|Updated: November 12th, 2020|Tags: Square|
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