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5 best retail POS systems for small shops in the UK

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

By Emily Sorensen|2021-04-06T10:48:24+00:00March 25th, 2021|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS, iZettle, Lightspeed, Retail POS, Shopify, Square, Vend|
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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|2021-03-23T14:54:30+00:00March 23rd, 2021|Tags: iZettle, Loyverse, Shopify, Square, SumUp|
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Square for Restaurants review: plain interface, but efficient EPOS

The Square for Restaurants app looks very plain, perhaps too simple for the monthly cost? We find out by testing the software.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-04-09T19:43:35+00:00March 19th, 2021|Tags: Restaurant POS, Square|
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Best card machines for self-employed hairdressers, stylists and barbers

We cover the best card machines in the UK for self-employed hairdressers and barbers working with clients on-the-go or in-salon.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-03-05T20:56:11+00:00March 5th, 2021|Tags: iZettle, Square, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-02-26T14:19:04+00:00February 26th, 2021|Tags: Square|
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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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-02-25T11:48:06+00:00February 25th, 2021|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, iPad POS, iZettle, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Square, TouchBistro|
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Best restaurant POS systems in the UK

What is the best till software for food and drink? We rank six leading EPOS systems for restaurants in the UK.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-02-24T22:41:29+00:00February 24th, 2021|Tags: Epos Now, Goodtill, iPad POS, iZettle, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Square, TouchBistro|
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Virtual terminals in the UK: 5 best providers

What's the best virtual terminal for small businesses in the UK? Some providers are more costly than others.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-04-02T17:20:55+00:00February 24th, 2021|Tags: PayPal, Phone Payments, Square, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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8 best online payment systems for small businesses in the UK

What are the best online payment systems for a small business? We look at the selling tools, fees and main features of our top picks.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-03-23T19:03:29+00:00February 24th, 2021|Tags: Adyen, Payment Gateway, Payment Link, PayPal, Revolut, Square, Stripe, SumUp, Worldpay|
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8 best payment link providers in the UK

What are the best payment links for small businesses? We review the top pay-by-link solutions for remote card payments by email, text & social media.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-04-02T09:53:36+00:00February 17th, 2021|Tags: Adyen, iZettle, Payment Link, PayPal, Revolut, Square, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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