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  • invoice app for small business

9 best invoice apps for small businesses in the UK

We compare the best invoice apps for small businesses in the UK. Which are actually good value (even free)? We look at options.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-24T17:10:47+00:00March 15th, 2023|Tags: Invoices, Monzo, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, Xero, Zettle|
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9 best payment link providers in the UK

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

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-02T21:54:03+00:00March 2nd, 2023|Tags: Adyen, Airwallex, Monzo, Payment Link, PayPal UK, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay, Zettle|
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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?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-02-18T20:34:05+00:00February 18th, 2023|Tags: Barclaycard Business, Elavon, Mobile Payments, Revolut, Shopify UK, Square UK, SumUp, Zettle|
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8 best card machines for small UK businesses compared

After much analysis and testing, we've created this shortlist of the UK's top card machines to help you compare options.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-02-23T13:44:04+00:00February 9th, 2023|Tags: Barclaycard Business, Card Machines, Dojo, myPOS, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay, Zettle|
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  • Square Point of Sale

Square Point of Sale review UK: free, but worthwhile?

Square Point of Sale offers more than standard features you get in other POS apps. But for a free app, are there any caveats?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-25T23:48:33+00:00January 25th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK|
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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+00:00January 23rd, 2023|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Retail POS, Shopify UK, Square UK, Vend, Zettle|
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Best restaurant POS systems in the UK

What is the best till software for food and drink? We rank leading POS systems for small-to-medium restaurants in the UK.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-02-02T08:59:19+00:00January 19th, 2023|Tags: Epos Now, Goodtill, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Square UK, SumUp, TouchBistro UK|
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  • Best cafe POS systems UK

7 best cafe POS systems for coffee shops in the UK

What's the best cafe till system in the UK? We rate top EPOS software for coffee shops, looking at features, service and overall value.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-19T20:07:02+00:00January 16th, 2023|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, Goodtill, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Square UK, SumUp, TouchBistro UK, Zettle|
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  • iPad POS system UK

Best iPad POS systems in the UK

Whether you run a retail, food or service business, our comparison of the best iPad till systems helps you uncover which to consider.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-19T20:09:45+00:00November 23rd, 2022|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK, TouchBistro UK, Vend, Zettle|
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Best food truck POS system: 6 best for iPad and Android tablets

What POS system for mobile food trucks is the best? Our comparison of six food truck POS apps shows which is most affordable, with just the right features.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-11-10T18:59:09+00:00November 10th, 2022|Tags: Goodtill, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Loyverse, Restaurant POS, Square UK, SumUp, TouchBistro UK, Zettle|
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  • Square Terminal review

Square Terminal review: card machine and POS in one affordable device

Square Terminal is both a card machine and POS system with a touchscreen, but how does it work and is it sufficient?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-16T11:25:12+01:00May 2nd, 2022|Tags: Square UK|
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  • SumUp vs Square

SumUp vs Square: which is best for face-to-face and online merchants?

Compare Square and SumUp card readers, fees, POS apps and remote payment methods. What's the best one for small UK businesses?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-04-29T16:33:02+01:00April 27th, 2022|Tags: Square UK, SumUp|
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  • Square card reader and app

Square review: mobile card reader big on payments features

Square's card reader, free POS app and lack of monthly fees are great, but what is so special about this payments service? We put it to the test.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-23T15:56:14+00:00April 21st, 2022|Tags: Square UK|
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  • best virtual terminal UK

Virtual terminals in the UK: 5 best for small businesses

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

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-03T13:09:46+00:00April 7th, 2022|Tags: PayPal UK, Phone Payments, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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  • online payment systems UK

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 and fees, weighing up the pros and cons.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-23T16:47:32+01:00March 9th, 2022|Tags: Adyen, Click and Collect, Invoices, Payment Gateway, Payment Link, PayPal UK, Revolut, Square UK, Stripe, SumUp, Verifone, Worldpay|
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  • POS system for pizzeria

The best pizza POS systems in the UK

What's the best pizza restaurant POS system with options for delivery and Click & Collect? We compare the leading software for small pizzerias.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-19T20:13:27+00:00January 20th, 2022|Tags: Click and Collect, EPOS, Epos Now, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Revel Systems, Square UK|
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  • POS for takeaway

6 best POS systems for takeaway and delivery

What are the best POS systems for takeaway, delivery, table orders and pickup? We analyse the most affordable software with most features for the price.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-08T21:53:33+00:00January 7th, 2022|Tags: Click and Collect, EPOS, Goodtill, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Revel Systems, Square UK, TouchBistro 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+00:00December 14th, 2021|Tags: Shopify UK, Square UK|
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  • BestZettle vs SumUp vs Square

Square vs Zettle vs SumUp: compare the UK’s best card readers

Our Zettle, Square and SumUp comparison tables show key differences in fees, features and card reader capabilities.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-09-01T08:41:38+01:00December 6th, 2021|Tags: Chip and PIN, NFC, Square UK, SumUp, Zettle|
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  • best ecommerce platform UK

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+00:00September 16th, 2021|Tags: BigCommerce UK, EKM, Shopify UK, Square UK, Wix UK|
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