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      • LightspeedLightspeed Restaurant – Decent software, not extensive
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      • SquareSquare Virtual Terminal – Good features, no monthly fee
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  • card machine for mobile hairdresser

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.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-05T09:05:43+00:00Published: September 17th, 2024|Tags: Handepay, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, Tide, 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?

Emily Sorensen2025-03-04T10:44:07+00:00Published: January 23rd, 2024|Tags: Square UK|
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Self-service kiosks: what are the UK options?

We compare the best self-order checkout machines for small restaurants, shops and takeaway venues. What are the costs, pros and cons?

Emily Sorensen2025-02-27T09:20:45+00:00Published: February 26th, 2025|Tags: Lightspeed, Self-Service Kiosks, Square UK, SumUp, Toast|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-18T15:49:33+00:00Published: February 18th, 2025|Tags: PayPal UK, Phone Payments, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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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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  • Best cafe POS systems UK

7 best café 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.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:19:33+00:00Published: October 8th, 2024|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, Goodtill, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, TouchBistro UK, 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?

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:14:57+00:00Published: January 25th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK|
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Best providers for recurring payments in the UK

What are the best solutions for recurring payments in the UK? We compare providers, fees and payment types offered (Direct Debit or card).

Emily Sorensen2024-11-08T22:29:18+00:00Published: November 8th, 2024|Tags: Account-to-Account Payments, Direct Debit, GoCardless, PayPal UK, Recurring Payments, Square UK, Stripe, Tide|
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  • online payment systems UK

9 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.

Emily Sorensen2024-09-04T23:04:14+01:00Published: September 4th, 2024|Tags: Adyen, Airwallex, Click and Collect, Invoices, Payment Gateway, Payment Link, PayPal UK, Recurring Payments, Revolut, Square UK, Stripe, SumUp, Verifone, Worldpay|
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  • Square for Retail review

Square for Retail review: easy POS system for in-person and online retailers

Is Square for Retail good value for money? Are there enough POS features for the cost? We've tested the app and review how the plans compare.

Emily Sorensen2024-03-22T14:19:01+00:00Published: December 3rd, 2020|Tags: iPad POS, Retail POS, Square UK|
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  • Square receipt printer

Receipt printers that work with Square: a complete overview

Our guide explains all receipt printers compatible with Square POS, whether you're using iPad, iPhone, Android or Square's other hardware.

Emily Sorensen2024-03-14T19:01:30+00:00Published: March 14th, 2024|Tags: Receipts, Square UK|
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  • Square for Restaurants review

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.

Emily Sorensen2024-02-04T21:22:04+00:00Published: February 4th, 2024|Tags: Restaurant POS, Square UK|
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