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.
Square Appointments review: versatile booking EPOS with integrated payments
Square Appointments is not just a POS app with a booking calendar - it comes with a free booking website, payments and selling tools. But is it good?
Square Invoices review: the easiest low-cost way to send invoices
Square Invoices offers more than just basic features at no monthly cost. For just pay a card fee, send different kinds of invoices.
Square Virtual Terminal review: phone payments the simplest way possible
Square's virtual terminal is cheap, easy to use and requires no commitment. How does it work? Any feature limitations?
Square vs Zettle: which payment and POS system is best for your business?
Zettle and Square have the same transaction fee and no fixed monthly costs, but there are other crucial differences between them.
PayPal vs. Square Virtual Terminal: which is best for a small business?
Is PayPal or Square Virtual Terminal best for small businesses? Compare features, costs and service of these popular phone payment solutions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Square Online Checkout review: feature-rich payment links for any purpose
We tested Square's unique stab at pay-by-link called Online Checkout. Create unlimited, fixed payment links for free - but what are the limitations?
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.
Square Online review: user-friendly ecommerce that works with POS
How does Square Online work? With or without POS, this ecommerce platform is super-easy to set up and run at a competitive cost.
Square vs Stripe: all-in-one platform or building blocks for payments
Is Square or Stripe better for your business? Which is cheaper? The payment systems are geared towards different merchants, but there are overlaps.
POS software comparison of leading till systems in the UK
We compare the five best EPOS software in the UK, focusing on key differences in cost, functionality and purpose.
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 or Android.
Payleven alternatives in the UK
Payleven merged with SumUp in 2016. We've updated our list of Payleven alternatives to show the similar card readers.
What kinds of businesses are restricted with Square, PayPal, iZettle and SumUp?
Not all merchants are approved by Square, iZettle, SumUp or PayPal. What are the restricted businesses, and why is it harder to get approval for them?