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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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  • charity card payment

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+00:00February 23rd, 2023|Tags: Square, SumUp, 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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Which card machine models dominate the UK market in 2023?

Card machines are still a staple for face-to-face businesses, but which are the most promising models on the payments market?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-02-17T08:27:59+00:00February 15th, 2023|Tags: Ingenico, PAX, Revolut, SumUp|
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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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  • restaurant POS system counter

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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  • iZettle Reader 2 vs SumUp Air card readers

Zettle vs SumUp: cheap card readers, increasingly different services

Which is best: SumUp or Zettle card readers? The differences in products and features are deciding factors.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-16T19:44:37+00:00January 9th, 2023|Tags: SumUp, Zettle|
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Best payment apps (and card reader) for busking in the UK

What's the best way to collect donations and tips as a street musician? We shortlist the apps and card reader that buskers would get the most out of.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-12-13T13:41:36+00:00December 13th, 2022|Tags: QR Codes, SumUp, 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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  • Best card machine for taxi drivers

Best card machines for taxi drivers and private hire cabs

We've carefully selected the best card terminals for UK- and London-based cab drivers, private hire taxis and fleet owners.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-11-08T11:31:45+00:00November 8th, 2022|Tags: myPOS, SumUp, Takepayments, Viva Wallet, Zettle|
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  • myPOS vs SumUp

SumUp or myPOS? Convenient card machines, different systems

Which is best: myPOS or SumUp? The card machines are varied, while fees suit different merchants. Compare the costs, accounts and features.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-11-01T23:31:06+00:00November 1st, 2022|Tags: myPOS, SumUp|
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  • SumUp vs Dojo

Dojo vs SumUp: simplified card machine package or simplified pricing?

Does Dojo or SumUp have the best card reader deal? How do fees, terminals, payments, POS features and service compare? We tested them to find out.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-02-15T18:45:32+00:00September 22nd, 2022|Tags: Dojo, SumUp|
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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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  • 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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  • SumUp Point of Sale logo next to tablet

SumUp Point of Sale (formerly Goodtill) review: affordable, not always smooth

The old Goodtill is now SumUp Point of Sale, but does it work well? We tested the POS app, backend and support to discover pros and cons.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-02-16T15:49:43+00:00February 21st, 2022|Tags: Goodtill, iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, SumUp|
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SumUp Invoices review: surprisingly complete for a free system

SumUp's invoice software is a simple way for freelancers and small companies to bill clients. Does it have all the features you need? Any trade-offs?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-03T14:11:30+00:00February 3rd, 2022|Tags: Invoices, SumUp|
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  • SumUp Air on blue background

SumUp review: affordable, no-fuss card readers with many extras

SumUp is probably the cheapest card reader service with mobile app, but what can you expect for the low fees?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-02-13T08:41:59+00:00January 6th, 2022|Tags: Chip and PIN, NFC, SumUp|
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