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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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  • payment link providers UK

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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  • 7 card payment readers

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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  • card machine top list

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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  • retail POS system

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 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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  • 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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  • food truck POS system

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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  • Zettle Terminal next to Dock & Printer

Zettle Terminal review: sleek, mobile all-in-one card machine with receipt printer

Zettle Terminal is an elegant touchscreen card machine with POS software and SIM card. We look at features and judge if it's worth the cost.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-09-01T08:17:58+01:00June 22nd, 2022|Tags: Zettle|
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  • iZettle review UK

Zettle review (ex-iZettle): easy, versatile card reader and app for small businesses

Zettle accepts credit and debit cards on the go, but is it the best card reader in the UK? Here's our expert take.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-19T20:41:10+00:00April 19th, 2022|Tags: Chip and PIN, NFC, Zettle|
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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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  • Zettle vs Square

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-12-13T13:27:25+00:00September 3rd, 2021|Tags: iPad POS, Square UK, Zettle|
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  • iZettle printer

Receipt printers compatible with Zettle – the ultimate overview

If you're considering getting an Zettle receipt printer, look no further. Here's an overview of all compatible printers.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-16T14:41:04+00:00June 16th, 2021|Tags: Receipts, Zettle|
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  • free POS software UK

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|2022-08-19T19:42:20+01:00March 23rd, 2021|Tags: Loyverse, Shopify UK, Square UK, SumUp, Zettle|
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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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-09T13:36:09+00:00March 5th, 2021|Tags: Handepay, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay, Zettle|
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  • Zettle Food and Drink review UK

Zettle Food and Drink review: simple POS system for small eateries

How good is the Zettle Food and Drink app for iPad? What does it cost? We tested Zettle's latest POS app for coffee shops, bars and food trucks alike.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-03T10:06:46+00:00March 1st, 2021|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Zettle|
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