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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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  • till rolls

Aren’t till rolls all the same? Types of receipt paper rolls explained

What are the different types of receipt paper rolls? We compare paper roll qualities, sizes and other characteristics for receipt printing.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-05-20T20:12:27+01:00May 20th, 2022|Tags: Receipts|
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  • cafe owner using laptop

How to easily grow your cafe with online tools

How can you grow your small food business with online tools? We list the essential and free tools you need to grow sales online.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-05-17T18:09:09+01:00May 17th, 2022|Tags: Social Media|
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  • smiling couple looking at finances

Standing order vs Direct Debit – what’s the difference?

Is a standing order the same as a Direct Debit? No, there are differences between them. We go into the functional and legal aspects of the payments.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-05-14T14:02:16+01:00May 14th, 2022|
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  • different barcode scanners on coloured backgrounds

What are the barcode scanner options in retail?

What barcode scanner types are there? How do they work and what are they for? We list the different setups and scanning methods.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-05-13T22:41:22+01:00May 13th, 2022|
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  • Worldpay card machines

Worldpay card machine review: geared towards steady businesses

Many companies use Worldpay, but are the card machines worth the cost and fees? Let's look at what a contract involves.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-05-06T16:41:15+01:00May 6th, 2022|Tags: Worldpay|
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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|2022-05-03T15:49:44+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|2022-05-03T10:15:08+01:00April 21st, 2022|Tags: Square UK|
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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 EPOS systems for restaurants in the UK.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-04-22T13:51:31+01:00April 20th, 2022|Tags: Epos Now, Goodtill, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Square UK, SumUp, TouchBistro UK|
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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|2022-04-19T12:19:04+01:00April 19th, 2022|Tags: Chip and PIN, NFC, Zettle|
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  • card machine options

7 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|2022-04-21T17:55:35+01:00April 12th, 2022|Tags: Barclaycard Business, Card Machines, Dojo, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay, Zettle|
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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|2022-04-07T11:30:08+01:00April 7th, 2022|Tags: PayPal UK, Phone Payments, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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  • EVO card machine accepting contactless card

EVO Payments review: card machines on tiered, all-inclusive plans

Are EVO card machines worth the fixed monthly cost and contract? What do reviews say? We investigated the service, pros and cons.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-03-29T14:32:04+01:00March 29th, 2022|
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  • online food ordering illustration

What is online ordering? Definition, types and examples

What is considered online ordering? How does it work? We look at the meaning, types and methods of ordering products and food online.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-03-25T11:10:12+00:00March 25th, 2022|Tags: Click and Collect|
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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|2022-03-09T17:11:19+00:00March 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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  • magnified SKU by shopping basket and notebook

What is SKU and how is it used in retail?

The meaning of SKU in retail is simple, but easily mistaken for other codes. What are SKUs and how are they used in shops and online?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-05-13T22:25:23+01:00March 4th, 2022|Tags: EPOS|
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  • QR code menu sign on restaurant table

QR code menus – how does it work?

Contactless menus via QR code allow diners to order and pay themselves. How does this process work for the customer and merchant?

By James Andrew Howden|2022-03-10T13:06:57+00:00March 3rd, 2022|Tags: QR Codes|
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  • Lloyds Cardnet card machines

Lloyds Bank Cardnet review: decent card machines, average fees, slow start-up

Lloyds Bank Cardnet provides decent card machines from e.g. Clover. With a long contract, average fees and slow start-up, it doesn't suit everyone.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-25T19:05:09+00:00February 25th, 2022|
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  • QR code menu in hands of woman by open restaurant

Why digital QR code menus will probably stay post-Covid

Digital menus via QR code have become a fixture in restaurants during Covid, but will they stay after the pandemic? We look at the data and trends.

By James Andrew Howden|2022-03-03T11:59:42+00:00February 24th, 2022|Tags: QR Codes|
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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|2022-02-28T12:44:17+00:00February 21st, 2022|Tags: Goodtill, iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, SumUp|
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