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      • SumUp 3G and PrinterSumUp 3G & Printer – Lowest-cost card machine
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      • LightspeedLightspeed Restaurant – Decent software, not extensive
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      • VendVend POS – Solid for complex retail
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      • ShopifyShopify – Popular for a reason
      • WixWix eCommerce – Easy, affordable website builder
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      • SquareSquare Virtual Terminal – Good features, no monthly fee
      • PayPalPayPal Phone Payments – Big provider, costs on high side
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      • RevolutRevolut Online Payments – Affordable cross-border payments
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  • online booking system on a laptop

What to look for in an online scheduling system: 12 features explained

What features should an online booking system have? How do you decide on one? We explain the most important characteristics of booking software.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-10-13T15:44:28+01:00October 13th, 2022|Tags: Booking Systems|
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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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  • 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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  • person taking iPhone photo of small bottles

How to take good product photos that increase online sales

Want to take product photos that increase your sales online? Just got an iPhone or other smartphone? Create beautiful shots with these tricks.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-08T13:45:12+00:00February 8th, 2022|Tags: Social Media|
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  • Big Cartel logo on laptop screen

Big Cartel UK review: trusted, but limited, online store for creatives

Big Cartel is an ecommerce platform for makers and artists. It's easy to set up, but are the limited features a greater hindrance or help?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-04-03T19:42:48+01:00February 2nd, 2022|
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  • Etsy box and craft materials

How to start your side venture on Etsy: 10 important steps

Want to open a shop on Etsy? We help you through the first steps to start your side venture as a UK seller, with tips and info about fees.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-08T13:31:08+00:00January 28th, 2022|
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  • click and collect sign

Is click-and-collect here to stay post-pandemic?

Click and Collect has saved many businesses during Covid, but is it just for lockdowns or the long term too? We look a the stats and trends.

By James Andrew Howden|2022-01-19T10:41:24+00:00January 17th, 2022|Tags: Click and Collect|
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  • Instagram Business new pages

Instagram for Business: how does it work and is it a good idea?

Is an Instagram Business Account worth it? What's required to use it? We explain how it works and consider if businesses should get one.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-08T13:35:16+00:00January 14th, 2022|Tags: Social Media|
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  • Shopify vs Square contrast

Shopify vs Square: online retail or versatile tools – which is better?

What's better: Shopify or Square - or both? Compare the big differences in fees, payment systems, POS and online store features.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-12-14T13:04:20+00:00December 14th, 2021|Tags: Shopify UK, Square UK|
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  • m-commerce illustration

What is m-commerce? Definition and types explained

Mobile commerce (m-commerce) is buying and selling through a mobile device - but what does that look like? We explain the meaning and types.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-03-25T11:13:06+00:00December 13th, 2021|Tags: Mobile Payments|
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Mobile commerce trends, statistics and implications for the future

How has mobile commerce responded to Covid and the growth of ecommerce? We look at trends, stats and implications for businesses in the future.

By James Andrew Howden|2023-01-08T21:57:17+00:00December 10th, 2021|Tags: Mobile Payments|
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  • Squarespace review ecommerce

Squarespace online store review: beautiful designs for simple ecommerce

Squarespace commerce plans are for online stores with a visually stunning theme, but are features too limited and charges too high?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-03T10:16:51+00:00October 14th, 2021|Tags: Squarespace|
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  • best ecommerce platform UK

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-17T13:21:53+00:00September 16th, 2021|Tags: BigCommerce UK, EKM, Shopify UK, Square UK, Wix UK|
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  • BigCommerce review UK

BigCommerce review UK: website builder designed to scale your business

Is BigCommerce too 'big' for a small business? Let us review pros and cons for online merchants in the UK.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-07T18:17:11+00:00April 30th, 2021|Tags: BigCommerce UK|
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  • Weebly ecommerce review

Weebly online store review: easy website builder with shortcomings

Is Weebly good for an online store? Since Square bought the company, we've seen problems - but there are strong features too.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-08T21:52:44+00:00December 9th, 2020|
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  • ecommerce trends 2021

Ecommerce trends during Covid-19 – key statistics to consider for 2021

We summarise key statistics for ecommerce sales during Covid-19. How are retail and hospitality affected? What's in store for the future?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-09T13:40:48+00:00December 4th, 2020|
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  • EKM review

EKM ecommerce review: top support and well-balanced features

How does EKM hold up as an ecommerce platform? This UK-based online store comes with extra support and features to elevate sales.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-03T10:19:20+00:00November 20th, 2020|Tags: EKM|
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  • click and collect definition

What is Click & Collect? How can it work for a small business?

How does Click + Collect systems work in a small business? Our guide looks at different software setups, with tips on how to do it well.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-03-25T11:17:06+00:00November 17th, 2020|Tags: Click and Collect|
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  • Shopify vs Wix

Shopify vs. Wix: strong ecommerce platforms with important differences

What's better: Wix or Shopify? We compare the ecommerce plans, website builders, pricing and more and find that they're quite different.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-09T13:33:55+00:00October 22nd, 2020|Tags: Shopify UK, Wix UK|
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  • Shopify Lite review UK

Shopify Lite review: online (and in-person) selling without website

The Shopify Lite plan includes Buy Buttons, POS app and more, but does it work with Instagram and Facebook? Are fees worth the limitations?

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-25T04:16:40+01:00October 13th, 2020|Tags: iPad POS, Shopify UK|
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