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What is a proforma invoice? Meaning and examples

Pro forma invoices are not a legal document, but it serves an important purpose for a business. Here's what it is and how it differs from an invoice.

Emily Sorensen2022-05-31T21:16:17+01:00Published: February 10th, 2022|Tags: Invoices|
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What is a payment link? How does it work?

How do payment links work? Not easy to answer given the mixed definitions online. We explain the term and list different kinds of pay links.

Emily Sorensen2022-04-04T12:06:12+01:00Published: March 5th, 2020|Tags: Payment Link|
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Receipt vs invoice – know the difference

Invoices and receipts differ in the fine details and legal uses. We contrast the two documents, describing characteristics and practical purposes.

Emily Sorensen2022-02-18T12:50:27+00:00Published: February 16th, 2022|Tags: Invoices, Receipts|
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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?

Emily Sorensen2022-02-03T14:11:30+00:00Published: February 3rd, 2022|Tags: Invoices, SumUp|
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Takepayments Pay by Link review: browser-based, custom payment links

Are payment links from Takepayments worth the monthly fee? We tested the features, took screenshots and share our insights.

Emily Sorensen2022-01-26T14:20:13+00:00Published: March 11th, 2021|Tags: Payment Link, Takepayments|
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Worldpay Pay by Link review: traditional payment links ideal for email invoices

Not all business would like Worldpay Pay by Link. Based on fees and the web-only features, who should consider the service?

Emily Sorensen2022-01-25T17:41:42+00:00Published: February 11th, 2021|Tags: Payment Link, Worldpay|
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Zettle Payment Link review: simplest pay-by-link option in UK

What's special about Zettle's plain-looking payment links? For a small business, you can't beat the ease, convenience & cost of these remote payments.

Emily Sorensen2022-01-25T16:40:32+00:00Published: February 15th, 2021|Tags: Payment Link, Zettle|
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What is fintech? Definition, types and significant companies

What is the meaning of fintech and how is it characterised? We explain it in clear terms, with some background and types of fintechs.

Emily Sorensen2022-01-11T15:37:40+00:00Published: August 19th, 2021|
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Amazon Pay review: almost like PayPal, but is it better for businesses?

How does Amazon Pay work? What are the advantages and disadvantages for a small business? We give our verdict.

Emily Sorensen2022-01-03T10:28:11+00:00Published: January 10th, 2021|Tags: Payment Gateway|
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How Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) works for a small business merchant

How does Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) work for a small business? We look at the different types, costs and how merchants can get started.

Emily Sorensen2021-06-08T21:31:57+01:00Published: June 8th, 2021|
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Are online payments safe? How can you sell securely online?

How safe are online payments? The stats are not bad for online merchants, but it's essential to know which security measures you need online.

Emily Sorensen2021-02-16T14:02:14+00:00Published: January 14th, 2021|Tags: Payment Gateway|
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