How to open a business account online
Opening a business account can be done easily thorough an app or online. What is required and what are the steps to create a business account?
5 best business accounts for the self-employed
Which business account is best for UK sole traders? We've tried different online bank accounts - let us compare their limitations and strengths.
AirPOS ePOS system: right for your business?
AirPOS is an EPOS solution for iPad that makes life easier for retailers and businesses. What do you get for the money? Is it worth considering?
Five top tips for caring for the iPad you use for point of sale
If you're using iPad for your point of sale (POS), there are certain things you can do to take care of it. Our top tips help you avoid common issues.
What is an Android POS terminal?
What is an Android POS machine and how does it work? We explain the meaning, technology, types and characteristics of these terminals.
What is a PDQ machine? How did the term evolve over time?
What's the meaning of PDQ machine? Where did it come from and what is it today? We explain the definition, history and types of PDQ machines.
Spire card machine review: UK-based supplier of terminals for any sector
Spire Payments are a card machine supplier for businesses and resellers around the world. Should you go for their terminals?
Mobile credit card readers: everything you need to know
Thanks to a new generation of mobile credit card machines, small businesses can accept cards cheaply. How do they work and what are costs like?
PDQ machine goes mobile
PDQ machines are no longer optional for small and medium-sized businesses. What are the different types for businesses? What should be considered?
Ten reasons to get a card reader for iPhone
You may have heard of compact, portable card readers, but what's all the fuss about? And what are the benefits of using an iPhone for payments?
See how iZettle helps designer Emma Cornes sell bags
We interviewed Emma Cornes, an aspiring businesswoman and creative bag designer from the Scottish Borders, about how iZettle has helped her business.
20 questions when choosing a card terminal for your business
Choosing a card machine can be difficult, but not if you consider these key questions. What should you ask yourself to choose the right card terminal?
Clover Flex review: multi-functional card machine with touchscreen
The Clover Flex card machine is a mobile smart POS terminal with customised features (at a cost). We analyse specs and terms to be wary of.
Retail Merchant Services review: good card machines, no competitive edge
Retail Merchant Services card machines may be good, but are costs too high for what you get? What makes RMS worthwhile?
Paymentsense review: card machine contracts with legroom to grow
Is Paymentsense good for small businesses? How much do their contracts cost? We review fees, features and customer service.
Handepay card machine review: average contract with a few benefits
Are Handepay card machines worth the long commitment? What does the Price Challenge entail? Here's our verdict on Handepay.
Elavon card machine review UK: so-so service that could be cheaper
Elavon Merchant Services offers many card machines, but fees are not that clear. We cover payment features and who should consider Elavon.
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.
How to use a POS machine: step by step explained
How does a POS machine work, or rather: how do you use it? We give a definition and run through the steps to accept cash and card payments in person.
What is cloud-based POS? How does it differ from traditional till systems?
How does cloud-based POS systems compare to locally-hosted tills? We explain how it works and why it's a better system for most businesses.