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  • SumUp Virtual Terminal review

SumUp Virtual Terminal review: over-the-phone payments from any device

SumUp payments over the phone are easy as pie, but maybe not as suitable as a primary solution as other virtual terminals.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-25T04:26:19+01:00Published: June 15th, 2020|Updated: October 25th, 2021|Tags: Phone Payments, SumUp|
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  • PayPal Virtual Terminal review

PayPal Virtual Terminal review: a complicated price for phone payments

PayPal Virtual Terminal is easy to use for phone payments. The fees are high for small businesses - is the service worth it?

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-20T08:19:25+01:00Published: June 12th, 2020|Updated: October 20th, 2021|Tags: PayPal UK, Phone Payments|
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  • Monese Business account review

Monese Business account review: ideal for EEA residents with a UK company

What's special about Monese for business? We get to the bottom of account features and costs to be wary of, but also concerns about customer service.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-10-13T18:37:39+01:00Published: June 11th, 2020|Updated: October 13th, 2022|Tags: Monese|
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  • Verifone card machine review

Verifone card machine review: good terminals that fit around your business

Do Verifone terminals live up to the company's global aspirations - in the UK? We review the card machine models, costs and where to get one.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-06-07T14:35:49+01:00Published: June 5th, 2020|Updated: June 7th, 2022|Tags: Verifone|
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  • Clover Flex review

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-06-07T14:19:35+01:00Published: June 2nd, 2020|Updated: June 7th, 2022|Tags: Clover UK|
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  • Monzo Business account review

Monzo Business account review: competitive bank, but needs to catch up

Is a Monzo Business account any good compared to the Personal account? We've tested the service and review costs, pros and cons of the features.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-15T04:35:48+01:00Published: May 27th, 2020|Updated: October 15th, 2021|Tags: Monzo|
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What is a WhatsApp Business account? Should you get one?

What's the meaning of a WhatsApp Business account and would it be useful for your business? Does it cost anything? Here're how the account works.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-21T21:40:17+00:00Published: May 22nd, 2020|Updated: January 21st, 2022|Tags: Social Media|
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  • SumUp Online Store Starter review

SumUp Online Store Starter review: extremely fast setup, but too basic?

SumUp lets even non-techies build an online shop in few easy steps straight from the SumUp App - but is it too basic? We put SumUp ecommerce to the test.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-03T10:21:45+00:00Published: May 18th, 2020|Updated: January 3rd, 2022|Tags: SumUp|
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  • Tide business account review

Tide business account review: flashy e-money account with limitations

Is Tide business account any good for small businesses? Is it a safe banking platform? We discuss Tide account fees, app, service and limitations.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-11T21:22:34+00:00Published: May 12th, 2020|Updated: January 11th, 2023|Tags: Tide|
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  • SumUp with Bixolon receipt printer

SumUp receipt printers – what are your options?

With SumUp Air, you need a mobile receipt printer to print paper receipts. Which ones are compatible? We look at options.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-16T14:41:34+00:00Published: April 29th, 2020|Updated: February 16th, 2022|Tags: Receipts, SumUp|
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  • PayPal Me review

PayPal.Me review: fixed payment link for PayPal transactions

What is PayPal Me used for? It's a pay by link solution for all PayPal users, but there are important limitations apart from the special features.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-02-16T14:00:22+00:00Published: April 27th, 2020|Updated: February 16th, 2021|Tags: Payment Link, PayPal UK|
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How to set up an online store in one day: 9 streamlined steps

How do you create an online shop for a small business quickly? We guide you through the 9 necessary steps to launch your ecommerce sales tomorrow.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-02T14:40:12+00:00Published: March 26th, 2020|Updated: March 2nd, 2023|
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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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-04-04T12:06:12+01:00Published: March 5th, 2020|Updated: April 4th, 2022|Tags: Payment Link|
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  • iZettle Go app on Apple devices standing on a table

iZettle Go app review: how far can the POS system go?

What is iZettle Go and do you get enough POS features, considering it is free? We dig into its possibilities and limitations.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-15T09:55:20+01:00Published: March 3rd, 2020|Updated: October 15th, 2021|Tags: EPOS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Zettle|
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  • iZettle E-commerce review

iZettle E-commerce review: is it the right choice for your business?

Are you a small retail business looking to sell online? Our iZettle E-commerce review looks at whether this is the right choice.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-06-01T10:35:56+01:00Published: March 3rd, 2020|Updated: June 1st, 2022|Tags: Zettle|
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  • how to clean a card machine

How to clean your credit card machine: tips and steps to follow

Want to prevent spreading germs or just keep your payment device in tip-top condition? Our guide tells you how to sanitise a card terminal in every way.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-11-03T23:12:02+00:00Published: March 2nd, 2020|Updated: November 3rd, 2022|
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  • SumUp vs Worldpay

SumUp vs Worldpay: simplified payments or tailored package at a price?

We compare pros and cons of two very different payment companies: SumUp and Worldpay. How costly are the card machine packages for a small business?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-09-22T01:29:32+01:00Published: February 27th, 2020|Updated: September 22nd, 2022|Tags: SumUp, Worldpay|
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  • SumUp 3G review

SumUp 3G review – an uncomplicated card machine for anywhere

SumUp 3G is a no-frills card machine, a low-cost way to payments with a network connection. And limitations?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-06-07T16:47:53+01:00Published: February 19th, 2020|Updated: June 7th, 2022|Tags: SumUp|
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  • SumUp 3G Printer review

SumUp 3G and Printer review: lowest-cost terminal with receipt printer in UK

The SumUp 3G with Printer is a cheap, two-piece card terminal that prints receipts. How does it work and who should use it?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-11-30T11:50:52+00:00Published: February 18th, 2020|Updated: November 30th, 2022|Tags: SumUp|
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  • Coronavirus on payment terminal

Coronavirus can be transmitted via payment terminal buttons and banknotes

Money is the ultimate carrier of coronavirus, and this is true for both cash and card machines. Here's what the research says and how to minimise spread.

By Jamie Roberts|2020-03-02T12:09:44+00:00Published: February 17th, 2020|Updated: March 2nd, 2020|
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