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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?

Joey H Martens2022-06-07T16:17:30+01:00Published: May 30th, 2016|Tags: Card Machines|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2022-06-02T10:49:40+01:00Published: May 20th, 2019|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS|
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Cash register vs. POS system – what’s the difference?

They're both till points, but POS systems and cash registers are very different things - we compare the differences.

Emily Sorensen2022-06-02T10:47:47+01:00Published: June 30th, 2019|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2022-06-01T10:35:56+01:00Published: March 3rd, 2020|Tags: Zettle|
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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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ANNA business account review: no-fuss banking with a human touch

Is ANNA a good business account? How do fees work? Are funds secure? We tested the service and have some things to say about the customer experience.

Emily Sorensen2022-05-30T20:19:04+01:00Published: May 30th, 2022|Tags: ANNA Money|
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Accepting tips and service charge: how-tos and legal responsibilities

Accepting tips, gratuities or service charges from customers? Here's how to accept it, plus your legal responsibilities as a business.

Emily Sorensen2022-05-25T14:51:50+01:00Published: April 24th, 2019|
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Perils of paper receipts: why it really is a big deal

Paper receipts are falling out of favour - why? We address the environmental impact, health implications and disadvantages.

Emily Sorensen2022-05-20T20:14:53+01:00Published: February 14th, 2019|Tags: Receipts|
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Should you go for digital receipts or stick to (toxic) paper?

Email receipts are rising in popularity, but does it render paper receipts obsolete? There are issues with both, but newer solutions are solving them.

Emily Sorensen2022-05-20T20:14:04+01:00Published: February 11th, 2019|Tags: Receipts|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2022-05-20T20:12:27+01:00Published: May 20th, 2022|Tags: Receipts|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2022-05-17T18:09:09+01:00Published: May 17th, 2022|Tags: Social Media|
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Offline mode of a POS system – what should you know and prepare for?

How can tills work offline? Some cloud-based EPOS have an offline mode, but not all functions will work - read the ins and outs.

Emily Sorensen2022-05-04T15:33:59+01:00Published: July 1st, 2019|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS|
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