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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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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?

Emily Sorensen2022-04-03T19:42:48+01:00Published: February 2nd, 2022|
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London taxi cabs required to accept card and contactless payments

In London black cabs, it's now a requirement to offer card payment as an option. We look at the implications and card solutions for cab drivers.

Dee Primett2022-04-01T17:09:56+01:00Published: April 11th, 2016|Tags: Contactless|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2022-03-25T11:13:06+00:00Published: December 13th, 2021|Tags: Mobile Payments|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2022-03-25T11:10:12+00:00Published: March 25th, 2022|Tags: Click and Collect|
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Clover POS review: stylish till system, myriads of costs

Clover POS systems look fancy - are they worth the commitment? The till software and terminals are user-friendly, but you should consider the features.

Emily Sorensen2022-02-25T18:52:02+00:00Published: September 1st, 2020|Tags: Card Machines, Clover UK, EPOS|
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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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iZettle rebrands to Zettle by PayPal

From 10 February 2021, iZettle is no longer called that. Learn more about the decision behind its new branding.

Jamie Roberts2022-02-09T13:42:49+00:00Published: February 9th, 2021|Tags: Zettle|
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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?

Emily Sorensen2022-02-09T13:40:48+00:00Published: December 4th, 2020|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2022-02-09T13:33:55+00:00Published: October 22nd, 2020|Tags: Shopify UK, Wix UK|
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Worldpay Virtual Terminal review: does the job, but fees need clarifying

Worldpay's virtual terminal works well, but what are the costs and what can you expect from the service?

Emily Sorensen2022-02-09T13:25:53+00:00Published: June 16th, 2020|Tags: Phone Payments, Worldpay|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2022-02-08T13:45:12+00:00Published: February 8th, 2022|Tags: Social Media|
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