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      • SquareSquare Virtual Terminal – Good features, no monthly fee
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  • Instagram Business new pages

Instagram for Business: how does it work and is it a good idea?

Is an Instagram Business Account worth it? What's required to use it? We explain how it works and consider if businesses should get one.

Emily Sorensen2022-02-08T13:35:16+00:00Published: January 14th, 2022|Tags: Social Media|
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How to start your side venture on Etsy: 10 important steps

Want to open a shop on Etsy? We help you through the first steps to start your side venture as a UK seller, with tips and info about fees.

Emily Sorensen2022-02-08T13:31:08+00:00Published: January 28th, 2022|
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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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What is a virtual terminal?

A virtual terminal is a secure screen for processing card payments remotely. How does it work and what are the characteristics?

Emily Sorensen2022-01-26T14:22:33+00:00Published: December 16th, 2021|Tags: Phone Payments|
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  • Takepayments Pay By Link

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 UK review

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 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.

Emily Sorensen2022-01-21T21:40:17+00:00Published: May 22nd, 2020|Tags: Social Media|
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What’s the difference between a cash advance and business loan?

How is a cash advance different from loans? Not only are they structurally different, they also have different purposes.

Emily Sorensen2022-01-21T21:11:27+00:00Published: January 7th, 2019|
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Is click-and-collect here to stay post-pandemic?

Click and Collect has saved many businesses during Covid, but is it just for lockdowns or the long term too? We look a the stats and trends.

James Andrew Howden2022-01-19T10:41:24+00:00Published: January 17th, 2022|Tags: Click and Collect|
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Ingenico card terminals: what’s new about the Move 5000 and Axium D7?

Ingenico has a new card machine range, including Move 5000. We compare key differences between the new models.

Emmanuel Charpentier2022-01-12T09:46:04+00:00Published: June 21st, 2019|Tags: Chip and PIN, Ingenico, NFC|
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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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