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Zempler Bank business account review: easy to qualify, imperfect service

Is Zempler Bank (formerly Cashplus) business account any good? The credit options are useful, but reviews paint a different picture.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-19T22:48:28+00:00Published: February 19th, 2025|Tags: Cashplus|
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Virtual terminals in the UK: 5 best for small businesses

What's the best virtual terminal for small businesses in the UK? Some providers are more costly than others.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-18T15:49:33+00:00Published: February 18th, 2025|Tags: PayPal UK, Phone Payments, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay|
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Card machines for international use – what are the alternatives?

Are you looking for a card terminal that accepts payments abroad? Here are the options for getting paid on business trips overseas.

Nicole Willing2025-02-12T17:38:38+00:00Published: February 12th, 2025|
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Lightspeed Restaurant POS review: above-average app, with some limitations

We tested the Lightspeed Restaurant POS system. Are the features, costs, customer support and user experience enough for restaurants?

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:33:44+00:00Published: February 7th, 2024|Tags: iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS|
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GoCardless review: popular platform for smooth direct bank payments

Is GoCardless any good for a small business? How does it work? We tested the product and review costs, service and features in detail.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:32:38+00:00Published: March 4th, 2024|Tags: Account-to-Account Payments, Direct Debit, GoCardless, Recurring Payments|
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Starling Bank business account review: real UK bank with general banking services

Starling Business Account is for sole traders and limited companies in the UK. Is it as good as high street banks? We tested the service.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:28:55+00:00Published: October 5th, 2024|Tags: Money Transfers, Starling Bank|
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6 best retail POS systems for shops in the UK

What's the best EPOS system for small shops in the UK? Although many options prevail, only few tills are great for small retailers.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:27:59+00:00Published: August 6th, 2024|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Retail POS, Shopify UK, Square UK, Vend, Zettle|
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Zettle review (ex-iZettle): easy card readers and app for small businesses

Zettle accepts credit and debit cards on the go, but is it the best card reader in the UK? Here's our expert take.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:21:50+00:00Published: February 28th, 2024|Tags: Chip and PIN, NFC, Zettle|
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Worldpay card machine review: geared towards steady businesses

Many companies use Worldpay, but are the card machines worth the cost and fees? Let's look at what a contract involves.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:17:41+00:00Published: October 11th, 2024|Tags: Worldpay|
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Teya review: a card machine package that supports local businesses

Teya's card machine is a promising contender on the payment market. We tested the product and service and found its pros and cons.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:16:19+00:00Published: April 26th, 2024|Tags: Teya|
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Square Point of Sale review UK: free, but worthwhile?

Square Point of Sale offers more than standard features you get in other POS apps. But for a free app, are there any caveats?

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:14:57+00:00Published: January 25th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK|
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Best payment apps (and card reader) for busking in the UK

How can you collect donations and tips as a street musician? We shortlist the apps and card readers that buskers would get the most out of.

Emily Sorensen2025-01-22T22:28:41+00:00Published: January 22nd, 2025|Tags: QR Codes, Revolut, SumUp, Zettle|
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