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  • SumUp Solo review

SumUp Solo review: nifty, little touchscreen card terminal for simple payments

SumUp's latest card terminal, SumUp Solo, is a small, nifty touchscreen device for card payments. What does it cost and is it any good? We tested it.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-11-30T11:53:59+00:00Published: June 4th, 2021|Updated: November 30th, 2022|Tags: SumUp|
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  • Paymentsense review

Paymentsense review: card machine contracts with legroom to grow

Is Paymentsense good for small businesses? How much do their contracts cost? We review fees, features and customer service.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-06-07T13:57:19+01:00Published: May 27th, 2021|Updated: June 7th, 2022|Tags: Paymentsense|
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  • Cashplus vs Starling

Cashplus vs. Starling Bank: business accounts from very different banks

Which has the best business bank account: Cashplus or Starling Bank? Compare online banking features, apps and pricing for small businesses.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-07-29T22:11:46+01:00Published: May 18th, 2021|Updated: July 29th, 2022|Tags: Cashplus, Starling Bank|
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  • Wise Business account review

Wise Business account review: better than a bank account, or just for transfers?

Wise (formerly TransferWise) Business banking is cheap, but what are the limitations? How do currency accounts and international payments work?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-03T10:30:06+00:00Published: May 7th, 2021|Updated: January 3rd, 2022|Tags: Money Transfers, TransferWise|
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  • BigCommerce review UK

BigCommerce review UK: website builder designed to scale your business

Is BigCommerce too 'big' for a small business? Let us review pros and cons for online merchants in the UK.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-07T18:17:11+00:00Published: April 30th, 2021|Updated: January 7th, 2022|Tags: BigCommerce UK|
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  • TouchBistro POS review

TouchBistro review: user-friendly restaurant EPOS with good support

TouchBistro is one of the most user-friendly iPad POS systems available for UK restaurants. Is it right for your food business?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-19T20:23:06+00:00Published: April 7th, 2021|Updated: January 19th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS, TouchBistro UK|
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  • Hike POS review

Hike POS review: affordable, standard retail POS for iPad, PC and Mac

Hike is a pretty standard POS system for retailers, but has an edge over alternatives: it works on PC and Mac as well as iPad. Is it worth the cost?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-24T11:59:09+00:00Published: April 7th, 2021|Updated: January 24th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Retail POS|
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  • Vend POS on iPad placed in tablet stand on countertop

Vend POS review UK: good all-round retail POS at a reasonable price

Solid and usable, Vend has a lot to offer. With its many features and user-friendly interface, should retailers consider it?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-24T12:03:25+00:00Published: April 7th, 2021|Updated: January 24th, 2023|Tags: EPOS, Retail POS, Vend|
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  • take payments virtual terminal

Takepayments Virtual Terminal review: decent phone payments, with limitations

Phone payments through Takepayments is not for everyone. We tested it and review fees, features and service - here's what to consider.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-25T04:31:17+01:00Published: April 2nd, 2021|Updated: October 25th, 2021|Tags: Phone Payments, Takepayments|
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  • business account comparison

6 best business accounts for small companies

Compare the best business accounts for limited companies in the UK. What are the main differences in costs, plans and services?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-07-29T22:09:41+01:00Published: March 31st, 2021|Updated: July 29th, 2022|Tags: Cashplus, Monese, Monzo, Revolut, Starling Bank, Tide|
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  • Cashplus Business Account review

Cashplus Business Account review: easy to qualify, but service isn’t perfect

Are the Cashplus Bank Business Accounts any good? The loans and credit options are useful, but reviews paint a different picture.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-25T04:10:15+01:00Published: March 29th, 2021|Updated: October 25th, 2021|Tags: Cashplus|
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  • Starling vs Monzo business account

Starling Bank or Monzo for business? Compare accounts, fees and service

Should you go for a Monzo or Starling Bank account for business? We compare account features, customer service and how costs stack up.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-12-16T20:53:13+00:00Published: March 23rd, 2021|Updated: December 16th, 2021|Tags: Monzo, Starling Bank|
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  • free POS software UK

Free POS software: 5 best options without monthly fees

What are the best free POS systems for a small business? See pros and cons of each POS app for iOS and Android devices, based on our own tests.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-19T19:42:20+01:00Published: March 23rd, 2021|Updated: August 19th, 2022|Tags: Loyverse, Shopify UK, Square UK, SumUp, Zettle|
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  • Square for Restaurants review

Square for Restaurants review: plain interface, but efficient EPOS

The Square for Restaurants app looks very plain, perhaps too simple for the monthly cost? We find out by testing the software.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-01-19T20:24:27+00:00Published: March 19th, 2021|Updated: January 19th, 2023|Tags: Restaurant POS, Square UK|
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  • PayPal Business review UK

PayPal Business review: online payments platform with e-account

The PayPal Business account offers a lot of payment and merchant tools, but do the fees justify the service? Is it the be-all of online payments?

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-15T04:18:24+01:00Published: March 15th, 2021|Updated: October 15th, 2021|Tags: Money Transfers, PayPal UK|
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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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-26T14:20:13+00:00Published: March 11th, 2021|Updated: January 26th, 2022|Tags: Payment Link, Takepayments|
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  • card machine for mobile hairdresser

Best card machines for self-employed hairdressers, stylists and barbers

We cover the best card machines in the UK for self-employed hairdressers and barbers working with clients on-the-go or in-salon.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-09T13:36:09+00:00Published: March 5th, 2021|Updated: February 9th, 2022|Tags: Handepay, Square UK, SumUp, Takepayments, Worldpay, Zettle|
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  • PAX A920 review

PAX A920 terminal: unboxing, presentation and our opinion

Considering the PAX A920 card machine? We got our hands on one, unboxed it, took pictures - and discovered features you should know about.

By Emmanuel Charpentier|2023-02-15T18:44:06+00:00Published: March 4th, 2021|Updated: February 15th, 2023|Tags: PAX|
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  • Zettle Food and Drink review UK

Zettle Food and Drink review: simple POS system for small eateries

How good is the Zettle Food and Drink app for iPad? What does it cost? We tested Zettle's latest POS app for coffee shops, bars and food trucks alike.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-01-03T10:06:46+00:00Published: March 1st, 2021|Updated: January 3rd, 2022|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Zettle|
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  • Square Register review UK

Square Register review: affordable, all-in-one touchscreen till

Square Register is a classy POS system but what's the hardware, software and payment system like? We explain how it works for a small business.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-09T13:36:43+00:00Published: February 26th, 2021|Updated: February 9th, 2022|Tags: Square UK|
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