myPOS Smart N5 review: multi-functional terminal with online account
The myPOS Smart N5 is a fancy Android terminal with checkout and business apps. It comes with a business account - so are there downsides?
Contact-free ordering – what are the options and how does it work?
What are the touch-free ordering systems for food and drink businesses? Step by step, we look at QR codes, delivery, pickup and self-service kiosks.
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.
Shopify Lite review: online (and in-person) selling without website
The Shopify Lite plan includes Buy Buttons, POS app and more, but does it work with Instagram and Facebook? Are fees worth the limitations?
Wix online store review: easy website builder for any kind of ecommerce
Wix is a dream for the visually-minded, but is this ecommerce builder good enough for a small business? We look at the Wix online store offering.
Paymentsense vs iZettle – which is best for your small business?
Paymentsense or iZettle? Customer reviews reveal significant flaws with one of them. We compare important differences in costs, fees and services.
Square Online review: user-friendly ecommerce that works with POS
How does Square Online work? With or without POS, this ecommerce platform is super-easy to set up and run at a competitive cost.
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.
Epos Now vs. Vend: which POS system is best for your retail business?
Should retailers be opting for Vend or Epos Now? Our comparison between these retail POS systems reveal big differences in service, features and fees.
Square vs Stripe: all-in-one platform or building blocks for payments
Is Square or Stripe better for your business? Which is cheaper? The payment systems are geared towards different merchants, but there are overlaps.
Stripe payments review: worth it for a small UK business?
Should a small ecommerce website consider using Stripe as their online gateway? How easy is it? We review features, pricing and customer service.
Barclaycard card machine review: one of the better merchant services
Which businesses should consider a Barclaycard card terminal? The costs are worth it for some, but only if the service, payouts and contract suit.
ReRun Clothing: tackling throw-away culture in the running community
We interviewed ReRun, a community interest company (CIC) prolonging the life of running clothes. How do their Shopify experiences align with the cause?
5 best business accounts for the self-employed
Which business account is best for UK sole traders? We've tried different online bank accounts - let us compare their limitations and strengths.
Shopify UK review – the best ecommerce platform?
Despite Shopify's popularity, it may not be the best value for a small business. Features are promising, but are fees too high?
Holvi account review: basic business banking that can sort your taxes
Holvi UK has some limitations, but the accountant and invoicing could make up for it. We tested the service to review fees, app and business account features.
Card not present transactions – the absolute basics for merchants
What is a card not present transaction? We explain the different types (yes, there are several), security concerns and how merchants can prevent fraud.
Does Stripe offer a virtual terminal? How does it work?
With Stripe, you can activate a virtual credit card terminal - but it's not so simple. How do Stripe phone payments work? What are the alternatives?
Worldpay vs. PayPal Virtual Terminal: which is best for phone payments?
Is Worldpay or PayPal best for over-the-phone payments? We compare the fees, customer service and user experience.
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?