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  • myPOS Smart N5 review

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?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-10-20T12:41:06+01:00Published: November 9th, 2020|Updated: October 20th, 2022|Tags: myPOS|
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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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-05-17T17:59:36+01:00Published: November 4th, 2020|Updated: May 17th, 2022|Tags: Click and Collect, QR Codes, Restaurant POS|
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  • Shopify vs Wix

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-09T13:33:55+00:00Published: October 22nd, 2020|Updated: February 9th, 2022|Tags: Shopify UK, Wix UK|
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  • Shopify Lite review UK

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?

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-25T04:16:40+01:00Published: October 13th, 2020|Updated: October 25th, 2021|Tags: iPad POS, Shopify UK|
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  • Wix review

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-23T14:38:31+00:00Published: October 13th, 2020|Updated: March 23rd, 2023|Tags: Wix UK|
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  • iZettle vs paymentsense

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-06-28T10:59:48+01:00Published: October 11th, 2020|Updated: June 28th, 2021|Tags: Paymentsense, Zettle|
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  • Square Online Store review

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-02T16:09:52+00:00Published: October 9th, 2020|Updated: March 2nd, 2023|Tags: Square UK|
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  • Clover Desktop POS hardware bundle

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-25T18:52:02+00:00Published: September 1st, 2020|Updated: February 25th, 2022|Tags: Card Machines, Clover UK, EPOS|
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  • Epos Now vs Vend

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-11-16T19:52:24+00:00Published: August 31st, 2020|Updated: November 16th, 2022|Tags: Epos Now, Retail POS, Vend|
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  • Square vs Stripe

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-12-05T21:05:22+00:00Published: August 16th, 2020|Updated: December 5th, 2022|Tags: Square UK, Stripe|
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  • Stripe payments review

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-19T13:25:52+01:00Published: August 11th, 2020|Updated: October 19th, 2021|Tags: Payment Gateway, Stripe|
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  • Barclaycard card machine review

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-06-07T14:26:45+01:00Published: July 31st, 2020|Updated: June 7th, 2022|Tags: Barclaycard Business|
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  • ReRun interview about Shopify

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?

By Emily Sorensen|2023-03-02T14:34:11+00:00Published: July 30th, 2020|Updated: March 2nd, 2023|Tags: Shopify UK|
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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.

By Emily Sorensen|2022-08-16T12:52:08+01:00Published: July 28th, 2020|Updated: August 16th, 2022|Tags: ANNA Money, Monzo, Revolut, Starling Bank, Tide|
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  • Shopify review

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?

By Emily Sorensen|2021-12-14T13:15:07+00:00Published: July 23rd, 2020|Updated: December 14th, 2021|Tags: Shopify UK|
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  • Holvi review UK account

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.

By Emily Sorensen|2021-10-20T08:17:00+01:00Published: July 19th, 2020|Updated: October 20th, 2021|Tags: Holvi|
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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.

By Edle Tenden|2022-02-28T14:02:28+00:00Published: July 9th, 2020|Updated: February 28th, 2022|Tags: Phone Payments|
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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?

By Emily Sorensen|2020-08-16T20:04:06+01:00Published: July 2nd, 2020|Updated: August 16th, 2020|Tags: Stripe|
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  • PayPal vs Worldpay

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.

By Edle Tenden|2020-06-22T16:44:30+01:00Published: June 22nd, 2020|Updated: June 22nd, 2020|Tags: PayPal UK, Phone Payments, Worldpay|
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  • Worldpay Virtual Terminal review

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?

By Emily Sorensen|2022-02-09T13:25:53+00:00Published: June 16th, 2020|Updated: February 9th, 2022|Tags: Phone Payments, Worldpay|
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