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Best food truck POS system: 6 best for iPad and Android tablets

What POS system for mobile food trucks is the best? Our comparison of six food truck POS apps shows which is most affordable, with just the right features.

Emily Sorensen2022-11-10T18:59:09+00:00Published: November 10th, 2022|Tags: Goodtill, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Loyverse, Restaurant POS, Square UK, SumUp, TouchBistro UK, Zettle|
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Square Appointments review: versatile booking EPOS with integrated payments

Square Appointments is not just a POS app with a booking calendar - it comes with a free booking website, payments and selling tools. But is it good?

Emily Sorensen2022-10-13T15:45:11+01:00Published: September 13th, 2021|Tags: Booking Systems, Square UK|
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How does a POS system work? The basics explained

If POS is not a standalone machine or process, then what is it? We explain how point of sale systems work, with examples of setups.

Emily Sorensen2022-09-23T17:05:27+01:00Published: July 2nd, 2018|Tags: EPOS|
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Why a POS system integrated with payments is a must

What are the reasons for integrating a POS system with card payments? Here's how an integrated till system works and why it matters for business.

Emily Sorensen2022-08-23T16:43:48+01:00Published: June 2nd, 2022|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2022-08-19T19:42:20+01:00Published: March 23rd, 2021|Tags: Loyverse, Shopify UK, Square UK, SumUp, Zettle|
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AirPOS ePOS system: right for your business?

AirPOS is an EPOS solution for iPad that makes life easier for retailers and businesses. What do you get for the money? Is it worth considering?

Oliver Wastie2022-07-05T17:31:36+01:00Published: July 22nd, 2014|Tags: EPOS|
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Five top tips for caring for the iPad you use for point of sale

If you're using iPad for your point of sale (POS), there are certain things you can do to take care of it. Our top tips help you avoid common issues.

Ben Taylor2022-07-05T17:27:45+01:00Published: September 6th, 2015|Tags: iPad POS|
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What is cloud-based POS? How does it differ from traditional till systems?

How does cloud-based POS systems compare to locally-hosted tills? We explain how it works and why it's a better system for most businesses.

Emily Sorensen2022-06-02T10:49:40+01:00Published: May 20th, 2019|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS|
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Cash register vs. POS system – what’s the difference?

They're both till points, but POS systems and cash registers are very different things - we compare the differences.

Emily Sorensen2022-06-02T10:47:47+01:00Published: June 30th, 2019|
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Accepting tips and service charge: how-tos and legal responsibilities

Accepting tips, gratuities or service charges from customers? Here's how to accept it, plus your legal responsibilities as a business.

Emily Sorensen2022-05-25T14:51:50+01:00Published: April 24th, 2019|
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Perils of paper receipts: why it really is a big deal

Paper receipts are falling out of favour - why? We address the environmental impact, health implications and disadvantages.

Emily Sorensen2022-05-20T20:14:53+01:00Published: February 14th, 2019|Tags: Receipts|
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Should you go for digital receipts or stick to (toxic) paper?

Email receipts are rising in popularity, but does it render paper receipts obsolete? There are issues with both, but newer solutions are solving them.

Emily Sorensen2022-05-20T20:14:04+01:00Published: February 11th, 2019|Tags: Receipts|
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