Square Terminal review: wireless POS terminal without complications
Square Terminal is an all-in-one card machine with touchscreen, receipt printer and checkout features in one device. Is it good enough for the price?
PayPal Zettle review: what are the draws and drawbacks?
The PayPal Zettle card reader can be handy for online and face-to-face merchants alike, but it's not for for everyone. What are the pros and cons?
Square POS review: feature-rich Point of Sale and card readers
Square offers invaluable tools for US merchants, but does it live up to the hype? We review terminals, features and more.
What is a merchant account? Does your business need one?
What are merchant accounts for credit card processing? We explain what it means, how it works and whether you should have one as a business.
SumUp review: cheap card readers, lots of value for no monthly fee
SumUp's card readers allow you to accept credit cards in person, cheaply and without fuss. Our review looks at costs, features and more.
SumUp Solo review: palm-sized smart terminal for credit card payments
Palm-sized SumUp Solo is a unique credit card terminal for simple card payments, but is it worth the price and looks?
5 best credit card readers for Android phones and tablets
What are the best credit card readers for Android devices? Small businesses have many options, but they have different pros and cons.
How does Facebook Pay work for a small business?
What is Facebook Pay and is it useful for a small business? We explain how it works, fees and whether data privacy is a concern for merchants.
6 best app-based credit card readers for iPhone
Which credit card apps for iPhone give you the most bang for the buck? We shortlist six and talk about pricing, features and more.
Top 5 Square alternatives compared
What are the card reader alternatives to Square for EMV, swipe or contactless credit cards through an app?
Square vs SumUp: which is best for your business?
Square has dominated the US market, but newer credit card readers by SumUp do a decent job too. How do their fees and features stack up?
Payment processor vs payment gateway: the core differences
What is the difference between a payment gateway and processor? Here's what they are individually and how they work together to accept credit cards.
What is credit card processing and how does it work?
How does credit card processing work? We explain this complicated process with a complete illustration and the key steps from card payment to payout.
PayPal Zettle vs. SumUp: which is better for card readers and online payments?
Who offers the best-value card reader: PayPal or SumUp? One is cheaper for face-to-face, but online integrations can be a deal-breaker.
QuickBooks Payments vs. Square: which card reader and platform is best?
Is Square or QuickBooks Payments best for a small business? We compare payment platforms, card readers and charges to see which package is the best deal.
Square vs. PayPal Zettle: first-rate card readers, notable differences
Which is better: PayPal card reader vs Square? Fees and features might lure you to one side after reading our comparison.
Square Appointments review: all-in-one POS and booking system with payments
The Square Appointments app handles bookings easily with its very versatile tools for payments, POS and customer management. Is it worth the cost?
QuickBooks GoPayment review: card reader and app with merchant account
Intuit's GoPayment is a card reader-and-app solution integrated with your online QuickBooks tools. Are fees too high considering the limiting app?
7 best ecommerce platforms for a small business
What ecommerce platform is best for a small business? Some website builders are easier than others, but pricing and online store limitations can hinder.
Wix eCommerce review: easy, adaptable website builder for small online stores
Is Wix good for online stores? The ecommerce editor works well for small businesses of all types, but you need to make peace with the limitations.