PayNuts vs Smartpay: which is better for your business?
Smartpay is known for its "Zero Cost" pricing, but PayNuts is a serious contender with its surcharging. We compare the EFTPOS plans.
PayPal Here Australia review – is it better than the competition?
Is PayPal Here the best card reader service in Australia? We discuss fees, eftpos acceptance, payouts, pros and cons of this well-known solution.
Are cash-only businesses legal, and recommended, in Australia?
Is cash only legal in Australia? Is it a good idea for merchants? We review statistics, laws, public perception and whether you should accept cards.
eWAY SmartPOS Australia review: worthy mPOS solution for small businesses?
eWay Australia offers an attractive offering for tap, chip & swipe card payments via a mobile phone app. What's special and not-so-favourable about it?
CommBank Emmy review: mobile EFTPOS reader from a big bank
Emmy offers a compact payment terminal targeted at small businesses, with same-day settlement and round-the-clock customer support.
Albert EFTPOS tablet review: touchscreen payment terminal from CommBank
CommBank's touchscreen POS terminal comes with a high monthly fee. Is it the right choice for card payments, or too fancy for a small business?
EFTPOS terminal security: best practices for small business owners
How can merchants maintain and enhance security of card machine transactions? We list the key tips to follow in a small business.
What is eftpos in Australia? How does it work?
How do eftpos payments (not EFTPOS machines) work? We explain the ins and outs of this ubiquitous payment network exclusive to the Australian market.
What are least-cost routing payments?
What is least-cost routing in payments? We look at merchant-choice routing in Australia and how it works with dual-network debit cards.
What needs to be on a tax invoice?
Sending a tax invoice comes with the responsibility to include specific details on the document. What information is required?
Buy now, pay later trends in Australia: where’s it heading?
Current trends point towards a fractious landscape for BNPL providers. How does this affect consumers, credit card providers and merchants?
More Payments review: no-contract terminals with fair EFTPOS rates
More Payments offers competitive fees on Till card machines, but is that all? We review the package, payments and whether there really is no contract.
Loyverse review: free POS app in Australia, mixed experiences
Loyverse POS is a borderless register app that works with Tyro and Smartpay in Australia. We tested the app and discovered the pros and cons.
Can you set a minimum amount for eftpos and other card payments?
What's the law on minimum spends for EFTPOS transactions? We explain the rules and whether it's a good idea to enforce an amount on card payments.
Stripe vs Square Australia: all-in-one platform or building blocks for payments
Stripe and Square may seem similar, but they have very different approaches to payments. How do their fees, features and service compare in Australia?
Debit cards vs eftpos: what’s the difference?
How are debit cards different from eftpos cards? Aren't they the same thing? Not quite. In plain language, we explain the key differences.
What is POS? Point of sale systems explained
What is the meaning of POS and how does it work? We explain how software and hardware make a POS system, along with examples.
How to start an online business in Australia
How do you set up and start a business online? We explain the practical steps in order of priority, along with recommendations for Australia.
Shopify Australia review: adaptable ecommerce for any size business
Shopify ecommerce grows with your business - and so do the fees. We've tested the platform and review its value-for-money for a small business.
Shopify POS Australia review: multichannel selling for Shopify retailers
Shopify POS is a clever till app for retail businesses with an online store. Unusual for its multichannel features, is the cost worth it?