SumUp 3G and Printer review: lowest-cost terminal with receipt printer in UK
The SumUp 3G with Printer is a cheap, two-piece card terminal that prints receipts. How does it work and who should use it?
What is an X report vs Z report? How are they done?
What are Z reports and X reports? Whether you have a cash register, card machine or EPOS system, they have the same purpose, but are done differently.
POS software comparison of leading till systems in the UK
We compare the five best EPOS software in the UK, focusing on key differences in cost, functionality and purpose.
BigCommerce vs. Shopify: similar plans, but payments can be deal-breaker
Shopify and BigCommerce have very similar ecommerce plans, but payments can get pricey with the wrong choice.
How can you accept cards when there’s no 3G or internet?
With no network connectivity like 3G, and no WiFi or internet, how do you take card payments? We give you the options - with or without a card machine.
POS system feature list: 50 to consider
What are the most important POS functions in a till system? We list the top 50 POS features businesses should consider.
How much does a point of sale (POS) system cost?
What does a POS system cost? We break down the price of POS equipment and software - including hidden costs.
Multichannel vs. omnichannel – what’s the difference?
What's the meaning of omnichannel vs multichannel retail? We look at definition, examples and the combined ecommerce and in-store approach to sales.
Short-term card machine rental vs buying a card reader
Card terminal hire for short periods can cost more than buying a card reader upfront, so why still consider it?
How to make your cafe sustainable: 10 impactful actions
As a cafe owner, how can you make your coffee shop greener? Here's how to reduce your environmental footprint.
Worldpay or Payzone? Similar services, not the same strengths
Is Payzone or Worldpay best? Their terminals and payment solutions are similar, but their pros and cons are very different.
What is a neobank? How does it differ from traditional banks?
We give a definition of neobank, along with examples of such challenger banks. How is it different from traditional banks?
Worldpay vs. iZettle: two very different payment services
Is iZettle or Worldpay best for your business? Here's what merchants should know about these very different services.
Should you accept cash in your business? Pros and cons of card-only
More and more small businesses only accept cards, but is it wise to not accept cash? We list upsides and downsides to card-only.
The historical roots of electronic card machines
The story behind electronic payment terminals starts with Diners Club. What happened since, in chronological order?
What does ‘smart terminal’ mean?
What does smart terminal mean in the context of card payments? We give examples of smart terminal POS.
What is PIN on glass? How it differs from PIN on COTS
How does PIN on glass work? We explain the PIN entry process compared with PIN on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) devices.
What POS hardware do you really need in a till system?
What hardware components are most important in a POS system? We list the core POS equipment in order of priority.
The battle of payments in Denmark: is Dankort losing traction?
How is Denmark's national debit card faring against international competition and mobile payments? Statistics tell a complicated story of change.
Offline mode of a POS system – what should you know and prepare for?
How can tills work offline? Some cloud-based EPOS have an offline mode, but not all functions will work - read the ins and outs.