Tips vs service charge – what’s the difference and which should you accept?
How is tipping different from service charge? Which should a food-and-drink place accept? We consider the options to help merchants choose.
How to use a POS machine: step by step explained
How does a POS machine work, or rather: how do you use it? We give a definition and run through the steps to accept cash and card payments in person.
Smartpay review: EFTPOS machine your customers pay for?
Does Smartpay Australia have a good pricing plan for its EFTPOS machine? We look at the true value for small businesses that don't mind surcharging.
How much does a card machine cost? Fees explained
How much does a card machine cost in the UK? Here's our in-depth summary of prices and charges for buying and renting a terminal.
7 best invoice apps for small businesses in Ireland
Compare the best invoicing apps for small business in Ireland. We tested and researched all options, looking at fees, features and value.
9 best invoice apps for small businesses in the UK
We compare the best invoice apps for small businesses in the UK. Which are actually good value (even free)? We look at options.
myPOS Ireland review: card terminals with plenty of online account features
myPOS card machines are very versatile and sleek. Are the many payment tools, business account and Mastercard worth the fees? We tested it.
PayPal vs Square Australia: for similar services, which is better?
What's the best card reader in Australia: Square or PayPal? Fees can get high and payouts inconvenient with the wrong deal.
7 best invoicing apps in Australia for a small business
What is the best mobile invoice app for small businesses? We compare the invoicing solutions showing the greatest value for money.
Revolut Reader review: convenient in Ireland, with low domestic rate
Accept cards via Revolut? We tested Revolut's card reader, with its faults and highlights. Does the low rate compensate for a slow service?
SumUp vs Square Australia: which is better value for a small business?
Like Square, SumUp has a cheap EFTPOS machine at a low cost. How else do they compare? We look at payment features, fees, POS and more.
Elavon review: okay card machines, but so-so service better for large companies
Elavon has okay card machines, but fees are not that clear. We cover payment features and who should consider Elavon.
Lloyds Bank Cardnet review: decent card machines, average fees, slow start-up
Lloyds Bank Cardnet provides decent card machines from e.g. Clover. With a contract, average fees and slow start-up, it doesn't suit everyone.
Card machines for charities: what are your options?
Getting a card machine for charity donations isn't easy in the UK. We did the research and compare all the options for a charitable cause.
What VAT rates should you charge for takeaway food and drinks?
Cafes, restaurants and other food businesses apply different VAT rates. We explain and list the VAT required for different food and drink items.
Teya review: a card machine package that supports local businesses
Teya's card machine is a promising contender on the payment market. We tested the product and service and found its pros and cons.
Revolut POS review: exceeds expectations for a free café POS system
Revolut's POS app for iPad is basic, with surprising potential. We tested the EPOS and give our opinion of the product and service.
SumUp Point of Sale (formerly Goodtill) review: affordable, not always smooth
The old Goodtill is now SumUp Point of Sale, but does it work well? We tested the POS app, backend and support to discover pros and cons.
Square review Australia: excellent value packed into app-based card reader
Connected to the free POS app, Square Reader makes a secure EFTPOS terminal with many features - but it's not all that Square has to offer.
SumUp vs Square: which payment platform is best in Ireland?
Square and SumUp lead small-business payments in Ireland, but they still differ a lot. Compare the card readers, fees and payment features.