PDQ machine goes mobile
PDQ machines are no longer optional for small and medium-sized businesses. What are the different types for businesses? What should be considered?
Ten reasons to get a card reader for iPhone
You may have heard of compact, portable card readers, but what's all the fuss about? And what are the benefits of using an iPhone for payments?
See how iZettle helps designer Emma Cornes sell bags
We interviewed Emma Cornes, an aspiring businesswoman and creative bag designer from the Scottish Borders, about how iZettle has helped her business.
20 questions when choosing a card terminal for your business
Choosing a card machine can be difficult, but not if you consider these key questions. What should you ask yourself to choose the right card terminal?
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.
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.
iZettle E-commerce review: is it the right choice for your business?
Are you a small retail business looking to sell online? Our iZettle E-commerce review looks at whether this is the right choice.
What is a proforma invoice? Meaning and examples
Pro forma invoices are not a legal document, but it serves an important purpose for a business. Here's what it is and how it differs from an invoice.
ANNA business account review: no-fuss banking with a human touch
Is ANNA a good business account? How do fees work? Are funds secure? We tested the service and have some things to say about the customer experience.
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.
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.
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.
Aren’t till rolls all the same? Types of receipt paper rolls explained
What are the different types of receipt paper rolls? We compare paper roll qualities, sizes and other characteristics for receipt printing.
How to easily grow your cafe with online tools
How can you grow your small food business with online tools? We list the essential and free tools you need to grow sales online.
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.
What is a payment link? How does it work?
How do payment links work? Not easy to answer given the mixed definitions online. We explain the term and list different kinds of pay links.
Big Cartel UK review: trusted, but limited, online store for creatives
Big Cartel is an ecommerce platform for makers and artists. It's easy to set up, but are the limited features a greater hindrance or help?
London taxi cabs required to accept card and contactless payments
In London black cabs, it's now a requirement to offer card payment as an option. We look at the implications and card solutions for cab drivers.
What is m-commerce? Definition and types explained
Mobile commerce (m-commerce) is buying and selling through a mobile device - but what does that look like? We explain the meaning and types.
What is online ordering? Definition, types and examples
What is considered online ordering? How does it work? We look at the meaning, types and methods of ordering products and food online.