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.
iZettle & Windows Phone 8: why does it lack support?
When iZettle first launched a few years ago, it was compatible only with the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. Since then, the service has added several countries in Europe and beyond, but it has only gained compatibility with Android devices. No Windows Phone, no BlackBerry. The same applies for iZettle's main [...]
iZettle app functionalities you may not use but should
Owning an iZettle Chip and PIN card reader and using the app on your smartphone or tablet is just the first step toward growing your business. Now that you have made the decision to accept card payments with an app, you can start gathering more data than ever and [...]
iZettle transaction limits: the full story for PIN and Sign readers
Numerous iZettle reviews have mentioned the long list of positive benefits of the iZettle chip & PIN system for accepting credit and debit card payments, which is rapidly transforming the business landscape. However, one subject that continually causes confusion and is the source of some negative iZettle review comments and [...]
How to obtain Santander UK cashback on iZettle card reader
Is there a way to get an iZettle Chip and PIN card reader at a discount – let's say, half price? Well, in fact, if you are a Santander business current account customer, there is. Here is how you can get it. Update 2016: Santander no longer offers cashback for [...]
What are Payleven’s business analytics and loyalty programme?
Payleven and SumUp have merged under the name of SumUp, so Payleven no longer accepts new customers. New merchants may sign up with SumUp or consider alternatives. For small businesses looking for a means of accepting credit cards without having to pay large fees, Payleven represents one [...]
Are viruses a threat to mobile point of sale systems (mPOS)?
In the wake of the Target data breach in late 2013, which exposed the credit and debit card accounts of 70 million holiday shoppers, both investors and merchants have started searching for alternatives to upgrade outdated payments technology. Are mobile point of sale (mPOS) systems part of the solution, or do [...]
Five top tips for mobile point of sale (mPOS)
Thanks to modern payment providers like iZettle and SumUp, it’s now straightforward to give your small enterprise the kind of payment handling capabilities that were once the exclusive preserve of larger businesses. The ability to accept card payments any time and anywhere increases your potential revenue and customer base, [...]