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What is an X report vs Z report? How are they done?

What are Z reports and X reports? On a cash register, card machine or EPOS system, they have the same purpose, but are done differently.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-20T18:37:20+00:00Published: March 20th, 2025|Tags: EPOS|
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Best restaurant POS systems in the UK

What is the best till software for food and drink? We rank leading POS systems for small-to-medium restaurants in the UK.

Emily Sorensen2025-03-11T14:23:32+00:00Published: April 15th, 2024|Tags: Epos Now, Goodtill, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Square UK, SumUp, Toast, TouchBistro UK|
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Self-service kiosks: what are the UK options?

We compare the best self-order checkout machines for small restaurants, shops and takeaway venues. What are the costs, pros and cons?

Emily Sorensen2025-02-27T09:20:45+00:00Published: February 26th, 2025|Tags: Lightspeed, Self-Service Kiosks, Square UK, SumUp, Toast|
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Lightspeed Restaurant POS review: above-average app, with some limitations

We tested the Lightspeed Restaurant POS system. Are the features, costs, customer support and user experience enough for restaurants?

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:33:44+00:00Published: February 7th, 2024|Tags: iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS|
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6 best retail POS systems for shops in the UK

What's the best EPOS system for small shops in the UK? Although many options prevail, only few tills are great for small retailers.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:27:59+00:00Published: August 6th, 2024|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Retail POS, Shopify UK, Square UK, Vend, Zettle|
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  • Best cafe POS systems UK

7 best café POS systems for coffee shops in the UK

What's the best cafe till system in the UK? We rate top EPOS software for coffee shops, looking at features, service and overall value.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:19:33+00:00Published: October 8th, 2024|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, Goodtill, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Revolut, Square UK, SumUp, TouchBistro UK, Zettle|
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Square Point of Sale review UK: free, but worthwhile?

Square Point of Sale offers more than standard features you get in other POS apps. But for a free app, are there any caveats?

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:14:57+00:00Published: January 25th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK|
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Do you need a self-service kiosk for in-store ordering?

Is it worth getting a self-service point of sale (POS)? We look at the benefits, disadvantages and reasons for choosing it.

Emily Sorensen2025-01-12T22:16:32+00:00Published: April 3rd, 2023|Tags: Self-Service Kiosks|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2024-07-20T17:08:50+01:00Published: July 20th, 2024|
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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.

Emily Sorensen2024-07-06T23:31:18+01:00Published: July 6th, 2024|
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Loyverse POS review: good starting point, but limits could be deal-breaking

Loyverse POS is great value for money, but does it work well? We tested the app and looked closer at the fees of add-ons you may need.

Emily Sorensen2024-04-26T20:11:15+01:00Published: February 5th, 2024|Tags: Loyverse|
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  • Revolut POS software on iPad next to Revolut card reader

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.

Emily Sorensen2024-04-21T13:29:30+01:00Published: April 21st, 2024|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Revolut|
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