Accepting contactless payments on your smartphone: what are your options?
How do you accept contactless card payments on your phone? Many tap-on-phone apps are available in the UK - here's an overview.
Square vs Zettle vs SumUp: compare the UK’s best card readers
Our Zettle, Square and SumUp comparison tables show key differences in fees, features and card reader capabilities.
“Free” business accounts – what are the hidden costs?
A "free business account" is not truthfully free. We look at the hidden costs that businesses are charged for an account with no monthly fee.
Invoice apps: as good as, or even better than, invoicing from a browser?
Are invoicing apps worth the hype? We tried invoices on phones and desktop and asked users and experts about benefits - here's what we found.
Revolut for Business review: account for borderless freelancers and companies
Revolut for Business is a current account for freelancers and companies - are there hidden fees for international transfers?
Takepayments review: tailored, all-inclusive card machine contracts
Takepayments offers competitive card machine contracts for small businesses. What about the product and quality of service?
Best providers for recurring payments in the UK
What are the best solutions for recurring payments in the UK? We compare providers, fees and payment types offered (Direct Debit or card).
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.
Contactless payment limits: everything you need to know
What are the limits on contactless transactions in the UK and beyond? When are cardholders required to enter a PIN? Here's how it works.
8 tips for setting your invoice payment terms to improve cash flow
How can businesses set their invoice payment terms to improve the cash flow? It's not so complicated if you follow these tips.
Card machines for international use – what are the alternatives?
Are you looking for a card terminal that accepts payments abroad? Here are the options for getting paid on business trips overseas.
How can virtual payment cards benefit a business?
Should you consider using virtual cards to pay for business expenses? How can you use them and what are the benefits?
Are card machines really safe? Scams and security measures explained
What makes a payment terminal safe? Here are the security features, possible scams and preventative steps merchants can take against fraud.
QR codes are replacing barcodes: practical implications for shop owners
Linear barcodes are facing discontinuation, and QR codes will take over. Is this compulsory for UK retail shops? Why and how will it happen?
8 best card machines for small UK businesses compared
After much analysis and testing, we've created this shortlist of the UK's top card machines to help you compare options.
Dojo card machine review: mobile touchscreen terminal with short contract
Dojo's card terminals are good quality, and next-day payouts a draw, but the contract suits some businesses more than others. How so?
How to protect and extend the life of your card machine
What can merchants do to protect their card machine, and thereby extend its useful life? We've gathered the official advice to follow.
SumUp Solo review: nifty, little touchscreen card terminal for simple payments
SumUp Solo is a small, nifty touchscreen device for card payments. We tested its limits, with and without the printer.
Best QR code menus for restaurants in the UK
We look at different QR code menus for restaurants, comparing simple menus with those that integrate with POS, ordering and payments.
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.