Small Business

What is a PDQ machine and how does it work?

A PDQ (process data quickly) machine is a device used by a merchant that, as the name suggests, quickly processes...

The 7 best POS systems for bars and pubs

Be it a nightclub, wine bar, or gastropub serving food, you need a point of sale (POS) system that makes...

8 payment systems for festivals, pop-ups and street food markets

You may be looking at payment systems for seasonal markets, festivals, street food stalls, pop-ups or promotional events. As the...

How to take payments as a small business

How you take payments is crucial for any small business. The shift away from cash to contactless continues to increase...

6 of the best payment systems for accepting US dollars

Whether your business offers a product or a service, markets these days are global so you need to be able...

Which card payment machine should I get for my small business?

You might be mulling over a new card reader – one that’s faster, has more features or has in-built fraud...

How to set up a POS system for your small business

Once upon a time, a POS system was nothing more than a cash register that allowed shopkeepers to process and...

Why your customers choose certain payment methods and what you can do about it

If you’ve ever seen a customer abandon their basket at checkout, you’ve probably asked yourself what went wrong. Sometimes it’s...

Are there any free card readers for small businesses?

The short answer is no, but there are some lower-cost options out there. When thinking about costs, consider your monthly...

13 of the best prepaid business cards

What are prepaid business cards? Prepaid cards offer a flexible way for small businesses to manage their cashflow and expenses....

Cheapest card payment machines – Small Business UK

Small businesses can define the cheapest card payment machines in a few different ways: by card reader price, subscription or...

Best payment processors for UK small businesses -11 of the best

UPDATED: Now that your business is ready to take payments, it’s time to think about how you’ll be processing payments....