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Cashless Payments

Articles and guides on cashless payment technologies for UK SMEs. This method has become increasingly popular due to its convenience, security, and efficiency in today’s digital age.

Business Technology

10 card payment machines ideal for small business

Featuring the SumUp Air, Zettle 2, and Small Business Pro, we break down the fees and functions of the best card payment machines for UK small businesses

Taking payments as a small business

Best payment apps for small businesses

With the number of payment methods increasing, your small business needs to be able to accommodate with all-in-one payment apps

Taking payments as a small business

How to take payments as a small business

This Small Business guide looks at all the ways you can take payments, the best handheld devices for the self-employed, payment apps and finds the cheapest card readers out there.

Finding and selling to customers

Why businesses should go cashless: pros and cons

Some businesses are opting to switch to cashless and customers have mixed feelings. Is it right for you? We look at the pros and cons.

Taking payments as a small business

How to optimise cash flow with cashless payments

The phrase ‘cash is king’ has never been truer, but how can small businesses like yours ensure a healthy inflow of money to cover costs and make profits?

Taking payments as a small business

How to sell anywhere with contactless payments

This summer, three quarters of payments to Square’s small business customers did not involve cash. It’s a growing trend that’s not going away

Taking payments as a small business

5 reasons why (and how) you should meet demand for cashless payments

How should small business owners who rely on coin-operated vending machines respond as we move to cashless payments? Upgrading to tap-and-go is easier than you think

News

Cash-only SMEs are losing over £23,000 of profit every year

Not accepting card payments could lead to a potential loss of £23,000 annually for UK small businesses, as contactless payments rise.

Taking payments as a small business

Cash comes second best to contactless cards over Black Friday weekend

More than £2 billion was spent on contactless cards during the Black Friday weekend, a new study reveals.

News

Cash transactions cost UK SMEs £9.4 billion each year

SMEs are suffering for not offering alternative payment methods to cash transactions, a new study finds.

News

Cashless payments set to explode globally, finds study

The shift towards cashless payments, driven by increasing access to smartphones and the internet, will generate an additional $10 trillion in consumer spending globally over the next decade.

News

A third of consumers believe cash will become obsolete by 2020

Consumers have demonstrated their lack of faith in the endurance of cash, with the latest payment gadgets ruling the roost, according to a study.

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world

Business Technology

The connection between digital skills and fraud prevention in small businesses

With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

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Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth