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When you’re thinking about getting a card machine, there are lots of options out there.  It usually boils down to two choices, whether to rent or to buy.  There are advantages and disadvantages to both options. Renting a card machine Renting a card machine has its advantages and disadvantages. Renting…

If you are thinking about taking card payments for the first time, or even if you already take payments, one of the choices you’ll need to make is what type of card machine you should go for.  There are a lot of options out there, which can be a bit…

You’ve decided that the time has come to change merchant service provider.  Maybe you aren’t getting the best deal, or the customer service hasn’t been good.  Whatever the reason, you need to know how to change provider. It can be quite a task, with lots of things to consider.  We’ve…

The exhibition season is now in full swing, and you may be contemplating attending one in the near future. Exhibitions offer amazing opportunities to meet prospective customers and market your products and services. But, they are hard work. As a result, some small firms try one event and then give…

If you’re a mobile trader, you’re always going to be looking out for ways to wow your customers.  You may have thought about fancy table decorations, special offers, visually appealing merchandise and many more options. If you haven’t already thought about these extra options/services, then they may help you wow…

Apple Pay is a mobile payment and digital wallet service from Apple, makers of the iPhone and iPad. It lets users make payments using their phone or tablet.  At the moment a few banks support it, such as Santander and RBS.  Most other banks intend to support it from next…

Taking mobile card payments can be confusing and tricky.  For a start you need to make decisions about merchant services providers, card payment machines (including rent or buy) and all manner of things.  In doing so, you might miss some important stuff. If you’re in a fixed location, check your…

Grow your business by accepting debit and credit card payments Whether you are operating a new or established business, at some point you’ll need to think about taking credit and debit card payments.  This gives your customer the convenience of paying by mobile phone, tablet, online and without cash in-store.…