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Tuesday, 18 April 2023
How to take payments safely over the phone
Taking card payments over the phone is a great way to scale your business, connect with customers near and far, and speed up billing cycles. That said, we understand that you don’t want to do anything that could infringe on yours or your customers’ financial safety — especially when the UK was named as having the ‘highest rates of phone spam and fraud’ in Europe.
Friday, 29 April 2022
How does a credit card machine work?
Spending on plastic is at an all-time high with card payments overtaking cash in the UK, so there’s no doubt having the facility to accept card payments is a no-brainer for businesses. In this blog, we'll look at what a credit card machine is, how they work and how we can help. Let’s start by stripping it right back to basics. Sometimes called a Chip & PIN or card reader, a credit card machine is exactly what it says on the tin. It’s a machine that allows you to take payment via credit card.
Wednesday, 29 December 2021
Small business payment methods
For small businesses, offering the right payment methods is what could turn window shoppers into paying customers, and that’s the aim of the game, right? In fact, as many as 87% of consumers would reportedly abandon a purchase if they thought the checkout process wasn’t up to scratch, so nailing yours is an absolute must.
Thursday, 30 September 2021
Why you should consider a loyalty programme
If you’re an avid reader of the takepayments blog (if not, where have you been?) you’ll know we harp on a lot about the value of customer loyalty and the importance of building it. That being said, customer loyalty is not something you can pluck out of thin air or develop overnight, it requires effort on your behalf but trust us, it’s well worth it.
Wednesday, 29 September 2021
How to use a POS machine
Something we’re all used to seeing day in and day out is the humble POS machine, they’re part and parcel of modern business transactions, but how do they work? The truth of the matter is there’s no such thing as a POS machine, it’s just an umbrella term used to describe any piece of equipment that is used at the Point Of Sale, AKA, POS.
Monday, 13 September 2021
Why do I need a website for my small business?
Deciding whether your business needs a website or not can be a tricky choice to make: While it is possible to run a successful business without a website, the simple fact of the matter is that in 2021, it’s never been more important to invest in a website for your business.
Friday, 20 August 2021
How do I take card payments?
Customer: Can I pay by card? Cashier: Sorry, we only accept cash.
Friday, 25 June 2021
Alternatives to online food ordering systems for takeaways and restaurants
Us Brits are a nation of takeaway lovers, and never more so than during the past year or so. We needed to get our top-quality, effort-free food fix, and since eating out was off the menu, ordering in boomed. The food service delivery market is valued in the region of a whopping £8.5 billion and experts don’t expect this trend to go anywhere, any time soon, even once the country fully re-opens.
Friday, 21 May 2021
What are the benefits of Next Day Settlement?
When it comes to running a business, bringing home the bacon is the name of the game, and seeing the fruits of your labour land in your bank account is super rewarding. But the period of time between making sales and getting paid can sometimes be a impatient wait, especially when you’ve got other outgoings waiting to be dealt with.
