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Tuesday, 01 September 2020
Taxis - are you taking card payments?
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted workers across all industries and we don’t need to tell you taxi drivers were no exception - at the height of early lockdown when streets up and down the country were empty and everyone was forced to stay home it was a pretty challenging climate, to say the very least. But, as measures continue to ease and joe public tentatively heads back out, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for our beloved cabbies.
Monday, 24 August 2020
How an EPOS system can help your hospitality business
COVID-19 has hit businesses up and down the country hard, but few more so than those operating within the hospitality sector, who were among the last to be given the green light to re-open. It’s looking like it’s going to take a while before life gets back to normal, and it’s meaning businesses are having to adapt to a new way of working to keep up with government guidelines.
Tuesday, 18 August 2020
How to let your customers know you take cards
There’s no doubting accepting card payments is becoming a necessity rather than a choice for small businesses. We can see how that might sound biased coming from us, but the facts and figures don’t lie: The takeaway? Accepting card payments makes perfect business sense, but if you’ve just recently boarded the card payments train or you’re thinking about hopping on soon, how do you let your customers know you're now taking cards?
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
10 benefits of using invoices for your small business
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again - small business owners, we salute you. Having the passion, drive and fortitude to set up your own business is no mean feat, and you know all too well it involves the constant spinning of plates, and invoicing is likely one of them. So, if you’re contemplating taking the leap into the world of invoices, or even if you’ve already got invoicing in place and are looking for ways to improve your existing set-up, in this article, we’ll go through 10 reasons why invoicing can be so beneficial to your small business - it’s never been simpler and is sure to make your life as a business owner that bit easier, bonus!
Monday, 16 March 2020
Secure payment systems
When card machines first hit the market there was widespread speculation and uncertainty about their safety, and with good reason. To start with, payment on plastic was made using magnetic swipe technology, and this was a golden ticket for fraudsters. Flash forward to the current day, and the security of payment systems has evolved significantly. Here at takepayments, we take safety extremely seriously, and keeping you and your customers’ data safe is at the core of everything we do.
Tuesday, 03 March 2020
Ways to get paid that you might not know about
Let’s not beat around the bush, getting paid is the aim of the game for any business owner. You’re probably already familiar with the idea of till systems and card machines, but there are a couple of others on the payments market and making sure you’re clued up on what they are and how you use them will keep you one step ahead of the rest. Most might assume offering payment by card is sufficient, but the reality is if you’re not accepting payments the way your customer wants to provide it, you might lose them, and that’s especially true of younger generations of consumers.
Tuesday, 03 March 2020
Small business card readers
Small business owners, we salute you. It’s no mean feat turning your passion and vision into a reality, and we see day in, day out, the hard work that goes into running a business, so we want to do our bit to help you flourish. The ability to accept payment by card shouldn’t be underestimated by businesses. Payment on plastic has overtaken cash in recent years as the most popular way to purchase, in no small part due to how convenient it is for consumers.
Friday, 28 February 2020
5 must-know facts about online payments
For small or fledgeling businesses, it’s not uncommon to start off accepting in-store, face-to-face payments only. But, to widen your audience, maximise your profits and reach your potential you’ll probably want to expand your offering into the online arena at some point too. It might seem like a complex thing to wrap your head around, maybe you wouldn’t consider yourself a tech boffin, or perhaps you even feel out of your depth, but don’t worry, we’ll hold your hand through the process.
Monday, 03 February 2020
Comparing e-wallets
Times are changing, technology is rapidly evolving, and consumers continue to adapt the way they pay for goods and services and adopt the latest ways to pay. For merchants, keeping up with the latest technology is key to keeping customers happy - because remember, convenience is king. If they can’t pay the way they want to, it could result in you losing a sale and that’s the last thing you want to do.
