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A few late payments here and there may not seem like a big deal. But, when you're a small to medium business, these late payments can be critical. This is especially apparent with larger payments as this affects their cash flow at a greater rate. Late payments can have a detrimental effect on businesses as well…
If you are looking to start taking payments online, getting a payment gateway set up is an essential part of this process. Payment gateways will streamline your checkout process and improve security by authenticating customer payment details. We’ve put together this guide to tell you everything you need to know about payment gateways in 2019.…
We might think of cashless transactions as a modern phenomenon, with things like credit cards, debit cards, and contactless payments replacing the traditional bills in our pockets. However, the history of cashless transactions stretches back much further than this, with the Mesopotamians creating a cashless barter system a mindblowing 8000 years ago. Today, cash is…
The world has embraced the digital era, persuaded by the many perks of advanced technology and luring consumers in with the one advantage that was guaranteed to entice every generation: speed. Any operation or transaction can be transferred online. With the push of a few buttons, the virtual space becomes the common room of the…
Thinking of starting a business in the UK, but unsure about which city to put your roots down in? With enterprises rising and falling every day, it’s a good idea to be strategic about where you rent an office. Half of new UK businesses fold within 5 years of their inception, with the stats even…
Every entrepreneur dreams that their business will be one of the ones that make it big. For a few very lucky start-up founders, this dream has become a reality and their ventures have truly hit the big leagues by earning a coveted spot in the so-called Unicorn Club. This is a very small number of…
With digital payments and currency becoming more common and increasingly popular in the business world, it’s no wonder that the rise of Bitcoin is now more evident than ever. The digital world is booming and the idea of a digital wallet is no longer just an idea, it’s here and has been around for a…
Online shopping, in today’s world, is big business! Selecting a secure payment solution for an e-commerce website is a crucial cog in the wheel of online consumer behaviour. From browsing the web to inputting payment details at the shopping cart, creating a seamless customer journey is an essential aspect of any online business.Although it’s simply…
November has arrived! This means that the anticipation for the Black Friday weekend is quickly building up and businesses and shoppers alike are getting ready for an abundance of discounts and frenzy at both online and in-store checkouts.Imported from America, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now part of the British retail calendar. Black Friday…
With the majority of business transactions now happening online, on the go, and being processed quicker than ever, if you’re not already then you should start accepting credit card payments for your business, whether it’s online or in-store, to keep up-to-date with the latest trends in payment technology. Accepting credit card payments will enhance your…
It’s a world where everyone’s inbox is bursting with information and overloaded with offers, promotions and all the latest happenings! So what exactly is it that makes us open up a retail online newsletter and read through it versus sending it straight to the trash?To answer this question, we signed up to 50 retail newsletters and…
For small businesses, the decision on whether or not to accept card payments is an important one as it can affect everything from the day-to-day running of your business to the profit generated. However, with the majority of consumer transactions now happening online and with the customer expecting accessible and quick transaction processes, there’s much…
If you run an ecommerce business, abandoned carts are probably the bane of your existence. You were so close to a sale, and now it feels like they’ve slipped through your fingers. You’re not alone though – recent statistics have shown that cart abandonment rates for online retailers can be as high as 80%, and…
An entrepreneur is someone who organises and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk. Ever wondered how the likes of Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, J.K Rowling and many others became successful entrepreneurs? Believe it or not they know what it’s like to launch a new…
On Monday, Amazon announced the future launch of a new venture; Amazon Go. In this post, our Head of Operations, David Midgley, gives his thoughts, both positive and negative. Although they had already opened an actual book shop in Seattle last year, there has been talk for some time that Amazon were looking to open a line…
