Friday, 26 March 2021
Instagram is one of the giants of the social media world - it boasts billions of users worldwide, and 200 million of those visit at least one business account on the platform each day. Yep, there are big benefits to be had by businesses on Instagram, but how do you get your hands on these perks? It’s all about nailing your content - giving consumers what they want, engaging them with your business, and ultimately turning them from browser to buyer.
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Creating a simple, well-designed website can help you tell your customers about your offering, but where should you start? We’ll kick-off with our guide to creating a great website, and then highlight some of the best options on the market to get you started.
Monday, 22 March 2021
So you’re thinking of starting your own business? Firstly, let us say congratulations! Having the drive and passion to follow your dreams and turn them into a reality is no mean feat, and for that, you deserve an almighty pat on the back. But taking that leap into the world of business ownership isn’t as straightforward as some might think, and there’s plenty to think about before you can embark on this exciting new journey.
Tuesday, 09 March 2021
The aim of the game for most businesses is to make more money, and how do they do that? By making more sales. But how do businesses encourage customers to purchase more from them without coming across as pushy and overbearing? Unfortunately, we don’t have a definitive answer but we do have is nine tried and tested techniques for encouraging customers to put more in their basket without sending them running for the hills with heavy-handed sales techniques.
Monday, 01 March 2021
Now lockdown measures are beginning to ease and UK consumers are venturing back outside of the house, it’s a crucial time for retail stores to begin their road to recovery. Here at takepayments, we’re all about supporting small businesses, so we’ve put together seven top tips for boosting sales in your store post-lockdown, and getting your business back on track.
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
Hallelujah! Boris Johnson finally shared the news we’ve all been waiting for on February 22nd - how we’re going to come out of the other side of lockdown once and for all. Step two of the COVID recovery plan was shared along with the publication of the government’s updated COVID-19 advice which states all retailers throughout the UK can prepare to open their doors once more after April 12th.
Monday, 22 February 2021
On March 23rd 2020 Boris Johnson announced the first national lockdown in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Almost one year on, takepayments look back at the activities and hobbies that with the nation has taken up to keep themselves busy during the lockdowns.
Friday, 19 February 2021
A wireless card machine is exactly that. It’s a card machine with no wires! There are two different types – one that works on Bluetooth and another that works on 3G. Which one’s right for you will depend on how you want to use it – we’ll cover this off shortly.
Friday, 12 February 2021
As lockdown continues, we’re sure you’re speaking to colleagues, friends and family about the next Netflix craze or that new Scandinavian show which is getting rave reviews. But with so many out there, where do you start? To make it easy, here are some of our favourite box sets, which we think have a few lessons for small business owners to boot.