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PR, or public relations, is all about the way a business communicates with the general public, promotes itself, and tries to build a positive public image and reputation.  The way a business is represented across all forms of media has a massive impact on how consumers perceive it, so ultimately the better your PR the more successful your business is likely to be.

Life as an entrepreneur can get pretty hectic, we don’t need to tell you that. There are always 101 things to get done and a to-do list which never seems to get any shorter. It makes sense then for small business owners to make use of the online resources designed to make their lives that bit easier. Now we’re living in such a technological age, the web arena is increasingly competitive and packed full of apps and tools created to do just that. The best bit? Some of them won’t cost you a penny.

Micro-merchants are the backbone of the UK economy, accounting for 96% of all businesses in 2019, and yet it’s a world that’s often misunderstood. So, before we go into how takepayments can help micro-merchants get paid, let’s strip it right back and look at what being a micro-merchant really means, as well as the challenges they face when it comes to payments.

As a small business owner, naturally, the safety of your and your customers’ data is at the top of your list of priorities. You’ve probably heard the work tokenisation bandied about, in fact it’s become a bit of a buzz word in the world of payments, but what does it really mean?

When starting your own business, there are lots of tasks to do and we’re always in awe of anyone who has the passion and drive to take it on. In the early days, you’re a team of one - responsible for everything - and wearing so many different hats can be pretty tough. So if you’ve reached a point now where you think you’re ready to hire your first employee, firstly let us say congratulations! You’re obviously smashing life as an entrepreneur, and for that, you deserve a pat on the back.