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Monday, 21 September 2020
Hiring your first employee
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.
Monday, 21 September 2020
How to use a QR code
The average Brit spends 3 hours and 15 minutes on the internet every single day, and two-thirds of this time is spent on a smartphone. With technology constantly evolving to be faster and more efficient, we’re now accustomed to expecting access to anything and everything at the touch of a button - convenience is king to UK consumers.
Wednesday, 16 September 2020
What is a mobile card reader?
The world of card payments has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years, meaning the days of only being able to accept payment on plastic from one place are gone. So, if you’re the kind of business that takes your services on the road, like a mobile food vendor, mobile beautician or hairdresser, taxi driver or tradesman, then a mobile reader could be right up your street.
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.
Tuesday, 01 September 2020
The best TED talks for small businesses
With everything that’s going on in the world right now, it can be easy to feel bogged down and lacking in motivation - even without a global pandemic, life as a business owner is hectic and there are never enough hours in the day. So, if you’re in need of a little inspiration and a kick up the proverbial, you’re in the right place. We love nothing more than watching es thrive, so let us take one thing off your plate and help inject a little oomph into your business with our guide to the 10 best TED talks to motivate and inspire.
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.
Monday, 24 August 2020
How to boost your energy levels
Research suggests that many of us suffer from TATT - Tired All The Time - and it’s no surprise really when you consider how busy modern life is, how hard it is juggling work, social, and family responsibilities, it’s fair to say we’re exhausted. But it’s not all doom and gloom, there are things we can all start doing today to boost our energy levels and get our spark back, and here at takepayments we want to do our bit to help. So, buckle in for our eight top tips and we’ll have you feeling ready to smash your business goals in no time.
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, 11 August 2020
How small businesses can prepare for wearable payments
A super important element of running a successful small business is keeping customers happy and giving them what they want - convenience. Convenience is more important today than ever before, with 83% of consumers admitting it’s higher on their priority list now than it was five years ago, and an important aspect of that convenience relates to payments: