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Monday, 03 August 2020
Mobile payment solutions for dog walkers
Owning a dog is one of life’s great pleasures for many people, but everyone with a four-legged friend also knows it’s a big responsibility - they need heaps of exercise and for busy dog parents sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day. That’s why we think mobile dog walkers are one of the unsung heroes of society, providing an invaluable service for man and woman’s best friend and their busy owners - we’re also a teensy bit jealous you get to spend your days in the company of our furry friends!
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!
Thursday, 30 April 2020
The best video apps for business
Video application tools have never been more popular. With most of us now working from home, platforms like Skype and Zoom make it easy for businesses to communicate with their staff. But with so much choice out there, it can be difficult to know where to start. This is why at takepayments we make it easy, by providing you with a list of some of our favourite apps and why they could work for you. Let’s begin with one which has exploded in popularity over the past few weeks.
Tuesday, 21 April 2020
How to register a company name
As a small business owner, you might be wondering whether you need to register your company's business name and how you go about doing it. The good news is, if you decide to take the plunge, it’s actually a pretty straightforward process that can be done in a matter of days or even hours. To help you make your mind up we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about why and how to register a company name, so let’s get stuck in.
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
10 SEO tips to keep your website healthy in 2020
In the modern-day, the majority of online traffic is driven by search engines, making Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) one of the most important tools in a business’ kit. In a nutshell, SEO is the practice of optimising the quality of your website to boost its ranking in search engine results and in turn the quantity of web traffic it attracts, and this is achieved through content such as text, layout, images, etc. as well as factors like loading speed and backlinks.
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.
Monday, 09 March 2020
What are NFC payments?
NFC stands for Near Field Communication, which is the technology at play during contactless transactions. So essentially, NFC payments are those made contactlessly using an EMV chip card, Apple Pay, Android Pay (aka Google Pay), or Samsung Pay.
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.