Online and tech
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Making Tax Digital: A Guide to What’s Changing, Deadlines, and How To Apply
HMRC is changing how self-employed people and landlords report their income. Making Tax Digital (MTD) is the new system for reporting income and filing an annual tax return. While the HMRC MTD income tax changes might feel like a big shift, it’s a great opportunity to get your business admin in peak condition.
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
10 payment trends set to shape UK businesses in 2026
The way people pay is changing. Fast. From tap-to-pay to invisible payments, what was once cutting-edge is now expected. As technology moves on and customer behaviours shift with it, staying ahead of the curve has never been more important for small businesses. To help you stay ahead, we’ve pulled together the top payment trends set to shape 2026. This year’s takepayments report combines insights from our own payment experts, exclusive consumer research, and the 2026 Global Payments Commerce and Payment Trends Report. As part of the Global Payments family, we’re bringing together the bigger picture with what really matters to UK SMEs.
Friday, 01 August 2025
A guide to Apple Pay for merchants: How it works and how to accept Apple Pay transactions
When it comes to mobile wallets, Apple Pay has become one of the leading choices for shoppers across the UK. Apple Pay is a fast, secure, and increasingly popular mobile payment solution available on Apple devices like iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads, and Macs. Used by over 500 million consumers worldwide in nearly 100 countries, it continues to transform how consumers pay, and how businesses get paid.
Thursday, 03 July 2025
What is Credit Card Processing and How Does it Work?
Whether it's buying a coffee on the go or snagging that last-minute online deal, a complex chain of events happens behind the scenes of each card transaction to ensure every penny finds its way to where it’s meant to be. Over 11.6 million card transactions are made every day, so that’s a lot of steps that must be carried out to keep your customers happy – and your business running.
Friday, 13 June 2025
How to get more followers on your Facebook business account
With over 3 billion active users in 2025, Facebook remains one of the best platforms for small businesses to build a following, boost engagement, and drive real sales.That’s a lot of potential consumers for businesses to reach out to and connect with. But don’t just take our word for it: So, what does that mean for your small business? Merchants who are looking to grow their consumer base and boost their bottom lines should really have a Facebook business page. Having the page is one thing, but to get your hands on all the above benefits, you need followers.
Friday, 22 November 2024
13 common scams to watch out for and how to prevent them
In 2023 alone, UK businesses lost £83.3 million to authorised push payment (APP) fraud, which is when a victim is duped into sending money to a fraudster. Whether it’s clever phishing emails, AI-powered deepfakes, or sham insurance policies, scammers' tactics are constantly evolving. While ensuring your business has the required card payment security measures is one of the best ways to protect you and your customers from fraud, prevention also means being clued up on how scammers are tricking people out of their hard-earned cash.
Thursday, 04 July 2024
Tips versus service charge: How should businesses accept and allocate gratuities
While there’s no expectation to tip in the UK, 60% of Brits said they’d add gratuity if impressed by the service, and 1 in 3 people stated they were likely to tip independent businesses to show their support. Therefore, it's a good idea to learn more about tips and service charges so you don’t miss out on hard-earned money. However, as a business owner, it’s also important to know your responsibilities for distributing your tips amongst your staff.
Wednesday, 03 July 2024
What is Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)? How it works for small businesses
As a small business, upgrading or expanding your payment options is a no-brainer. Giving your customers more ways to pay not only makes your business more accessible, but offering multiple ways to pay can increase revenue by nearly 30%. We all know what the benefits of card are, so let’s look at another payment method that’s been taking the world by storm: Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL).
Friday, 22 March 2024
PCI DSS 4.0: how to comply with the latest changes
Running a business brings some big rewards but also comes with many responsibilities, from managing taxes to invoicing. One of these obligations is being compliant with the required payment regulations and standards, which is crucial for protecting your business and customer trust. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard version 4.0 (PCI DSS 4.0), the latest update to card payment security standards, introduces a new wave of requirements that businesses must meet before the deadline.
