Wonderful blog

Getting paid is killing SMEs

For small businesses in the UK, survival often hinges on cash flow. Prompt payment of invoices is crucial. Every penny counts and the time to settle can make or break a business. Let’s shed light on timelines involved in card processing settlements, and crucially, demonstrate a better way.

New Open Banking integrations to revolutionise payments

We will be launching a range of new Open Banking payment services at an in-person event in the Auditorium at Rise, the heart of Fintech - and an excellent venue for networking!

Bloodshed at the Nell Gwyn Tea-rooms

What could be better on a rainy Saturday afternoon than an all-day Full English and a pot of tea in a 16th century tea room? Little did I know when I ducked my head to get through the crooked door what a seething hotbed of life I was entering.

VIP lounge anybody? Well, if you're paying...

Like every other business, card providers have long recognised the importance of attracting and retaining customers. To achieve this, they employ various strategies, with loyalty schemes being a prominent and effective tool. But who foots the bill?

Cash - the lifeblood for small business

Running a small business can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Among these challenges, managing cash flow stands out as one of the most critical aspects of ensuring your business's survival and success.

Make your WooCommerce profits go stratospheric

Napoleon famously called the British a nation of shopkeepers – he wasn’t wrong, but it also wasn’t the insult he intended. Whichever type of great British shopkeeper you are, I'm going to tell you how to make your WooCommerce profits go stratospheric.

Open banking payments integration

The intersection of finance, technology, and commerce has created genuine payments innovation. Open Banking, a concept that emerged as a result of the Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) in Europe, has been a game-changer in the financial industry.

Paying it forward: How I saved my business a small fortune

The biggest problem I had when I ran my garage door franchise was taking payment. It caused me nothing but pain, so here I pay forward my debt to an elderly lady: I’m going to tell you how to save a fortune.

Tradespeople save BIG on face-to-face payments

Taking payment from a client can be difficult and stressful. During my time as a tradesman the vast majority of my clients were friendly, warm, nice people, but the ones I really remember are those who knocked me. The keen sting of injustice never leaves - at least, it never left me.

Consumer Duty for Fintechs? It's our bedrock

Our customers are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to embedding their interests at the core of our activities. On the 31st of July 2023 new FCA rules came into force.

Conscious consumerism: Do good, do right, do well

The concept of conscious consumerism is not just another buzzword, but a driving force behind consumer choices and investor decisions. (Exactly how fast is fast fashion?)

Improve your WooCommerce store and increase profits

One simple plugin could revolutionise your WooCommerce store, making your checkout experience effortless and saving you bundles on fees!

What to look for in POS systems: integration

Swish new POS systems are tempting, but don't underestimate the importance of seamless integration.