It might surprise you but small businesses can make up the bulk of an economy. However, these usually one-man local companies need your support now more than ever. Whether because of the Covid-19 pandemic or other circumstances, it’s critical to help them stay afloat and weather the tough times. So, how can you help? Here…
You’ve probably filled your wallet with many interesting things. There might be photos of loved ones, some banknotes, and coins, and, of course, there are your debit and credit cards. Although small and thin, these little pieces of plastic contain a significant amount of information that you might not be aware of. There’s not only…
Numbers play an important role in how we interpret information and make decisions. So, let’s take a look at some key figures. The European Central Bank indicates that “the total number of non-cash payments in the euro area increased by 8.1% to 98.0 billion in 2019 compared to the previous year, with a total value…
Do you ever stop to think about all the cards that are in your wallet? There are quite a few, aren’t there? You might have ATM cards, prepaid cards, credit cards, and, of course, there are debit cards. But what is a debit card? Apart from being a small, thin piece of plastic for making…
After a certain amount of time, your credit card will expire and you need to figure out the safest possible way to dispose of it. Whether you’d like to close your account and subsequently get rid of your old card, or you’re about to get a new one, knowing what you can do with old…
Field professionals or professional service providers who work on the go and not at a fixed location will significantly benefit from an mPOS system to accept payments. Using their mobile phones, these small businesses can now accept credit and debit cards for payment with a mere internet connection as they process transactions that are sent…
Thursday, 22 April 2021 is not just an ordinary Thursday. It’s a day when millions of people around the world will come together under one theme – our Earth and keeping it sustainable for future generations. If you plan on switching off your lights for an hour in commemoration of Earth Day this year, why…
Looking at some statistics to put things in perspective, according to the Federation of Small Businesses, there were nearly 6 million small businesses at the start of 2020 in the UK. Put differently, SMEs account for 99.9% of the business population. This means that small and medium-sized merchants make up a big part of the…
Although it started out in the US due to the high numbers of people struggling financially, Financial Literacy Month could be used and applied almost anywhere in the world where people need help and guidance with their finances. Finances are a sensitive topic but if you’re armed with the right information, you can make more…
On 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU) by a majority of 51.9% to 48.1%. Following many discussions and negotiations, the UK decided on 31 December 2020 as the date that would mark the end of the “transition period”. What this resulted in was uncertainty, especially in the field of…
If you’ve just purchased your new POS device and you’ve signed up for your merchant account, you might be wondering how you can use the card machine to accept payments. While each device comes in a box with instructions, we’ve prepared an easy-to-use article to help you with your daily payments acceptance. In this blog…
Whether you’re about to start your new business or you’ve already got your own business up and running, one of the expenses that you’ll need to cater for is the cost of an accountant. Accountants are your personal link to Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and other tax-related institutions, which perform a vital role…
Changing careers is on the minds of a lot of people in 2021. After over a year of adverse effects due to COVID-19, over 1 in 4 women are considering changing their career, according to a MetLife survey. By working at home, many people have separated their work from the place where they do it….
myPOS isn’t only an award-winning fintech company but also an employer of more than 350 people. Recently, all of them were invited to participate in a new employer-branding campaign revolving around the question “What is myPOS for you?”. For some, myPOS is their voice, for others – a possible dream, and to Kiril, it’s “La Familia”….
Does the entrepreneurial streak run in you? Are you ready to start your own business, but are unsure of which road to pursue? In this blog post, we highlight 15 of the most profitable and successful small businesses. And the best part is that these businesses can be started with a low investment. We hope…
