Running a Business

How to Start a Food Truck Business in the UK

Summary Start out by doing your market research Creating your business plan Obtaining the necessary licenses Financing and payments Lease or purchase a food truck? Marketing and web presence How much does it cost to start a food truck business in the UK? What is the best food truck business to start? Benefits and challenges…

5 Christmas tips for small businesses from myPOS

In one of the most exciting periods of the year – Christmas and New year, we turn to local businesses and independent professionals who are facing various challenges due to pandemic circumstances. Very often, it’s when we are challenged by limitations, that we step out of our comfort zone and look for alternative solutions to…

A quick guide to email automation for your business

It’s very likely that you’d like to continue to be connected to your customers as a marketer or business owner. Email automation is a powerful tool for marketing automation that helps you to deliver the right message to the right people at the right time, using automated workflows that are super successful for lead management…

What Age Can You Get a Debit Card in the UK

Whether you’re a pre-teen or teen and you’re wondering about getting a debit card for yourself or you’re a parent who’d like to get a debit card for your child, this blog post answers all your questions regarding this important step and decision in life. Table of Contents Why do debit cards have age limits?…

Why your Mastercard SecureCode might not be working

The global ecommerce space is booming with billions of transactions taking place on an annual basis. That being said, there’s a need for increased layers of security to prevent your card details from getting into the wrong hands. This is one of the reasons why Mastercard introduced its SecureCode to the online shopping space. What…

What happens when a merchant gets a chargeback

Imagine your surprise at the end of the month when your debit or credit card statement arrives and you don’t recognise a transaction on it. What do you do? Do you approach the merchant directly or can you go to your bank to dispute the faulty service or products and services you paid for but…

What are EMV and NFC payments?

There are many financial and fintech acronyms that are bandied about these days, two of which are EMV and NFC. Although they may appear rather similar at first sight, these are some differences regarding how these two payment types are made. In this blog post, we explore what they are. EMV payments EMV, which stands…

Stay secure online and prevent phishing and fraud!

Phishing and fraud are an inevitable part of our personal and professional lives. These fraudulent activities can cause an organisation or business serious trouble, from hacked accounts to acquiring sensitive data. No business wants to be exposed to this type of fraud, especially when the potential losses could be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve prepared this…

How long does a debit card refund take?

You’ve bought a gift for someone you care about, but it’s perhaps not the right size, or the recipient didn’t really like it. Now it’s time to return it, but you’ve paid with a debit card. So, how do you claim a refund, and how long does it take for the refund to appear on…

What are the contactless limits on Apple Pay?

Launched in July 2015 in the UK, Apple Pay truly has made contactless payments effortless. From the comfort of your Apple device, you can simply load your bank card and go right ahead, making seamless payments. With the increase in contactless limits in Europe earlier this year, you might be wondering if there are contactless…

How to Develop a POS Loyalty Program: Step by Step

Customer satisfaction and retention are critical aspects of ensuring your customers return to you for repeat business. In fact, research indicates that approximately 20% of your customers are responsible for about 80% of your total sales. Therefore, doesn’t it make sense to encourage your customers to return and reward loyalty so that your business thrives and…