This is Why Secure Payment Solutions Believes in Community Shops
Shopping locally makes sense for many reasons. But for me, it makes sense simply because I was raised in a thriving rural community in the 70’s and 80’s. Quainton The village of Quainton, nestled just off the A41 between Bicester and Aylesbury, had 4 pubs, a Post Office, an independent “Village Store” selling groceries, a…
Read MoreHow Smart Loyalty Can Work for Small Independent Retailers
Loyalty programs have been around for many years. From old fashioned rubber stamps, through magnetic stripe cards, to loyalty apps. We are constantly reminded that they will give shoppers big discounts, and that they will keep customers flocking back to the shops and bars that operate them. In reality though they are not as simple…
Read MoreCan Technology Save Our Community Shops?
We believe that shopping local and supporting independent community shops and merchants is more important than ever. Here’s why, and how we can help. Why Shop Local? We wrote an article on the subject last month, which you can read here. But to summarise, here’s the 5 reasons that we cited in that article… Its…
Read More5 Reasons Why Secure Payment Solutions Believes It Is Important to Shop Local
We are passionate about the need to Shop Local. So much so that we have recently started a campaign to try and get people to use their local shops more. If you would like to join our Facebook group, please just follow this link. Click here for our Shop Local Facebook group. As part of…
Read MoreLocal Communities Without a Corner Shop? That’s Just How Big Tech Companies Would Have it
Your local shop is under threat. £14bn has already been invested in apps that will put them out of business. Let’s stop that happening. When lockdown first started last March, corner shops and convenience stores kept us going. Supermarkets had no delivery slots, toilet roll or pasta. My local shop in Wateringbury, Kent, run by…
Read More2 UK Entrepreneurs Are Leading the Way in Making Payments Greener
We all want to be climate-friendly consumers, right? So, would you like to understand the impact that your spending is having on the environment? Well now you can! Thanks to a UK start-up that has spent years developing a very clever app which you can sign-up for using the link below. Moreover, your carbon footprint will automatically…
Read MoreWhy Should I Trade my Cash Register for an Electronic Point of Sale EPOS System?
If you are thinking of buying a cash register for your café, bar or restaurant, or if you have been using one for a few years, please take 5 minutes to read this. Note also that you can own a fully functioning EPOS in a handheld device for as little as £30 a month. The…
Read MoreThe Value of KNOWING. Why It’s Especially Important to Understand What You Pay to Process Credit & Debit Card Transactions
The say that Knowledge = Power. This is doubly so when dealing with what you pay to process credit & debit card transactions. So, whether you are looking to get a new card machine, do e-commerce or upgrade your EPOS/cash register, here’s what you need to know. We talk to many business owners every day…
Read MoreThe Carbon Footprint of Cash is Going To Be Significantly Reduced in the UK
Several large UK financial institutions have joined forces in an initiative to reduce the environmental damage caused by the cash carbon footprint The amount of single use plastic and carbon that needs to be burnt both to manufacture and transport cash throughout its lifecycle is significant. Electricity powered cash dispensing machines are also a culprit…
Read MoreSmart Card Payment Machines. 5 Reasons Why You Should Not Entertain Old-Fashioned PDQ Card Payment Machines Any More
Smart Card Payment Machines 5 Reasons Why You Should Switch To Smart Card Payment Machines And Not Entertain Old-Fashioned PDQ Card Payment Machines Any More What do we mean by a “Smart” card payment machine? In a nutshell we mean a purpose-built payment terminal that will do more than just one thing. Taking a payment…
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