Top Reasons Why Your Business Needs An Additional Card Machine
With the busy festive period fast approaching, it is crucial your business has an additional card machine. Businesses must plan ahead now to make sure they have all the tools in place for a successful busy period. There will be some businesses that think they can go into the busy period with only one card […]
The Cost-of-Living Crisis: How To Reduce Your Business Expenditure
The Cost-of-Living crisis is worsening every day, making it challenging for many firms to control their rising costs. It is expected that the economy will shortly enter a recession, due to the 9.4% increase in consumer price inflation in June. In an effort to conserve as much money as possible, consumers will spend less money […]
Championing Sustainability In The Workplace
There are many solutions that businesses can implement to reduce their impact on the environment. Implementing internal changes, such as reducing waste, using renewable solutions and effectively recycling, is the best way for businesses to become more sustainable. Business owners should champion sustainability in the workplace as it will have a positive impact on their business, […]
The Pandemics Impact On The Digitisation Of The Payments Industry
The recent pandemic has accelerated the digitisation of the payments industry at undeniable speeds. Retailers are having to adapt to the ever-changing business environment as well as the high expectations of the public. Consumers are now more health conscious and they want more hygienic payment solutions. Contactless payments usage in the UK shot up by […]
How To Maintain Efficient Business Cash Flow: A Brief Lesson in Liquidity
The Importance Of Business Cash Flow The importance of business cash flow cannot be understated. Cash flow is referred to here as the monitoring of money moving in and out of your business. It is the foundation of any business that directly affects how it can operate. What Is ‘Liquidity’? When the cash flow becomes […]
5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs A Card Machine
In this day and age, it is essential for businesses to have a card payment option. If you don’t, you could be losing out on customers! Furthermore, if you have a card machine but it’s outdated, your business is not reaching its full potential. How can a business thrive in the digital age if it’s […]
Why Local Businesses Are Important
Local businesses have suffered some of their most challenging years in recent memory. The pandemic had a profound impact on local Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). GDP was 10% lower in 2020 than in 2019, the most significant annual fall in the last 300 years. That’s why we are doing what we can to help […]
Can Business Growth Lead To Increased Security Risk?
Business growth can inadvertently lead to increased security risk. As a business expands, it often handles a larger volume of transactions, collects more customer data, and integrates additional systems and technologies. This growth can create more entry points for cyberattacks and increase the complexity of managing security across the organisation. Additionally, rapid expansion can sometimes […]
PCI Compliance: What You Need To Know
What is PCI Compliance? The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), introduced in 2006, is a set of requirements that ensure that all companies that process, store, and transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. Each year, businesses across the UK are required to complete the PCI DSS questionnaire, a key component […]
How to Create an Inclusive POS System for Visually Impaired Customers
At Bespoke Merchant Solutions, we believe in inclusive POS systems and creating a seamless experience for all customers. We’ve developed this guide for all retailer businesses to use and implement. As the return of in-store shopping has emerged due to the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in the UK, it’s especially important for merchants to be […]
