From 13 January, most retailers will no longer be allowed to add surcharges to the price of goods and services. Here, finance partner at law firm Blake Morgan, Richard Humphreys, […] more»

Money Pools can be set up to pay for almost anything in a secure way, PayPal has claimed. Payments for special events, group gifts and trips can be made via the service. more»

Seen as more reliable than traditional payment methods, mobile card readers have opened businesses up to card payment options that were previously edged out by steep fees and terminal rental costs. more»

Electronic point of sales (EPOS) payment startup iZettle has introduced an invoice service to allow small businesses to create and send professional-looking invoices within its app. more»

The surcharge ban on debit and credit card payments has polarised many independent businesses. Some fear the ruling will have a knock-on effect, resulting in a financial squeeze as retailers attempt to absorb card terminal providers' typically high costs. more»

Small business owners who take credit and debit card payments may be able to take advantage of a new HMRC amnesty scheme if they’ve made tax oversights in the past. more»

Cash-only high street businesses are at a growing danger of losing customers to competitors offering electronic payment methods, according to new research. more»

With UK high street shoppers now more likely to pay with a card or smart phone than in cash, could a lump sum payment convince you to give up coins and notes for good? more»

Following a string of high profile attacks on the UK public sector, new survey findings have shown the threat of cyber crime to be a greater concern than Brexit to small business owners. more»

Britain’s local currency movement has added another small business community to its ranks, as the East London Local Pound initiative is launched to support the district's independent traders. more»