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The Flatpay blog

The Flatpay blog shares updates, tips, and stories to support small businesses and keep you informed.

July 22, 2026

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Camila Gaechter

Best POS for small businesses: what to look for in 2026

Merchant insights

July 10, 2026

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Camila Gaechter

What is a POS system – and how does it work?

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The Flatpay Blog

No fluff. No jargon. Just simple, useful knowledge. On Flatpay’s blog, you’ll find inspiration to grow your business – whether it’s informative articles, practical guides, or customer success stories.

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What is an SA302 form? A guide for UK business owners

22.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

What is an SA302 form? A guide for UK business owners

Profit margin: meaning, types, and how to calculate it

Profit margin: meaning, types, and how to calculate it

Cost of goods sold (COGS): meaning, formula, and examples
Merchant insights

22.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

Cost of goods sold (COGS): meaning, formula, and examples

What is an EPOS system? Meaning, benefits, and how it works
Merchant insights

22.07.2026

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Alicia Steinberg

What is an EPOS system? Meaning, benefits, and how it works

Credit card processing: what is it, and how does it work?

22.07.2026

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Alicia Steinberg

Credit card processing: what is it, and how does it work?

How does a card reader work?
Merchant insights

22.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

How does a card reader work?

Best POS for small businesses: what to look for in 2026

22.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

Best POS for small businesses: what to look for in 2026

What is a credit note, and how do they work?
Merchant insights

22.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

What is a credit note, and how do they work?

What is a merchant account? A simple guide for UK businesses
Merchant insights

22.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

What is a merchant account? A simple guide for UK businesses

What is the Flat Rate Scheme? A guide for small businesses

22.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

What is the Flat Rate Scheme? A guide for small businesses

Break-even point: what is it, and how is it calculated?
Merchant insights

22.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

Break-even point: what is it, and how is it calculated?

Merchant services for small businesses: what are they, and how do they work?
Merchant insights

10.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

Merchant services for small businesses: what are they, and how do they work?

What is a POS system – and how does it work?
Merchant insights

10.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

What is a POS system – and how does it work?

NFC: What is it, and how does it work?
Merchant insights

10.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

NFC: What is it, and how does it work?

What is turnover? Definition, calculation, and why it matters
Merchant insights

02.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

What is turnover? Definition, calculation, and why it matters

What is a quick-service restaurant?
Merchant insights

02.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

What is a quick-service restaurant?

Penetration pricing explained: what it is and when to use it
Merchant insights

02.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

Penetration pricing explained: what it is and when to use it

Operating profit explained: What is it, and how is it calculated?
Merchant insights

02.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

Operating profit explained: What is it, and how is it calculated?

How to register a business in the UK
Terminal tips

02.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

How to register a business in the UK

What is an SME? Meaning, definition, and UK examples
Merchant insights

02.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

What is an SME? Meaning, definition, and UK examples

Inventory management explained: What it is and why it matters
Merchant insights

02.07.2026

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Camila Gaechter

Inventory management explained: What it is and why it matters

Credit card machine fees explained
Merchant insights

18.06.2026

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Camila Gaechter

Credit card machine fees explained

How long do refunds take? Credit and debit card refunds explained
Merchant insights

18.06.2026

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Camila Gaechter

How long do refunds take? Credit and debit card refunds explained

VAT numbers explained
Terminal tips

17.06.2026

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Camila Gaechter

VAT numbers explained

The VAT threshold explained
Merchant insights

17.06.2026

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Camila Gaechter

The VAT threshold explained

Taxable turnover explained: what UK businesses need to know
Merchant insights

17.06.2026

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Camila Gaechter

Taxable turnover explained: what UK businesses need to know