News from Retail Merchant Services

20 Sep 2021

The benefits of using a mobile card machine for small businesses

Some small businesses are adopting a completely cashless approach. Whilst that might seem like a step too far for some – especially if you’re worried that it might put off those who prefer to pay by cash - whether you adopt a completely cashless approach, or choose to blend card payments with cash, it’s important to find a payment system which works for you.

25 Aug 2021

86% of customers believe mobile ordering is here to stay post-pandemic

With most COVID restrictions relaxed, you might be tempted to return to old ways of doing business. A high percentage of customers have embraced the cashless, contactless economy and believe it is here to stay. It's never been simpler for businesses to give their customers the ability order and pay on their mobile with our mobile ordering partner Yoello.

25 Aug 2021

86% of customers believe mobile ordering is here to stay post-pandemic

With most COVID restrictions relaxed, you might be tempted to return to old ways of doing business. A high percentage of customers have embraced the cashless, contactless economy and believe it is here to stay. It's never been simpler for businesses to give their customers the ability order and pay on their mobile with our mobile ordering partner Yoello.

17 Aug 2021

Why do I need to upgrade to Epos?

Would your business be easier to manage if your till and terminal could speak to each other? Would it boost your business if transactions were faster and time consuming tasks were eliminated? With an EPOS system, your till and terminal are intrinsically linked, meaning that transactions only need to be entered once to be accurately recorded by both devices.

26 Mar 2021

How to Clean and Sanitise your Card Machine

Not every card payment will be contactless after lockdown is lifted, so it’s crucial to clean your card machine before re-opening and frequently throughout your working day as you welcome your customers back. Follow these simple steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and clean your terminal without damaging it.

25 Mar 2021

Bluesky Interactive to use RMS Payment Gateway for Car Dealer Sites

Automotive digital marketing agency, Bluesky Interactive, have chosen Retail Merchant Services to a the provider of online payment gateways for their customers. Bluesky Interactive specialise in creating e-commerce websites for car dealerships looking to sell cars and other motoring services online.

06 Aug 2020

RMS launch Integrated Payments with SmartBridge™

Retail Merchant Services have released cloud-based software SmartBridge™, to offer an integrated payments solution. The software creates a wireless connection between the separate channels of payment and POS used within a business and can solve the negative idiosyncrasies caused by a lack of data sharing between devices.

03 Aug 2020

Merchant Cash Advances for Start-ups: All You Need to Know

By running a startup you may have come across the term merchant cash advance before, but not known how it differs from a more traditional business bank loan. This article will break down all the differences, including terms, repayments, how rates are calculated and the reasons for taking advantage of a merchant cash advance that might work for your business needs.

24 Jun 2020

What is Point of Sale (POS)?

A point of sale system, often referred to as POS, is a central part of many businesses that operate from stores locally or in city centres. All POS systems are made up of two parts that work together to provide an all-in-one solution to running your business and taking customer payments - Software and Hardware.

08 Jun 2020

3 steps to prepare your card machine for reopening

COVID-19 has massively accelerated the move away from cash and will undoubtedly change future consumer behaviour. With lock down being incrementally lifted, hopefully you are starting to plan for the reopening of your business. Before you start trading, we want to share some advice on how to ensure your card machine is ready.

11 May 2020

What is Epos?

An EPOS defined in its simplest form is any computer based point of sale system, that can either be offline or connected to the internet. Find out which EPOS suits your business.

06 May 2020

RMS offer full Online Shop solution powered by partnership with EKM

Retail Merchant Services are offering their customers a free 90-day trial using the UK’s leading online store builder and hosting platform, EKM. Retail Merchant Services and EKM have partnered to offer the merchants of RMS an end-to-end solution to get them selling online during COVID-19 and beyond.

01 May 2020

What is a Merchant Cash Advance Factor Rate?

Applying for a merchant cash advance can be a daunting prospect if you don’t know what to expect or how costs are calculated. In most cases, a cash advance factor rate is used to work out exactly how much a business will pay on top of the initial lump sum loan.

24 Apr 2020

How Long Does a Card Payment Take?

The type of merchant account business owners use will influence the time it takes to process customers' payments. Find out when to expect payments.

02 Apr 2020

What support is available for Small Businesses during COVID-19?

A summary of all available small business support during COVID-19 and what’s on offer to you, including: What the support is, who's eligible & how to access it.

20 Mar 2020

COVID-19 update: RMS are open for business and here to help you

We’re on a mission to make customers’ lives easier, and whilst we’re in the midst of an ever-changing and unpredictable global crisis with coronavirus, it’s especially important to us that we honour our mission during this challenging time for small businesses.

06 Mar 2020

4 Myths of Merchant Cash Advance Dispelled

Merchant Cash Advance could be one of the fastest and most flexible forms of small business finance available on the market. However, with its speed from application to approval being so fast, the lure of a lump sum and the prospect of improved cash flow could be somewhat be screening the facts behind the product, how it works and what it takes to pass the application process.

28 Feb 2020

How to protect yourself and your business from ‘loan scams’

As loan scams continue to evolve and rise in the UK, merchants must be more vigilant than ever to protect themselves, and their business, from fraudsters.

04 Feb 2020

Retail Merchant Services and SPOT Business Systems strike strategic partnership

Retail Merchant Services and SPOT Business Systems have entered into a strategic partnership that will provide SPOT POS customers with integrated card payment services and RMS dry-cleaning customers with access to powerful ePOS solutions.

27 May 2019

How much does starting a business really cost?

You have had your idea and created a business plan. It feels like an amazing opportunity and you can't wait to get started.

13 May 2019

Going cashless at your business? What you need to know.

The reality is that the UK is becoming cashless more quickly than most other countries in the world. As a small business,

29 Apr 2019

Social media and marketing strategies for small businesses

If you are a small local business with no marketing department or social media experience

15 Apr 2019

Online Subscriptions and The Small Business

There has been a recent growth in the use of online subscriptions. Customers love the convenience and businesses