Independent buying advice
Make a better EPOS decision.
Clear, practical guidance for UK pubs, cafés, restaurants, takeaways and retailers—written around the questions buyers actually ask.
How much does an EPOS system cost in the UK?
A practical way to compare hardware, software, payment and support costs without being misled by a low headline price.
Read guide → 8 min readBest EPOS system for a small pub
The features that matter behind a busy bar: speed, tabs, resilient trading, simple close-outs and support you can reach.
Read guide → 9 min readCloud vs offline EPOS: which is right for your business?
A balanced comparison of remote access, resilience, updates, ownership and what offline mode really means.
Read guide → 10 min readHow to set up an EPOS system
A staged rollout plan covering products, tax, hardware, payments, staff testing, launch day and the first week.
Read guide → 8 min readEPOS hardware checklist
What to buy, what to verify and which small accessories prevent expensive disruption on opening day.
Read guide → 8 min readEPOS system for independent cafés
How to choose a café till that keeps the queue moving while handling modifiers, VAT, staff and useful daily reporting.
Read guide → 9 min readFree EPOS software: what is actually included?
How to tell a genuinely useful free till from a trial, a payment tie-in or software that becomes expensive when you need support.
Read guide → 11 min readEPOS reporting, VAT and end-of-day reconciliation
A repeatable close-out process that connects till totals, cash, card settlements, VAT categories and accounting exports.
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