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Card Machine, Merchant Fee & Payment Advice for UK Businesses
Ben Buey 14/09/2026 Ben Buey 14/09/2026

Card Machine, Merchant Fee & Payment Advice for UK Businesses

If you run a business in Ely, your card processing costs may not be as simple as the rate shown on your original quote.

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Do You Really Need a Card Machine? How Tap to Pay on iPhone Helps UK Businesses Get Paid
Ben Buey 19/08/2026 Ben Buey 19/08/2026

Do You Really Need a Card Machine? How Tap to Pay on iPhone Helps UK Businesses Get Paid

If you run a mobile trade business, complete work at customers’ homes or only take occasional in-person payments, your existing compatible iPhone may be enough.

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Where to Get Help Optimising Your Merchant Fees for Card Transactions
Ben Buey 12/08/2026 Ben Buey 12/08/2026

Where to Get Help Optimising Your Merchant Fees for Card Transactions

If you are asking, “Where can I get assistance with optimising merchant fees for card transactions?”, the most practical answer is an independent merchant services consultant who can carry out a merchant statement analysis.

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Visa and Mastercard Just Hiked Their Fees Again:  Here's What UK Businesses Need to Know
Ben Buey 27/07/2026 Ben Buey 27/07/2026

Visa and Mastercard Just Hiked Their Fees Again: Here's What UK Businesses Need to Know

If your current card processing costs feel "slow, unreliable or expensive," then now is the time to understand exactly what is happening to your bottom line.

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Dojo Flex Funds:  An Always-On Funding Safety Net for Your Business
Ben Buey 26/06/2026 Ben Buey 26/06/2026

Dojo Flex Funds: An Always-On Funding Safety Net for Your Business

It is not a traditional loan; it is a revolving capital facility that sits in the background, ready when you are.

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The World Cup Card Chaos:  Why It's Time to Switch Card Terminals Before the Next England Game
Ben Buey 25/06/2026 Ben Buey 25/06/2026

The World Cup Card Chaos: Why It's Time to Switch Card Terminals Before the Next England Game

England was taking on Ghana in a crucial World Cup group game. The atmosphere was electric, the drinks were flowing, and for a few hours, the focus was entirely on the pitch.

Then, at the busiest possible moment, the screens didn't fail, but the bar service did

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Dojo Business Rewards Card:  How 1% Cashback Can Offset Your Card Processing Fees
Ben Buey 22/06/2026 Ben Buey 22/06/2026

Dojo Business Rewards Card: How 1% Cashback Can Offset Your Card Processing Fees

What if the money your business already spends on stock, fuel, and supplies could actually pay for your card machine fees?

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Why ‘Not Showing Your Hand’ is Costing Your Business Money
Ben Buey 17/06/2026 Ben Buey 17/06/2026

Why ‘Not Showing Your Hand’ is Costing Your Business Money

In his mind, he was being a savvy negotiator…..

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Why Your Card Fees Just Went Up: The Truth About Merchant Services UK in 2026
Ben Buey 16/06/2026 Ben Buey 16/06/2026

Why Your Card Fees Just Went Up: The Truth About Merchant Services UK in 2026

While your "headline rate" might look the same as it did two years ago, the actual amount leaving your bank account tells a different story….

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Is 1.69% Too Much? Why Ditching Your Card Machine Could Cost Your Business More
Ben Buey 10/06/2026 Ben Buey 10/06/2026

Is 1.69% Too Much? Why Ditching Your Card Machine Could Cost Your Business More

Is 1.69% too expensive? Yes, absolutely. But is going cash-only the answer? No……

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The 'Cash Only' Nightmare:  Why Reliable Card Machines are Saving Local Businesses Right Now
Ben Buey 10/06/2026 Ben Buey 10/06/2026

The 'Cash Only' Nightmare: Why Reliable Card Machines are Saving Local Businesses Right Now

If you have spent any time on Facebook or Instagram over the last few weeks, you have likely seen the trend. A local pub posts a photo of a handwritten sign: "Card machine down. Cash only today. Sorry for the inconvenience." Then a hairdresser follows suit. Then the local takeaway.

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The New Dojo Go Max: A Bigger, Faster Card Machine for UK Businesses
Ben Buey 05/06/2026 Ben Buey 05/06/2026

The New Dojo Go Max: A Bigger, Faster Card Machine for UK Businesses

We talk a lot about "fast" payments, but the Dojo Go Max puts a number on it. This terminal is capable of processing transactions in under 2 seconds……

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Proud to Partner with the IMDA: A Huge Win for Independent Motor Dealers
Ben Buey 20/05/2026 Ben Buey 20/05/2026

Proud to Partner with the IMDA: A Huge Win for Independent Motor Dealers

To celebrate this partnership, I am offering an exclusive £100 cashback bonus to any IMDA member who signs up for a merchant account through That Card Machine Guy.

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Paying it Forward:  Why We’re Supporting a Brilliant Local Cause
Ben Buey 19/05/2026 Ben Buey 19/05/2026

Paying it Forward: Why We’re Supporting a Brilliant Local Cause

Recently, I had the pleasure of connecting with Theresa, from a truly remarkable charity

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How to Choose the Best Card Machine for Small Business UK (Compared for 2026)
Ben Buey 18/05/2026 Ben Buey 18/05/2026

How to Choose the Best Card Machine for Small Business UK (Compared for 2026)

If you are still using the same card machine you signed up for three years ago, you are likely overpaying…

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The "Free" Card Machine:  How to Make Your Suppliers Pay Your Merchant Fees
Ben Buey 18/05/2026 Ben Buey 18/05/2026

The "Free" Card Machine: How to Make Your Suppliers Pay Your Merchant Fees

This is not theory. It is simple maths…

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Card Machines for Small Business 101:  The Simple Way to Accept Payments for £39.99
Ben Buey 15/05/2026 Ben Buey 15/05/2026

Card Machines for Small Business 101: The Simple Way to Accept Payments for £39.99

The £39.99 Strategy: Clear, Simple, Fair….

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Stop Paying the 'Lazy Tax':  The Real Reason Your Merchant Fees Are So High
Ben Buey 13/05/2026 Ben Buey 13/05/2026

Stop Paying the 'Lazy Tax': The Real Reason Your Merchant Fees Are So High

It isn't a tax levied by the government. It’s the extra cost you pay……

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The True Cost of Cash:  Why Being ‘Cash Only’ is Quietly Killing Your Small Business
Ben Buey 06/05/2026 Ben Buey 06/05/2026

The True Cost of Cash: Why Being ‘Cash Only’ is Quietly Killing Your Small Business

It happens at least once a week

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The Best Card Machine Options for a Retail Store in the UK
Ben Buey 01/03/2026 Ben Buey 01/03/2026

The Best Card Machine Options for a Retail Store in the UK

Choosing the best card machine for a retail store in the UK depends on how your shop operates

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