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Shifting Forward: Smartpay is now Shift4 – Powering the Future of Australian Payments

We have incredible news to share that marks the start of a game-changing new era for our valued customers across Australia. Smartpay has been acquired by Shift4, a global…

Q4 2025 Winners of Our $2,000 Monthly Draw

October 2025 Winner Lachie, Anytime Fitness North Lakes We interviewed Lachie, the owner of Anytime Fitness Northlakes, QLD who is our October $2,000 ‘refer a friend’ winner! Read what…

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Black Friday Marketing Ideas (2025): The Complete Playbook for Australian Businesses

The difference between an average Black Friday sale and a next-level campaign is all in your marketing ideas and planning. Take charge of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday…

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Zeller vs Square vs Smartpay: 2025 EFTPOS Comparison for Australian Businesses

Looking for the right EFTPOS solution to elevate your business? You have a few different options to choose from. In this complete deep dive, we'll look at three leading…

Tyro vs Square vs Smartpay: 2025 EFTPOS Comparison for Australian Businesses

For your business to reach its potential, you need the right EFTPOS solution. With so many different machines on the market, how can you find the best option for…

Q3 2025 Winners of Our $2,000 Monthly Draw

July 2025 Winner Tamika, Skin & Beauty Collective We interviewed Tamika, the owner of Skin & Beauty Collective, WA who is our July $2,000 ‘refer a friend’ winner! Read…

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Multi Network SIMs – Keeping your Android Terminal Connected and Payments Flowing

Here’s how switching to a Multi Network SIM streamlines payments and maximises revenue The payment landscape is changing, and we’re committed to adapting so we can continue to deliver…

Q2 2025 Winners of Our $2,000 Monthly Draw

April 2025 Winner Adrian, Mister Minit We interviewed Adrien, the owner of Mister Minit, VIC, who is our April $2,000 ‘refer a friend’ winner! Read what Adrien had to say…

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What is a MOTO (Mail Order, Telephone Order) Transaction?

Put simply, a MOTO transaction is any transaction you place through your EFTPOS machine where a card isn’t present. The most common example is a time where you might…

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What Is EFTPOS & How Does It Work?

Key Takeaways What Is EFTPOS? EFTPOS is a payment system in Australia that stands for electronic funds transfer at point of sale. It is essentially a term used to…

Q1 2025 Winners of Our $2,000 Monthly Draw

March 2025 Winner Dilbar, Janan Shoes We interviewed Dilbar, the owner of Janan Shoes, NSW, who is our March $2,000 ‘refer a friend’ winner! Read what Dilbar had to…

The Year Ahead: Small Business Trend Predictions for 2025

E-commerce growth, technology advancements and customer experience are just a few trends small business owners need to adopt to thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape. That said, now…

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