2024-04-19 14:22
Meet Roger Howes
Based in the Southeast, Roger Howes is one of our invaluable Business Development Managers (BDM). Roger is self-employed and trades under ‘Payments Matter’. Roge… Read More
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UTP specializes in providing credit card machines to small and medium businesses.
2024-04-19 14:22
Meet Roger Howes
Based in the Southeast, Roger Howes is one of our invaluable Affiliates. Roger is self-employed and trades under ‘Payments Matter’. Roger has worked with card pa… Read More
2024-04-05 10:02
“We’re not your average salon.”
Located in Hastings, East Sussex, Studio One offers exceptional hairdressing and barbering services. Sharon and her team have over 30 years… Read More
2024-04-02 08:46
We are excited to announce the launch of the UTP App.
We always listen to the feedback from you, our customers. One thing that we all agreed, was a complete game changer… Read More
2024-03-07 16:57
Sussex Fruits take their card machine on deliveries, offering great service to the local community.
Sussex Fruits is a family run business founded by a pair of brothers eight years ago… Read More
2024-03-04 17:24
The restaurant industry in the UK is ever changing. Global events, (think COVID-19 and climate change) changing customer preferences and technological advancements can all impact your restau… Read More
2024-01-31 09:21
We have all heard of VAT. But what is it and how can it impact your business?
What is VAT?
Value added tax (VAT) is the form of consumption tax used by the government on most goods and servi… Read More
2024-01-18 12:09
For many small and medium-sized businesses, sustainability isn’t always a key focus. Yet, as the UK aims to reach net zero by 2050, more and more of us are looking for sustainable alte… Read More
2024-01-05 14:33
For many of us, entering a new year is a time for change. This can include picking up a hobby, going to the gym, or even starting a new business venture.
In 2023, the cost-of-living crisis a… Read More
2023-12-18 15:52
This year has been another remarkable year for us at UTP and all our customers. 2023 marked our 10-year anniversary. An amazing milestone for the company and symbolic of how far we have come… Read More
2023-12-07 17:03
For many of us, the 1st of December is the start of Christmas. The temperature continues to drop, Christmas adverts fill the media and Mariah Carey is… Read More
2023-11-29 17:14
In 2021, we spent £250 billion on online shopping. In fact, the UK spends more money online than any other country in the world.
Online shopping, otherwise known as eCommerce, is becom… Read More
2023-11-24 16:14
It is understandable that, for a lot of people, Christmas will be harder than normal. The UK is currently experiencing the cost-of-living crisis. Due to this, families will have less disposa… Read More
2023-11-16 10:59
With inflation hitting a 40-year high, it’s no wonder small businesses are struggling to stay afloat.
In the UK, it’s an ongoing battle for small businesses. The COVID-19 pandem… Read More
2023-11-10 10:20
Today, only 1 in 5 of us carry our wallets or purses with us in our day-to-day lives.
We now rely on the convenience of card and contactless transactions to pay for goods or services. For s… Read More
2023-11-01 10:49
Discover the tradition of Bonfire and Firework Night in Hastings, Manchester and Reading! Dive into our blog to know the best Bonfire Night events around our offices!
Bonfire Night, also kno… Read More
2023-10-27 08:08
The celebration of Halloween has become increasingly popular in the UK, with it now being the third largest event, behind Christmas and Easter. The UK spent £687 million during the Hal… Read More
2023-10-18 08:00
UTP has offices in three different locations: Hastings, Manchester, and Reading.
Each location has its own history, characteristics, and beautiful attractions. After researching and asking f… Read More
2023-10-11 10:45
Year on year the number of online shoppers increases, with 2023 already reporting that 1 out of every 3 people will shop online.
eCommerce is proving increasingly popular, with consumers op… Read More
2023-10-04 08:40
Drastically exacerbated by the pandemic, the UK is reporting a decrease in the use of cash, with notes and coins accounting for only 15% of payments last year. If estimations are correct, wi… Read More
2023-09-27 15:24
This blog details the best card machines for restaurant usage and other payment methods to consider within your new business venture!
Opening a business in the hospitality industry can be b… Read More
2023-05-24 15:06
The UK has had the King’s Coronation and recently hosted Eurovision in Liverpool. What is left to attract tourists this year? If our beautiful beaches, cosmopolitan cities, and rich hi… Read More
2023-05-17 08:32
Last week the housing market saw 100% mortgages make an unexpected return after being absent for 15 years. Skipton surprised buyers and lenders alike by announcing their Track Record Mortgag… Read More
2023-05-05 10:13
May is a month that many of us have been looking forward to. Not 1, not 2, but 3 Bank Holiday’s meaning three glorious long weekends. An extra day at the weekend is a little luxury we… Read More
2023-04-26 08:38
Here at UTP, we work with thousands of businesses within the hospitality sector. We provide card machines to restaurants, pubs, cafes, bars, bistros, and more! As a result, we have mastered… Read More
2023-04-12 08:39
4.76 billion people globally use social media, with the daily time spent on social media is on average 2 hours and 31 minutes. Due to the ever-increasing role social media plays in our lives… Read More
2023-04-05 09:45
Within the merchant services industry, waiting for your money was commonplace. Businesses would be forced to wait 3 – 5 business days to get their hard-earned money into their account… Read More
2023-03-30 10:29
After a dark and cold winter, the clocks have finally sprung forward, and we can now enjoy extra daylight hours. When you see daffodils sprouting in parks and see hot cross buns piled high o… Read More
2023-03-22 10:05
Microtransactions have long been an aspect of gaming where users can purchase virtual items and products for a small fee. Companies encase microtransactions within games and apps to improve… Read More
2023-03-10 10:47
For many of us, our mothers are more than just a caregiver. They are our role models, best friends, biggest cheerleaders, and most trusted confidants. They are influential in our early years… Read More
2023-03-01 10:17
March 1st marks the start of Women’s History Month. A month that aims to celebrate the contributions women have made in history and our current society. International Women’s Day… Read More
2023-02-22 09:41
Before 2022, verification on social media was a service to which many of us never gave a second thought. It was a status on social media reserved for celebrities and public figures. It was n… Read More
2023-02-15 10:12
As the weather warms and the days become longer, many want to be outside more. The sunshine gives us the energy we’ve been missing during our hibernation over the winter period. There… Read More
2023-02-08 10:04
We’ve all been there. Friday evening rolls around, and we’re tired. The combination of our week at work and having to cook dinner every evening is exhausting. No size glass of wi… Read More
2023-02-02 10:20
Many businesses faced a challenging year in 2022 amidst consumers tightening their purse strings. One retail sector, however, emerged from the year triumphant and at a 10-year high. Independ… Read More
2023-01-25 10:19
Valentine’s Day is a polarising celebration. For the romantics, it is a day to shower loved ones with gifts and affection. However, the cynics among us view the day as a corporate ploy… Read More
2023-01-18 09:55
In 2021, 1.4 billion transactions were made using debit and credit cards. This figure was up from 11.2 billion in 2020. Card payments have increased, partly due to encouragement from the gov… Read More
2023-01-11 15:50
Make 2023 a monumental year for your businesses using these card payment solutions and business tools. Refuse to accept less than excellence when it comes to your card payments and processin… Read More
2023-01-04 10:40
Eating Healthy
A recent campaign that has solidified itself into the UK’s calendar is Veganuary. Around 125,000 people in the UK pledged to eat a plant-based diet throughout January. I… Read More
2022-12-21 09:12
2022 has been a year that will go down in history. It was a year that promised hope after the previous 2 years were full of uncertainty and isolation amidst the pandemic. Unfortunately, 2022… Read More
2022-12-14 09:32
Christmas this year is going to be difficult for many families. As the days get colder and darker, we have to spend more money on our energy bills. This, combined with a rise in prices acros… Read More
2022-11-30 10:12
Saturday 3rd of December marks the tenth annual Small Business Saturday in the UK. A grassroots, non-commercial campaign that originated in the United States in 2010 and, like many recent re… Read More
2022-11-23 13:06
This week saw England’s first win at the Qatar World Cup. The 6-2 victory against Iran is the glimmer of hope England needs after our previous loss at the Euros. This World Cup is 12… Read More
2022-11-16 10:09
Black Friday, a US retail tradition, crossed the pond in the last decade and slowly cemented itself in UK calendars. Businesses across the globe will have spent time gearing up for this upco… Read More
2022-11-09 09:40
Financial abuse, also called economic abuse, goes largely unnoticed by society. It is a silent abuse and hard to spot in our friends, relatives, and colleagues. Yet so many adults across the… Read More
2022-11-02 09:39
The landscape for many businesses has changed in recent years. Businesses had to survive multiple lockdowns and, now recently, the tightened purses of consumers in the current climate of inf… Read More
2022-10-27 15:45
On Sunday, the 30th of October, at 2 am, the clocks will go back one hour to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), marking the end of British Summer Time (BST). Reverting to standard time might m… Read More
2022-10-19 10:15
Halloween is a holiday that has slowly immigrated from the United States and now has a firm grip on Britain. Year after year, households are spending more on spooky festivities. Businesses a… Read More
2022-10-12 08:38
After 20 minutes from your last cigarette, your pulse rate will have started returning to normal.
This month marks the 11th year of Stoptober, a campaign created to encourage and help peopl… Read More
2022-10-05 08:50
With the evenings becoming longer and the mornings chillier, it means one thing, Christmas is coming. A time of year that is full of fun, friends, and family. Christmas shopping has begun fo… Read More
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