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New Year, New Ideas for Business Growth
How UK Businesses Can Grow Faster with CreatePay, CreatePay One & Smarter Funding The new year is one of the most important growth windows for UK businesses. It’s when decisions are made with clarity, not pressure – and when the plans and ideas for the rest of the year are

Preparing for 2026: What SMEs Need to Know!
Preparing for 2026: What SMEs Need to Know Now As we move toward 2026, one thing is clear: the way customers pay, interact, and choose where to spend is changing faster than ever. For small and medium-sized businesses – especially in retail, hospitality, food & beverage, and motor, staying ahead

Your Ultimate Christmas Savings Guide
🎄 The 12 Days of Create Rewards: Your Ultimate Christmas Savings Guide (UK) The festive season is here – and so are the costs that come with it. If you’ve been wondering how to save money this Christmas, you’re in the right place. With Create Rewards, every one of our

CreatePay’s 2025: A Year of Growth, Impact & Big Steps Forward
As 2025 comes to an end, we’re proud to look back on what has been our most transformative year yet at CreatePay. From team expansion to providing major funding to UK businesses, charity work and preparing for the biggest product launch in our history – this year has truly set

Get ready for the festive season: Marketing Tips for Restaurants and Cafés
Get ready for the festive season: Marketing Tips for Restaurants and Cafés As the days grow shorter and the scent of mulled spice arrives, November presents a golden window for restaurants and cafés to get ahead of the holiday rush. Crafting feel-good experiences, smart campaigns and community-focused activations ahead of

Getting Retail Ready for Black Friday: Practical Tips for UK Small Businesses!
Getting Retail Ready for Black Friday: Practical Tips for UK Small Businesses Black Friday has become one of the biggest events in the UK retail calendar, but for many small and independent retailers, it can be a double-edged sword. Competing with major brands, managing stock, and keeping operations running smoothly

Rev up for winter and stay profitable in the motor trade, with the help from AI!
What does the change in weather mean for your motor business? As temperatures drop, winter can bring bigger profits for motor businesses. From seasonal check-ups to increased demand for maintenance and repairs, it’s a time when well-prepared garages can boost both efficiency and profits. With the right mix of smart

Restaurant Menu Engineering: How to Price Dishes That Customers Love and You Profit From
Discover the art and science of restaurant menu engineering. Learn how to set prices that balance customer appeal and profitability with our free pricing calculator.

CreatePay partners with Castles Technology to deliver market leading payment services for UK businesses!
London, UK – 7th October. CreatePay, a leading provider of Fintech payment solutions for UK businesses, announces the successful partnership with Castles Technology, leader in Android payment acceptance solutions. This collaboration aims to deliver advanced card payment solutions, enhancing the customer experience and support business growth across the UK. Stephen

Takeaway Pricing Strategy – How to Stay Profitable with Rising Costs
Rising costs are squeezing UK takeaways. Learn how to price your menu items to cover VAT, packaging, and platform fees while keeping your business profitable.

Roger Bracken Appointed Chairman of Leading UK Fintech, CreatePay
Roger Bracken Appointed Chairman of Leading UK Fintech, CreatePay Roger Bracken joins CreatePay, a high-growth UK fintech enabled card acceptance provider, as Non-Executive Director and Chairman Brings extensive leadership experience from, TSG, First Data, and NCR Appointment enhances board focus on strategy, growth and partnerships London, UK – 1st October

How to Price Your Cafe Menu Without Losing Profit (UK Guide)
Discover how to set profitable prices for your cafe menu. Learn how to factor in VAT, labour, and packaging costs and use our free calculator to protect your margins.

Cost-Effective Card Payment Solutions for Startups
Discover affordable ways for startups to accept card payments efficiently. Learn key strategies to minimise processing fees and choose the most cost-effective solutions for your business.

Benefits of Card Machines Explained: How Cashless Payments Boost Your Business
Discover how card payment machines can increase your business’s revenue, streamline your operations, and enhance customer satisfaction. Embrace cashless payments to future-proof your business and gain a competitive edge.

Choosing the Right Card Payment Machine for Your Small Business
Selecting the right card payment machine can enhance your customer experience and increase sales. Our comprehensive guide helps you navigate options to find the best solution for your small business.

Merchant Cash Advance in the UK: Flexible Small Business Funding Explained
Discover how Merchant Cash Advances offer fast, flexible funding aligned perfectly with your daily sales. Ideal for UK small businesses needing quick capital without collateral or fixed repayments.

Cash vs. Card Payments in the UK: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
Card payments are quickly becoming the norm across the UK, but does that mean cash is dead for small businesses? In this guide, we compare the pros and cons of cash vs card payments to help you make smarter decisions about how your customers pay. From transaction fees and customer convenience to fraud risk and accounting ease, we break it all down—plus share practical tips for going cashless or striking the right balance.

Hospitality Trends 2025 – Key Opportunities for UK Businesses
Explore the biggest hospitality trends in 2025 and uncover real growth opportunities for UK businesses in food, accommodation and leisure.

Understanding Sustainability in Business
Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a competitive advantage. Discover how UK businesses can implement sustainable practices that cut costs and attract customers.

Study: Different Generations & Attitude to Work in the UK
What motivates Gen Z compared to Baby Boomers at work? Discover how different generations approach work in the UK and what it means for your business and hiring strategy.

5 Reasons Why Your Small Business is Not Retaining Customers
Struggling with repeat sales? Discover five key reasons why UK small businesses lose customers and how to fix them to boost retention and loyalty.