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Aimee Bradshaw

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Aimee is Startups' resident expert in business tech, products, and services. She loves a great story and enjoys chatting to the startups and small business community. Starting her own egg delivery business from the age of 12, she has a healthy respect for self-starters and local services.

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What is a chip and pin machine? A guide for small businesses

December 18, 2023 | 4 min read
What is a chip and pin machine? A guide for small businesses

What is a PDQ Machine? A guide for small businesses

January 17, 2022 | 3 min read
what is a PDQ machine What is a PDQ Machine? A guide for small businesses

No dallying in the dales: Yorkshire revealed as UK’s Startup Hub 2021

March 30, 2021 | 4 min read
Leeds startup hotspot No dallying in the dales: Yorkshire revealed as UK’s Startup Hub 2021

Top 10 places to spend your UK summer workation

February 26, 2021 | 7 min read
Summer workation destinations Top 10 places to spend your UK summer workation

Lightspeed POS Review: is it right for your small business?

May 24, 2024 | 14 min read
Lightspeed POS Lightspeed POS Review: is it right for your small business?

What is a POS system?

April 26, 2022 | 7 min read
Close up of a mobile phone tapping a card reader to make payment in a shop What is a POS system?

How to accept card payments without a merchant account

January 24, 2023 | 3 min read
take payment without merchant account How to accept card payments without a merchant account

4 ways to set up click and collect for your hospitality business

December 19, 2023 | 11 min read
click and collect for hospitality 4 ways to set up click and collect for your hospitality business

A guide to order and pay apps

February 26, 2024 | 22 min read
Order and pay apps A guide to order and pay apps

Five great businesses born in hospitality venues

November 16, 2020 | 7 min read
Businesses born in hospitality venues Five great businesses born in hospitality venues

People can now use Alexa to search for local businesses

November 3, 2020 | 1 min read
Alexa-Yell People can now use Alexa to search for local businesses

EPOS Now Capital: A funding solution for small businesses

September 30, 2020 | 2 min read
EPOS Now Capital cash advance EPOS Now Capital: A funding solution for small businesses

Couples in business: A startups story

August 18, 2020 | 3 min read
Nick and Tori WorkClub Couples in business: A startups story

Pavement licence: what is it and how can you apply for one?

August 4, 2020 | 3 min read
England pavement licence Pavement licence: what is it and how can you apply for one?

The government obesity plan: What does it mean for your business?

July 28, 2020 | 4 min read
government obesity plan The government obesity plan: What does it mean for your business?

The economic bounce back and the small business landscape

July 22, 2020 | 2 min read
economic bounce back and small businesses The economic bounce back and the small business landscape

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extension: What does it mean for your business?

July 8, 2020 | 2 min read
coronavirus job retention scheme update Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extension: What does it mean for your business?

Government to Give Businesses £1,000 for Every Trainee Taken on

July 7, 2020 | 2 min read
government traineeship bonus Government to Give Businesses £1,000 for Every Trainee Taken on

Sanctus: A Startup Changing the Way Businesses Provide Mental Health Support

June 30, 2020 | 3 min read
Sanctus Sanctus: A Startup Changing the Way Businesses Provide Mental Health Support

Retail recruitment: how to recruit staff for your shop

December 24, 2024 | 9 min read
Retail recruitment Retail recruitment: how to recruit staff for your shop
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