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For most takeaways, the right card machine comes down to three things: how much you take in card payments each month, how quickly you want the money in your account, and whether you want a contract. Lower‑volume or newer takeaways often suit a simple one‑off reader with no monthly rental, while busier sites with steady turnover typically unlock more competitive blended rates from higher-volume providers.

Portability matters too — if you take orders at the counter and the door, a portable terminal with a built‑in printer keeps service moving. Plemmo helps you compare suitable providers side by side so you can weigh rates, fees and settlement times before you commit. Rates and approval are subject to provider terms.

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Business funding isn't one product — it's a family of options. A merchant cash advance is repaid as a percentage of your future card sales, so repayments flex with your takings; it suits businesses with regular card payments. An unsecured business loan gives a fixed lump sum without asset security, useful for stock, refurbishment or expansion. Revenue‑based finance can align repayments to performance, while asset finance spreads the cost of equipment.

Plemmo is an introducer, not a lender — we help you explore suitable options across a panel of funding partners. Approval, amounts and terms depend on lender checks, affordability, trading history and eligibility, and are never guaranteed.

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If you're still tracking stock by hand, guessing your best sellers, or struggling at busy periods, an EPOS system can quickly earn its keep. Beyond fast checkout, a modern EPOS gives you real‑time sales reporting, stock control, staff management and loyalty tools — and many integrate with card machines so payments and reporting live in one place.

Retail, hospitality, cafés, takeaways and salons all use EPOS differently, so the right setup depends on your checkout volume and whether you need features like table management or kitchen printing. With Plemmo you can build a package and see an indicative total before you decide.

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Digital signage works hardest where there's footfall and a decision to influence. A bright digital menu board can showcase offers and your best‑margin items, a window display helps you stand out in daylight, and outdoor screens catch passing trade day and night. The key is clear, well‑designed content that's easy to update.

For many cafés and takeaways, a digital menu board package is the simplest starting point — screen, setup and animated design included. Larger or custom signage, shopfront signs and neon are quoted individually based on size, materials and installation. Plemmo helps you choose and arrange the right solution.

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