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How much should a POS system cost an Australian cafe?
Software, hardware, transaction fees and hidden extras, plus how to work out your true cost.
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Card payment fees explained
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Card payment fees explained, a plain guide
What card fees really cost, how they work, and how to pay less before the October 2026 changes.
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The changing Australian diner 2026
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The changing Australian diner, what the latest numbers mean
Australians dine out less often but spend more when they do. What the shift means and how to respond.
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Loyalty features in your POS, a practical guide for Australian venues
Most POS systems include loyalty tools that sit unused. What they do, the benefits, and how to set one up customers will use.
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Card surcharge ban 2026 guide for Australian venues
Regulation
The card surcharge ban explained, a plain guide for Australian venues.
From 1 October 2026 you cannot surcharge card payments. What is changing, what it means, and what to do before the deadline.
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AI answering machines hospitality
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AI answering machines in Australian hospitality. Why venues are adopting them faster than expected.
Missed calls cost bookings every service. Here is what the technology does and which venues benefit most.
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Zero commission ordering 2026
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The rise of zero-commission ordering in Australian restaurants
Platform commissions of 15 to 30 percent are no longer sustainable. Here is how venues are switching to direct ordering.
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Staff shortages hospitality 2026
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Staff shortages in hospitality 2026 , what operators are doing differently
The structural shortage of experienced hospitality staff is not resolving. Here is what the operators managing it best are doing.
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"Switched our POS based on MarginCompare's recommendations. Saving around $280/month versus what we were paying Square. Took about 20 minutes to compare and get a quote."
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"The produce comparison saved us about $800 a week across two sites. I didn't realise how much we were paying over market rate until I actually ran the numbers here."
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"Finally a site that's actually independent. Every other comparison site is clearly paid for. Used the Square tax calculator and immediately called my payments provider to renegotiate."
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