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What payment methods should I offer to customers?

It's now easier and cheaper than ever to offer multiple payment methods to customers. This can help you get paid faster, and provide a better service and user-experience. You should consider the following options:

Cheque
Bank transfer
Standing Order
Direct Debit
Debit/Credit Card
Cash
Credit Account

Many small businesses think that Direct Debit and Card payments are too expensive and difficult to implement. Recently some great providers such as Go Cardless for Direct Debit, and Stripe for card payments, have turned this around and now provide payment services with no fixed fees or set up costs at all, and competitive transaction costs. With online portals and no need for you to take card details directly, all of the compliance work is handled by the provider. These two services link seamlessly into Xero, so if you're already a Xero user and want to take card or direct debit payments, give us a call to find out more on implementing these services.

What our clients say

For us, there is nothing better than a happy customer. Here are just a few that let us know how much we mean to them.

Simple, efficient and most importantly, hassle-free.
We found Panthera via our search for a Xero expert. We knew the software we wanted to use, and needed a forward-thinking accountancy partner who could get us up and running, and teach us the ropes moving forward. Tory and her team have always been on hand to answer our questions, and help us to grow as a business, particularly during periods of big change, such as becoming VAT registered. They are always on hand to alleviate any concerns and help to keep our records in order, which makes our year-end accounts an absolute breeze! Being based in Bristol, our relationship is entirely email based, alongside one consolidation meeting at year end - this keeps things simple, efficient and most importantly, hassle-free.
Pete Dungey Kaleido Grafik Limited

Anita van Eijndhoven

Talk Our Language
The support and service we receive from Panthera Accounting is very good. Everything from regular meetings, a prompt e mail response and the transition of our Xero software (which we find very pro active indeed) has and is all remarkably efficient. We find Panthera talk our language and make any process as painless and easy as possible.
Anita van Eijndhoven Quidne-IT

Panthera brush aside the stereotype of the typical accountant
We got in touch with Panthera Accounting by way of a recommendation; we haven't looked anywhere else since. They are an extremely professional yet relaxed group of people. We were slightly daunted by the idea of accountants but Panthera brushed aside y the stereotypes. They are very understanding when answering any questions we may have. They are completely efficient, offer sound business advice, and are fantastically priced. We will continue to recommend them.
Ash & Tim Lane Starveacre Fencing

An Asset to my Business!
The whole team at Panthera are great! Working with them has been a huge support to my growing business. They help me to understand the numbers I need to know. They give me technology solutions like Xero so that I can process things quickly and have access to my own figures. They are quick to reply, highly knowledgeable, nothing is too much trouble and as well as making sure that everything is compliant and on time, they are enthusiastic, professional and fun to work with.
Jayne Johnson Better People

Absolute joy - they provide a first class service on every level
Working with Tory and the team at Panthera is an absolute joy - they provide a first class service on every level; from simple Xero issues through to more complicated tax enquiries, they’re always on-hand to help me get it right. I’m certainly not their biggest customer, but I’m always made to feel like their most important one.
John Baker BKR Solutions

Professional and Friendly
I would like to say that Panthera Accounting have helped me with my business accounts for more than 4 years now. They have consistently offered an excellent competitively priced service that works both professionally and in such a friendly way that I would highly recommend them to everyone considering using their services.
John Castle Ilexanna Limited & Birch Castle Homes Limited

Jonathan Morrison

They are always there to answer queries and sort out issues
I had been with Mr Dunn for 20 years when upon his death Panthera took over the business. They now play a bigger part in the running of my business, they do all the stuff that has to be done but I don't like doing ie book keeping, VAT, wages, and returns. They are always there to answer queries and sort out issues and make sure all Tax deadlines are met. Their costs are fair, service is great and I have and would highly recommend them.
Jonathan Morrison Wallingford Builders

Professional, friendly and personal service.
Panthera Accounting have gone above and beyond the call of duty to guide and support our Company. They offer a professional, friendly and personal service that can take the stressful and sometimes frightening feelings out of running a business. They have guided us through the working of Xero and have offered “teaching sessions” on the day to day running of the accountancy package. Our only regret is that we didn’t join their team earlier.
Pippa Scott Scott's Commercial Services Limited

Panthera puts the personal back in to accountancy!
Tory and her team have provided a friendly, approachable and helpful service from the start. They have delivered a quality service, above and beyond anything I could have expected. Panthera, with the help of the Xero package, have taken the stress, strain and confusion out of managing my company and personal accounts. I look forward to working with them for many years to come.
Sara Southey Bluestones Garden Design

Panthera are fantastic.
Panthera are fantastic. Always professional, going the extra mile for their clients and delivering superb service. I recommend them all the time to my clients.
Tracey Miller Bigger, Brighter, Bolder BBB

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