New business · Getting started

Starting a business? Take cards from day one.

Never taken card payments before? Craig explains everything in plain English, helps you choose the right machine and sets it up with you, so you’re ready for your very first customer.

Customer paying by phone on a Dojo card machine

Plain English

no jargon

Up in days

ready to trade

One person

to call

Flexible

12-month or 30-day rolling

New to card payments?

Everything explained, nothing assumed.

Taking cards for the first time can feel like a lot: machines, fees, settlement and contracts. Craig walks you through it step by step, so you know exactly what you’re signing up for.

Simple advice

Clear answers to every question, however basic. No sales jargon.

The right kit

A machine that fits how you’ll trade: counter, table, mobile or online.

Clear costs

Straightforward pricing, explained up front, with no hidden fees.

Set up with you

Craig gets you set up and shows you how everything works.

Compact Dojo card machine on a shop counter

Getting set up

Ready for your first customer.

Tell Craig a bit about your business and he’ll handle the rest: the application, the machine, setup and a quick walkthrough, so you can take payments from day one.

  • Help with your Dojo application
  • Machines delivered and set up
  • Shown how to take payments and refunds

Grow with you

Built to grow with your business.

Start with one card machine and add more as you grow: extra machines, table service, payment links, online checkout and funding, all from one place and one person.

  • Flexible 12-month or 30-day rolling contracts
  • Add machines as you grow
  • Funding options when you’re ready
Getting paid with Dojo

FAQs

Straight answers

Can’t see your question? Craig will give you a straight answer.

Can a brand-new business get a card machine?

Yes. Dojo works with new businesses every day. Craig will check what Dojo needs from you and help with the application.

Usually within days of your application being approved. Craig keeps you posted at every step.

It depends on how you’ll trade and your expected card takings. Craig explains the costs clearly before you sign anything, with no hidden fees.

No. We don’t tie people in: choose a flexible 12-month or 30-day rolling contract.

New business

Tell Craig about your new business.

Leave your details and Craig will call you back, usually the same working day, to talk you through getting started.

Tell us about your business

Craig Ashcroft

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Speak to Craig directly

Approved Dojo Partner · Rising Star nominee, Dojo MM Summit Awards 2026

07827 912461
paymentsolutions@craigashcroft.com

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