Livesey’s Butchers, Preston Market: why a busy butcher’s counter switched to Dojo
Sam Livesey, director of Livesey’s Butchers on Preston Market, on switching to Dojo with Craig: faster “beep and go” payments, 4G back-up when the Wi-Fi drops and a real point of contact.
PAYMENT ADVICE
Card machines, fees and payments, explained
Plain-English guides to choosing a card machine, cutting costs and getting more from Dojo.
Card machines in Preston: your local Dojo partner
Craig Ashcroft is an approved Dojo partner based in Lancashire, helping Preston businesses take faster, more reliable card payments, with someone local to call.
Card machines in Lancashire: a local Dojo partner for the whole county
Based in Lancashire and covering the whole county, Craig Ashcroft helps businesses from the coast to the Ribble Valley take card payments that just work.
Card machines in Manchester: reliable payments, even in a concrete building
From Spinningfields to the Northern Quarter, Manchester venues need payments that work everywhere. Here’s what Craig can do for you.
Card machines in Blackpool and the Fylde coast
Busy summers, big crowds and the Illuminations: Blackpool businesses need payments that never miss a beat. Here’s how a local Dojo partner can help.
How to reduce card payment fees for your business
Most businesses pay more for card payments than they need to, and the extra is usually hiding in the small print. Here’s where to look, and what to ask.
The complete guide to taking payments for your new business
Opening a new business? Here’s how to choose the right way to take payments, from the counter to the table to online, and what to check before you sign anything.
CLIENT STORIES
Real businesses. Real results.
How businesses switched to Dojo with Craig, and what changed for them.
Clarks Family Farm, Woodplumpton: card payments that work in the middle of the countryside
Darren Clark of Clarks Family Farm in Woodplumpton, near Preston, on switching to Dojo Go Max with Craig: payments that keep working when the farm Wi-Fi drops, no missed payments and someone who’s there whenever they need him.
Colour-coded card machines: how a football club tracks every till
Gate, bar and outside catering: Craig colour-coded a football club’s card machines and named them by location, so every pound is tracked.
VIDEOS
Watch and learn in two minutes
Quick explainers, product walk-throughs and client interviews.
Meet Craig Ashcroft, your local Dojo partner
Craig Ashcroft explains who he is, how he works and why every business he looks after gets a named contact instead of a helpline.
What happens to your card machine when the Wi-Fi goes down?
If your card machine relies on Wi-Fi, a dropped connection costs you sales. Craig explains how Dojo’s built-in 4G keeps you taking payments.
Busy event, no signal? How Dojo card machines keep taking payments
At football matches and festivals, mobile signal drops. Craig explains how Dojo’s 4G SIM finds the nearest mast, so you keep taking card payments.
Dojo uptime: is it really a “data fact”?
Craig gets challenged on Dojo’s uptime figure. Here’s what uptime means and why it matters for your takings.
Dojo on Trustpilot: rated Excellent by UK businesses
Dojo is rated Excellent on Trustpilot by thousands of UK businesses. Here’s what that means for yours.
Dojo Pocket: orders and payments in one pocket-sized device
Take the order, send it to the kitchen and take payment at the table, all from one device that fits in your pocket.
FUNDING & GROWTH
Cashflow, funding and growing your business
How Dojo Flex Funds and Capital on Tap work, plus practical advice for busy owners.
The Capital on Tap card: 1% uncapped cashback on your stock
Buy stock, earn 1% uncapped cashback and keep your main bank details private. Craig explains the Dojo partner card from Capital on Tap.
5 ways to improve cash flow in your business
Cash flow is what keeps a business open. Here are five practical ways to get money in sooner, keep it moving and give yourself a safety net.
A guide to business funding options in the UK
From overdrafts to revenue-based funding, here’s a plain-English overview of how UK businesses fund stock, refits and growth, and where Dojo’s options fit.
NEWS
The latest from Craig and Dojo
Product launches, offers, awards and announcements.
Our vision: the service your business deserves
Craig on the vision behind Craig Ashcroft Payment Solutions: great service, no hidden fees and seamless payments for UK businesses.
We’re growing: new offices coming soon
Craig Ashcroft Payment Solutions is growing its team, already covers the whole UK and is moving into new offices soon.
