Craig Ashcroft Payment Solutions

Retail & SME · Industries

Simple, reliable payments for small businesses.

Whether you run a shop, a salon or a trade business, get fast card payments, clear pricing and one person to call when you need help.

Retail & SME · Industries

Shops & salons

and local services

Payment links

for phone orders

Tap to Pay

on your iPhone

Exit fees covered

up to £3,000**

The challenges

What gets in the way.

Every sector has its own pressure points. Here’s how Dojo, set up and supported by Craig, takes them off your plate.

Fees that creep up

Craig reviews every line of your statement so you know exactly what you pay.

Slow, unreliable machines

Payments in under 2 seconds† with automatic 4G back-up.

Orders by phone or message

Send a secure payment link and get paid without a website.

Support that’s hard to reach

A named local contact in Craig, plus Dojo’s UK support team.

Counter

Every sale, captured.

Take chip & PIN, contactless, Apple Pay and Google Pay at the counter or on the move, with an always-on platform behind you.

  • All major cards and mobile wallets
  • Wi-Fi and 4G auto-switching
  • Receipts printed or sent digitally

Recommended kit

The right devices for retail & sme.

Dojo Go Max

Dojo Go Max

Ultra-fast, portable card payments on Wi-Fi and 4G.

Learn more →

Tap to Pay on iPhone

Tap to Pay on iPhone

Take contactless payments with just an iPhone.

Learn more →

Payment Links

Payment Links

Send a link, get paid. No website needed.

Learn more →

Remote

Sell beyond your four walls.

Take orders over the phone, by WhatsApp or through social media and send a secure payment link in seconds. Ideal for click and collect and local delivery.

  • No monthly fee for payment links
  • Strong customer authentication
  • See every payment in one app
Sell beyond <span class="green">your four walls.</span>

Who we help

Sound like you?

Including independent retail, hair & beauty, health & dental, trades & services, garages & motor and convenience & local, and businesses in every sector below.

Hospitality

Hospitality

Restaurants, cafés, pubs, hotels and venues

Retail & SME

Retail & SME

Independent retailers, salons, trade and local businesses

Leisure & Sport

Leisure & Sport

Golf clubs, gyms, attractions and sports clubs

Enterprise & Multi-site

Multi-site

Large groups, franchises and national operators

Health

Health

Pharmacies, chemists, clinics and hospitals

Education

Education

Schools, nurseries, colleges and academies

Trades & Construction

Trades

Heating, electricians, builders and solar installers

Automotive

Automotive

Mechanics, dealerships, MOT and service centres

Client story

Livesey’s Butchers, Preston Market.

An independent butcher’s on a busy market, switched to Dojo by Craig.

“Just give him a call. He’ll make the process quick, easy, understandable. Highly recommended.”

Sam Livesey, Director, Livesey’s Butchers

Insights

Related reading.

Clarks Family Farm, Woodplumpton: card payments that work in the middle of the countryside

October 29, 2026|

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.

Livesey’s Butchers, Preston Market: why a busy butcher’s counter switched to Dojo

October 23, 2026|

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.

FAQs

Straight answers

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

Is Dojo suitable for a small business?

Yes. Dojo works for businesses of every size, with flexible 12-month or 30-day rolling contracts and simple setup.

Yes. Tap to Pay on iPhone and payment links let you take payments with just your phone, once you’re a Dojo customer.

Often, yes. Dojo could cover your exit fees up to £3,000, subject to your annual card turnover.

Pricing depends on your turnover and card mix. Craig will give you a clear, line-by-line comparison.

Free, no-obligation review

Switching, sorted.

Sign up in a few simple steps, on a flexible 12-month or 30-day rolling contract, with easy two-step PCI compliance. Dojo could even cover your exit fees up to £3,000.**

Dojo payments, funding and business tools, with a personal service.

Approved Dojo Partner

Card machines

Dojo Go Max
Dojo Pocket
Dojo Wired
Tap to Pay on iPhone
Online checkout
Payment links
Dojo Intelligence

Business types

Hospitality
Retail & SME
Leisure & Sport
Enterprise & Multi-site
Health
Education
Trades & Construction
Automotive

Funding & more

Dojo Flex Funds
Capital on Tap
New business
EPOS integration
Become a partner
Success stories
News & insights

Contact

Get started
07827 912461
Email Craig
Savings calculator & review
About Craig
Google reviews

Areas we cover
Preston
Lancashire
Manchester
Blackpool & Fylde coast

Craig Ashcroft Payment Solutions is an approved partner of Dojo. Dojo is a trading name of Paymentsense Limited, registered in England and Wales at The Brunel Building, 2 Canalside Walk, London W2 1DG (No. 06730690). Paymentsense Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 738728) and under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900925) for the issuing of electronic money and provision of payment services.

* Claim based on face-to-face payments only. Businesses with 1–69 locations. UK only. † Based on transaction times recorded between June 2025–May 2026. ** Subject to your annual card turnover. ¹ In an independent research study with Savanta, 2023. Dojo Go Max £149 offer valid until 31/12/26.

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