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Blak Brews began with a van, a few market stalls, and a bold ambition – to put culture, wellness, and native Australian ingredients into people’s hands, and into their cups. “There wasn’t a blueprint for what we were doing,” says co-founder Troy Benjamin. “We just built it as we went.” Troy and his partner Cerisa launched Blak Brews from their home in Geelong, blending teas by hand and selling them direct to the public at festivals and pop-ups. From the start, they knew they had something unique. “It was very DIY at first,” Cerisa says, “but people connected with it quickly. We believed in the product, and that made the hard work worth it.” Two years on, Blak Brews has evolved into a thriving business with national reach. Their range of native teas and coffee blends is stocked in high-end venues, airport cafés, and independent retailers across the country. They’ve won Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars Australia, launched their flagship venue – Booln Booln Café – and built a team to keep pace with growing demand. Celebrating culture over a cuppa. For Troy and Cerisa, Blak Brews is more than a product – it’s a way to connect people with culture. Troy’s heritage includes Tati Tati, Wadi Wadi, Muti Muti and Wamba Wamba ancestry. Cerisa’s roots span Gurindji, Jawoyn and Walpiri Country. Their aim has always been to celebrate native ingredients and their significance, and that’s exactly what they’ve achieved with Blak Brews. “From day one, we wanted to show people that native ingredients can be premium, functional, and world-class,” says Troy. “We’re doing that now on a bigger scale, but the drive hasn’t changed.” The early days were all hustle, hand-blending at home and building the brand from scratch when no one else knew what a native tea company could look like. “We started from the ground up,” says Troy. “Small stalls, long days...but we backed ourselves.” From pop-ups to a permanent space . Winning Food Stars Australia in 2024 gave Blak Brews a big burst of visibility – and a financial runway to grow. The couple used the momentum to open Booln Booln Café, a light-filled space in central Geelong that serves jaffles, native teas, coffee and community connection. When it came to choosing a payment system, Zeller was an easy choice. “Zeller just felt like a clean fit for what we needed at Booln Booln,” says Troy. The recommendation came from their POS provider, Whoods , who pointed Troy and Cerisa to Zeller as a powerful, stylish and easy-to-use solution. “We wanted a simple, modern payment system that was easy for staff to use and looked sharp on the counter,” says Troy. “Zeller ticked those boxes.” Keeping up with fast-paced operations . Between wholesale, retail, the café and events, there’s always a lot happening at Blak Brews. “It’s full throttle,” says Troy. “We’ve got wholesale, retail, café operations, events, media...all running at once. But we’ve got a solid team. My focus is on building the brand, big-picture strategy, and making sure we keep growing the right way.” Cerisa adds: “There’s a lot going on behind the scenes. Keeping things moving across multiple channels takes constant coordination, but we’ve built systems that work for us.” At Booln Booln, one of those systems is Zeller, which runs the café’s daily transactions with zero disruption. “For Booln Booln Café, Zeller has been solid. Clean interface, easy for staff, and no hiccups,” explains Troy . Fast payments, smooth reconciliation . Reliable, fast payment processing is critical when you’re running a venue with steady foot traffic and short order turnaround. Zeller’s fast settlement cycle helps the team keep the café running without delays or hold-ups. “The quick settlement definitely helps – especially when you’re running a physical café,” says Troy. “It keeps things flowing without delays.” Cerisa agrees: “It’s reliable, which makes a difference when you’re managing a venue that sees consistent foot traffic.” For customers, the experience is seamless. Whether they’re grabbing a coffee or sitting down for a meal, they can pay quickly and get on with their day – no fuss, no queue. “It’s fast and clean and that’s all most customers care about,” Troy says. “You’re not holding people up at the till, which matters when there’s a line.” A payment system brewed for ease . Zeller’s industry-leading reliability has helped to keep things streamlined at Booln Booln Café. The café team can focus on customer service, not device troubleshooting. And for Troy and Cerisa, knowing the system just works gives them one less thing to worry about. “The café runs its own ship day to day,” says Troy, “but yeah – knowing we’ve got a system in place that’s consistent and low-maintenance means one less thing for us to worry about.” So what’s been the biggest benefit of using Zeller? “It works,” says Troy. “That’s it. No glitches, no learning curve. Our team picked it up quickly, and it hasn’t let us down.” Advice for other growing businesses . Blak Brews is scaling strategically – building long-term partnerships, growing global reach, and staying grounded in the values that started it all. “We’re scaling up our global presence, locking in some major long-term partnerships, and continuing to grow the brand while staying true to who we are,” Troy says. “We’ve built something strong,” Cerisa adds, “now it’s about maintaining quality and expanding the right way.” Their advice to other business owners looking for a smooth start with payments? “If you’re opening a venue and want something that just works from day one,” says Troy, “Zeller’s a solid option. No drama, no overthinking.” Zeller’s helped them stay focused on what matters most – serving customers, sharing culture, and keeping the blend just right.

From customising your Zeller Debit Card with a logo to promoting an offer on the screen of Zeller Terminal, or adding a QR code to your receipts: Zeller ensures your brand is central to your payments and finances. A strong brand doesn’t have to mean a big one. Even small businesses are able to derive as much benefit from a recognisable brand identity as major international companies, it’s all a question of scale. The beauty of building your brand as a small business is that you don’t have to go to huge lengths to achieve it. You just have to be consistent. Emphasising your brand at every customer touch point – whether it’s a simple logo printed on your napkins or the colour of your bathrooms – can leave a lasting impression. In this article, we offer you four innovative ways to integrate your brand into the payment process, whether you're selling or buying, to engage customers or vendors with your business. 1. Personalise Zeller Debit Card with your business logo. Regardless of whether you’ve been in business for three years or three days, good branding gives the appearance of being well-established and of higher quality. It’s why adding your logo to your Zeller Business Debit Card or Zeller Corporate Cards is a great way of communicating professionalism to everyone you’re paying. Nothing says “we have our finances in order” like flashing a branded business debit card in front of a supplier. There will be no doubt in anyone’s mind as to the credibility of your business, nor will you ever accidentally pay for a business expense with your personal credit card.  For business owners running multiple venues, being able to visually distinguish each card ensures expenses are paid for with the correct account, reducing reconciliation errors. Similarly, for companies with multiple employees, expense management is made simpler by labelling corporate cards by team or purpose and with a colour to match. All Zeller cards can be created and personalised online in minutes and linked to your chosen Zeller Transaction Account . Virtual cards are ready to use the very same day, and physical cards will be delivered securely via Australia Post to your business address fast.  To add a logo to a Zeller Debit or Corporate Card: Open Zeller Dashboard and navigate to Cards Create a new card and assign a cardholder + linked account Add a card label (optional) Upload your logo Review and create card Find out more about supported specs and dimensions here . 2. Add a custom screensaver to Zeller Terminal. Even when Zeller Terminal goes to sleep, it keeps working for your business. You can set a custom screensaver that will appear on your Terminal screen when it’s not in use. While customers wait for you to scan their items or pull up their order at your point-of-sale, it is the perfect opportunity for you to engage them with your brand. Whether you’ve got a new offer to promote, need to remind customers to place their Christmas orders, or want to highlight a new product or item on the menu: the large, digital screen on Zeller Terminal is the perfect place to do it. Any image can be uploaded, as long as it is sized correctly (320 x 496 px). By incorporating a QR code into the image you can invite customers to sign up to a newsletter, referral program, or competition. This is a great way of bolstering your mailing list with people you know have already interacted with your business. However you choose to use Custom Screensavers on Zeller Terminal, it’s a great way to maintain brand consistency throughout your premises. When you upload a screensaver via Zeller Dashboard, there’s no need to update each Terminal individually, it will automatically update to all the Terminals operating within the site you have selected. By featuring your logo, as well as colours and fonts consistent with your style, a slogan or key message; you will emphasise your brand identity just before your customers walk out the door. To upload a Custom Screensaver: Open the Zeller Dashboard and navigate to Sites Locate and click the site to see its settings Click the Appearance tab Upload your logo Select a background colour (Zeller will automatically recommend some colours based on your logo) Click Save All Zeller Terminals within the site will display the image when in sleep mode 3. Keep customers engaged with branded receipts. Whether they’re printed or sent digitally as an email or SMS , receipts can be used in clever ways to help drive return business or help your customers connect with you. With Zeller, you can add a custom image at the top of the receipt, where a simple logo and/or QR code will catch people’s eye. Below this, you can add in your business details, so your customers know how to contact you, as well as your social media handles. In the case of digital receipts – these are live links that will take customers directly to your social profiles. There are two spaces, above and below the purchase details where you can add a message of 500 characters or less. You could include a brief history of your business, details of a competition you’re running, or a message or slogan that aligns with your brand. Much more than a simple proof of purchase, receipts are an innovative marketing tool that can be leveraged to instil your brand messaging. 4. Align your invoices to your brand identity. You don’t necessarily need a shop front to create a strong brand. Having a clear, identifiable web presence will set you apart from your competitors, and ensure your business is the first that comes to mind when your service is required. Or even when it’s not! Your online presence doesn’t end at your website. Every interaction with your customer is an opportunity to remind them of your brand, and invoices are no exception. Zeller Invoices provides you with the best of both worlds: the ability to create and send invoices quickly, but also the flexibility to customise them to align with your brand. With different colours and layouts to choose from, space for your logo and a custom message, your clients will be able to instantly recognise your business and your service. Not only does this make it easier (and therefore faster) for your clients to pay you, but they’ll associate the service with your brand, and are much more likely to return to you next time. Bringing your brand to life across the payment process is just one of the many ways Zeller lets you tailor your financial solution. With many different ways to take payments, make payments and manage your money, Zeller’s tools are designed with the flexibility and versatility to adapt to your business. Find out for yourself by signing up for a free Zeller Account today or by contacting our Sales Team to learn how Zeller could be a great fit for your business, and your brand.

If you have to get in a car or truck to travel to your customers, this article is for you. Whether you’re grooming dogs, running bootcamps, cleaning houses, offering home-based beauty treatments, or selling from a market stall: how you configure your payment system will be distinctly different from a standard bricks-and-mortar business. This article will outline the simplest and most affordable way to take payments instantly and manage your business finances, all from a single app on the smartphone you already own. Goodbye cash, invoicing, and bank transfers. Hello instant on-the-spot payments on your smartphone. Just because you run a mobile business, doesn’t mean you have to wait to get paid, nor do you need to purchase an EFTPOS machine designed for countertops. If you travel to meet your customer, you’ve got an opportunity to get paid on the spot, with no extra hardware, and no need for follow-up invoices (aka late payments). Today, the best solution for mobile merchants and market stall holders is to accept contactless card payments on a smartphone .  Introducing: Tap to Pay In Australia, the ability to use your smartphone like a payment terminal is known as Tap to Pay and is available through payment apps such as Zeller, for use on both iPhone and Android devices. Using NFC technology (the same technology behind mobile wallets), apps like Zeller can turn your phone into an EFTPOS machine, allowing your customers to simply tap their card or digital wallet to your phone. What is the most affordable Tap to Pay solution? In Australia, the most affordable and comprehensive Tap to Pay provider is Zeller. With one flat rate of 1.4% per tap for all cards, including American Express, no hidden fees or lock-in contracts, and the ability to automatically pass on the per-transaction fee with a surcharge, Zeller’s solution provides businesses with the most value for money. While other providers such as Westpac, ANZ or Tyro offer similar rates, their pricing is not wholly transparent and the sign-up process is lengthy. Furthermore, they require a separate app to use the Tap to Pay feature, while Zeller offers it as a built-in function within a single app, where you can also manage your accounts, cards, invoicing, tracking, and more. Meanwhile, Square offers a service similar to Zeller's, but at a higher rate of 1.6%. Other providers include NAB, SumUp, Pebl and Airpay, however their solutions are often only compatible with either Android or iPhone and frequently involve higher per-transaction fees and lock-in contracts. Why is Tap to Pay with Zeller the best payment system for mobile businesses? When you sign up to Tap to Pay with Zeller, you also benefit from Zeller’s whole ecosystem of financial tools to help manage your business finances, including (but not limited to) a free transaction account, debit card, and tools for sending online invoices and getting paid online with convenient payment links. If you’re not already convinced, here’s every reason why Tap to Pay with Zeller App is the top-rated payment solution among mobile merchants and market stall holders:  1. You already own the hardware, simply download the app.  By using your smartphone, you eliminate upfront hardware purchase costs, monthly terminal rental fees, and maintenance overhead. Plus, you don’t need to worry about carrying another device. Your payment solution is in your pocket.  2. You can accept all contactless payments. Tap to Pay caters to all customer preferences by accepting contactless debit/credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other digital wallets. 3. The pricing is simple and predictable.  Zeller’s easy-to-understand pricing makes financial planning and reconciliation simple. Tap to Pay with Zeller App incurs a simple 1.4% per-transaction fee, which can be passed on to your customer automatically by toggling surcharging on. There are no hidden fees or lock-in contracts. 4. Employees can accept payments on their smartphones from the same account. If you have multiple staff members, they can take payments on their own devices (Android or iPhone) all with the same single business account. Plus, with Zeller, you decide what each team member can access, keeping sensitive account information protected. 5. You gain access to a free point-of-sale system. With Zeller POS Lite, you can build and manage a library of items by adding details like name, description, price, and image. This makes checkout faster, allows you to issue itemised receipts, and is especially helpful for businesses that sell a wide range of products or process refunds. You can also import a pre-existing item library instantly to your Zeller Account via a CSV file upload.  6. Your funds are ready to use straight after making a sale .  If you choose to settle your funds into Zeller Transaction Account , you will have instant access to your funds, which you can spend immediately using Zeller Debit Card . Alternatively, settle funds into a third-party bank account and access your funds the next business day.  7. You can send digital receipts to your customers via SMS or email. Not having an EFTPOS machine does not mean compromising on professionalism or efficiency. Tap to Pay lets you offer customers paperless digital receipts, simplifying record-keeping.  8. You can accept payments over the contactless limit with a PIN entry.  Tap to Pay allows you to securely accept payments, even those above the standard contactless threshold of $200. Customers are invited to simply enter their PIN on your phone's screen.    9. You can use the service as much or as little as you need (it won’t cost you). With no lock-in contracts or exit fees, you can use Tap to Pay whenever you need to – whether that’s once a week, once a month, or once a year. It’s a solution that is as flexible as your business, and is especially good for market stall holders that operate seasonally.  10. You can track sales and manage transactions with a user-friendly dashboard.   Log in to your Zeller Dashboard or Zeller App to access a comprehensive overview of all your received payments and expenses paid for with your Zeller Debit Card. With all your business finances consolidated, you can easily access detailed analytics and trend reports. 11. You can integrate Zeller with your Xero accounting software. When you accept payments with Zeller, every sale and settlement can be easily reconciled in your Xero accounting software with a Xero Bank Feed integration . You no longer need to worry about manual transaction imports, all your settlement data will appear directly in your Xero account.   How secure is Tap to Pay with Zeller App? Zeller Tap to Pay uses the same secure NFC technology as in-store terminals, and is fully compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Transactions are encrypted end-to-end and processed in real time, so there’s no delay and no doubt. No sensitive card information is stored on your device, which means every tap is protected for both you and your customers. How do you get set up with Tap to Pay? Zeller Tap to Pay works on any Android phone with NFC, as well as any iPhone XS or later running iOS 16.4 or higher. You’ll also need a Zeller Account (free to set up) and internet access (Wi-Fi or mobile data). That’s it! No other hardware required. Follow these steps to get started: