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Credit Access Could Determine Small Business Success in 2025
January 14, 2025

Conditions are improving for small businesses, at least with the uncertainty of the election behind them and a generally positive mindset about fundamentals ahead of them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Neobanks Navigate SMB Market Potential and Regulatory Risks
January 13, 2025

Neobanks have gained momentum with the promise of helping consumers shift their financial lives fully online — with digital onboarding, speedier account openings and competitive rates on deposits and other offerings — in direct competition with traditional omnichannel financial institutions (FIs). Get the Full Story...

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Supreme Court Considers Staying Injunction on Corporate Transparency Act
January 10, 2025

The legal battle over the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act and its beneficial ownership reporting requirements is now taking place in the Supreme Court. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Nearly Half of Rural Small Businesses Do Business With the Bank on the Corner
January 08, 2025

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are considering a switch from national banks to local financial institutions (FIs) like community banks and credit unions (CUs). While the convenience of national banks has traditionally been a strong draw, factors such as personalized service, lower fees, and better...

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UK’s CFIT to Launch Coalition Focused on Small Business Finance
January 07, 2025

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) said Tuesday (Jan. 7) that Mastercard and Lloyds Bank agreed to partner with it and fund its new industry-led coalition that will develop solutions to help the United Kingdom’s 5.6 million small businesses raise external finance. Get...

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Amex Exec Says Payment Tech Will Drive SMB Customer Loyalty
January 06, 2025

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must balance customer demand and seamless operation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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2024 Changed the Game for Small Business Growth Opportunities
December 30, 2024

Main Street has been getting a digital makeover in recent years, and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are among the biggest beneficiaries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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SMB Platform Bench Acquired by Employer.com 3 Days After Shutdown
December 30, 2024

After announcing an “abrupt” shutdown of its online bookkeeping and tax filing platform on Friday (Dec. 27), Bench Accounting said Monday (Dec. 30) that it is being acquired by Employer.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Thryv Adds Reporting Capabilities to Small Business Software Platform
December 27, 2024

Thryv added new reporting capabilities to its small business software platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...