Artificial intelligence is reportedly one of the factors driving small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to reduce their number of middle managers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
Half of financial institutions reject micro-business loan applications due to unverifiable legitimacy. Among those with access to third-party data, confidence in credit decisions — and lender profitability — rises sharply. So why do many lenders still rely on incomplete, outdated records that stall approvals and...
A solo dental practice in a small town. A mom-and-pop Italian restaurant in a large city. Or a one-of-a-kind hair salon somewhere in between. Tiny, independently owned businesses with fewer than 10 employees and, typically, brick-and-mortar storefronts are a bulwark of private-sector entrepreneurship that contributes significantly...
Paris-based digital insurer Orus raised 25 million euros (about $29 million) in a Series B funding round to fuel the planned pan-European expansion of its digital platform offering tailored insurance for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Autobooks has added access to flexible funding for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to its platform by partnering with Fundbox. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
Small business owners grew more optimistic in May as they reported improvements in their expected business conditions and sales expectations, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Home-buying and financing company Habito said its mortgage advisers now offer support at no cost to U.K. small business owners who are members of Mastercard’s Business Bonus program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
While Wall Street rejoiced at the U.S.-China tariff truce, small businesses have less to celebrate. 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,...
To thrive in today’s fragmented retail landscape, small and medium-sized businesses must close the digital divide and embrace unified commerce strategies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
