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SMBs’ FX Woes Thrown Back In The Spotlight By Amex Allegations
SMBs’ FX Woes Thrown Back In The Spotlight By Amex Allegations
July 31, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Allegations that American Express secretly hiked foreign exchange rates for small business customers is thrusting the challenges and points of friction that entrepreneurs face with...

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SMBs Feel Neglected By Banks — But Lack Unbiased Information To Switch
SMBs Feel Neglected By Banks — But Lack Unbiased Information To Switch
April 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

U.K. small businesses (SMBs) have made it clear they’re willing to switch financial service providers to access the financial services they need to thrive. But...

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SMBs Split On Hard Vs. Soft Brexit Expectations, Survey Finds
SMBs Split On Hard Vs. Soft Brexit Expectations, Survey Finds
October 30, 2017  |  B2B Payments

A significant portion of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) surveyed by Bibby Financial Services expect a “hard Brexit” to occur — that is, the U.K. will...

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US SMBs Enjoy (Relatively) Short Invoice Payment Times
US SMBs Enjoy (Relatively) Short Invoice Payment Times
October 27, 2017  |  B2B Payments

U.S. small businesses (SMBs) get paid relatively quickly, at least compared to other parts of the world, including Canada and Hong Kong, according to a...

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Healthcare, Payroll Regulations Aren’t Top Of Mind For SMBs
Healthcare, Payroll Regulations Aren’t Top Of Mind For SMBs
September 25, 2017  |  B2B Payments

There are a lot of regulatory issues that weigh on the minds of small business owners, from payroll rules to healthcare reform. But new research...

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For Manufacturing, Factoring Is The Alternative Lender
For Manufacturing, Factoring Is The Alternative Lender
January 06, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Banks are stingy with cash when it comes to lending to SMBs. In Canada, one alternative lender, Bibby Financial Services, sees opportunity where banks may...

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The UK Construction Sector’s B2B Payment Practices Crumble
The UK Construction Sector’s B2B Payment Practices Crumble
December 01, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Late payments are considered an epidemic by some in the U.K. as small businesses struggle to keep their financial heads above water. Just this week,...

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UK SMEs Oblivious To Mountain Of Alt-Lending Choices
UK SMEs Oblivious To Mountain Of Alt-Lending Choices
July 28, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The U.K. alternative lending space is broad, with new entrants frequently stepping in. According to data from the Liberum AltFi Volume Index U.K., marketplace lending...

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