small business finance

UK Banks Now Required To Refer SMEs To Alt-Lenders
UK Banks Now Required To Refer SMEs To Alt-Lenders
November 02, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The U.K.’s bank referral scheme has officially kicked off. Reports by Financial Times on Tuesday (Nov. 1) said the program that requires traditional banks to refer small...

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Small Biz Cash Management Struggles Across The Globe
Small Biz Cash Management Struggles Across The Globe
October 27, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Between the rise of blockchain technology, the market debuts of faster payments initiatives and the advancements in virtual card capabilities, small businesses have more choice...

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Tech Brings Cash Forecasting Power To Small Biz
Tech Brings Cash Forecasting Power To Small Biz
October 19, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Cash flow forecasting technology was once only for the massive enterprise, with resources aplenty to invest in such tools and the internal expertise to understand...

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Amex’s Latest SMB Pursuit
Amex’s Latest SMB Pursuit
October 18, 2016  |  B2B Payments

American Express is a leader in the commercial card world but typically holds a reputation for servicing high-spending corporates. Now, the company is looking to...

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RBS’ Small Business Scandal: What You Need To Know
RBS’ Small Business Scandal: What You Need To Know
October 11, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) became the new face of scandal on Monday (Oct. 10) when leaked documents surfaced that seem to show new evidence...

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How SMBs — And Their Lenders — Brace For Regulation
How SMBs — And Their Lenders — Brace For Regulation
September 13, 2016  |  B2B Payments

As the fluctuations within the small business lending industry continue, SMEs must keep their eye on the state of the market: whether capital is available,...

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Forgetting To Cash The Check Is A $740M Mistake
Forgetting To Cash The Check Is A $740M Mistake
September 07, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Nearly $740 million is lost by small and medium-sized businesses in the U.K. every year for a simple reason: They either lose, or forget to...

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Australia Opens SME Lending Probe
Australia Opens SME Lending Probe
September 01, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Australia has launched an investigation into big banks’ lending practices with small business borrowers, reports said on Wednesday (Aug. 31). The Small Business and Family...

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Where Small Biz Hiring, Lending Stands As Summer Ends
Where Small Biz Hiring, Lending Stands As Summer Ends
September 01, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Summer is quickly closing out, and changing seasons can sometimes signal shifting cash flows for small businesses. The latest research from payroll firm ADP and small...

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