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Workers’ Earnings Growth Exceeds Inflation for First Time in 2 Years
Workers’ Earnings Growth Exceeds Inflation for First Time in 2 Years
April 18, 2023  |  Economy

U.S. workers’ median weekly earnings have grown faster than inflation over the last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Mastercard Launches Solutions for Female Business Owners in Latin America
Mastercard Launches Solutions for Female Business Owners in Latin America
April 11, 2023  |  Mastercard

Mastercard has launched a suite of solutions for female business owners in Latin America and the Caribbean. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Inventory Data Hints at Summer Slowdown — and Main Street Merchant Markdowns
Inventory Data Hints at Summer Slowdown — and Main Street Merchant Markdowns
April 11, 2023  |  Retail

When goods pile up on shelves and in wholesale channels,  markdowns loom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Small Business Sentiment Dips Amid Borrowing and Hiring Troubles
Small Business Sentiment Dips Amid Borrowing and Hiring Troubles
April 11, 2023  |  SMBs

America’s small business owners are feeling fairly pessimistic about the future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Only 26% of Main Street Businesses Have Access to 60 Days of Cash
Only 26% of Main Street Businesses Have Access to 60 Days of Cash
April 07, 2023  |  SMBs

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Rise of Behavioral Fraud Makes Smart Prevention Critical for Businesses 
Rise of Behavioral Fraud Makes Smart Prevention Critical for Businesses 
April 05, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Employees are simultaneously a company’s first line of defense and their weakest link. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Hello Alice Launches Business Health Score Tool for Small Businesses
Hello Alice Launches Business Health Score Tool for Small Businesses
April 05, 2023  |  SMBs

Hello Alice has launched a Business Health Score to help small businesses access investment, capital and credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How SMBs Can Fight the Fraud Threats of Remote Work
PYMNTS Intelligence: How SMBs Can Fight the Fraud Threats of Remote Work
April 04, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Remote working was a boon to businesses during the pandemic, as technology allowed many companies to remain productive when much of the world was shutting down. Along with...

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As Remote Work and Travel Normalize, SMBs Tackle Challenge of Payment Fraud
As Remote Work and Travel Normalize, SMBs Tackle Challenge of Payment Fraud
April 03, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Nearly nine in 10 companies say remote work has given bad actors a new way to find and exploit weak fraud and security measures, a...

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