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The Hartford Targets Small Firms With Insurance Benefits Portal
The Hartford Targets Small Firms With Insurance Benefits Portal
August 10, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Insurance company The Hartford has reportedly launched a digital benefits administration portal for its small business clients. News reports on Wednesday (Aug. 9) said that The...

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Banks Still Forcing SMBs To Go To Physical Branches, Says Avoka
Banks Still Forcing SMBs To Go To Physical Branches, Says Avoka
August 10, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Banks appear to be finally waking up to the need to innovate. Between the growing number of blockchain consortia, in which banks explore the use...

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First Data 2Q Top Line Beats Street On SMB Momentum
First Data 2Q Top Line Beats Street On SMB Momentum
August 08, 2017  |  Earnings

In its latest earnings report, First Data topped Wall Street estimates on the top line. CEO Frank Bisignano pointed to momentum in the North American...

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UAE Authorities Plan SMB Crowdfunding Framework
UAE Authorities Plan SMB Crowdfunding Framework
August 07, 2017  |  B2B Payments

United Arab Emirates (UAE) regulators are setting out to establish a framework to guide the small business (SMB) crowdfunding market, news reports on Sunday (Aug. 6)...

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Zycus Steps Into Mid-Market Procurement
Zycus Steps Into Mid-Market Procurement
August 04, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Procure-to-pay company Zycus is stepping into the middle market. The company announced Thursday it is launching a source-to-pay program for mid-market companies and small, high-growth...

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eCommerce Finds The Cash Flow Link Between Financing And Shipping
eCommerce Finds The Cash Flow Link Between Financing And Shipping
August 04, 2017  |  B2B Payments

For eCommerce businesses, income and expenses are closely linked. After all, you have to spend money to make money, and for sellers, the costs of...

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Kabbage Receives $250M Strategic Growth Investment From SoftBank
Kabbage Receives $250M Strategic Growth Investment From SoftBank
August 04, 2017  |  Investments

Kabbage Inc., a financial services, technology and data platform serving small businesses globally, has announced the agreement on a $250-million equity investment from a subsidiary...

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Number of U.K. Firms In Significant Financial Distress Jumps
Number of U.K. Firms In Significant Financial Distress Jumps
August 03, 2017  |  B2B Payments

New data from insolvency firm Begbies Traynor may set off alarm bells: The number of U.K. businesses considered to be in “significant” financial distress has...

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National Australia Bank Builds SME Lending Features
National Australia Bank Builds SME Lending Features
August 01, 2017  |  B2B Payments

With home loan growth expected to slow to 4 percent in 2018, National Australia Bank (NAB) wants to build its business elsewhere, namely in SME...

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