SMBs

Small and Medium businesses are privately owned corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorships which have fewer employees and/or less annual revenue than a regular-sized business or corporation.

Small Business, Big AI: How SMBs Are Leveling the Playing Field With Enterprise Giants
Small Business, Big AI: How SMBs Are Leveling the Playing Field With Enterprise Giants
June 06, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

When Alex Schlesinger, founder and CEO of insurance firm Active Mutual, faced the tough reality of training sales agents without the budgets or trainers big...

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New Congressional Bill Takes Aim at $335M in Small Business Lending Fraud
New Congressional Bill Takes Aim at $335M in Small Business Lending Fraud
June 05, 2025  |  Loans

As tariffs loomed this spring, PYMNTS Intelligence found that obtaining financing was (and is) a difficult endeavor for smaller firms, which power the U.S. economy....

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US House Passes Bill Requiring Report on SBA Loan Program
US House Passes Bill Requiring Report on SBA Loan Program
June 05, 2025  |  Legal

The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday (June 3) that its sponsor said will combat fraud and improve transparency in a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan...

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Just 37% of Consumer Lenders Connect at eCommerce Checkout
Just 37% of Consumer Lenders Connect at eCommerce Checkout
June 04, 2025  |  Loans

Despite the clear potential of integrating credit directly into commerce platforms, many lenders appear to be sitting on the sidelines, potentially missing significant growth opportunities...

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ERPs Find New Home on Main Street as SMBs Tackle Uncertainty
ERPs Find New Home on Main Street as SMBs Tackle Uncertainty
June 03, 2025  |  B2B Payments

For much of business history, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems were the exclusive domain of Fortune 500 giants with deep pockets. The reason? These crucial...

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Meta to Use GenAI to Automate Ad Creation and Targeting
Meta to Use GenAI to Automate Ad Creation and Targeting
June 02, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Meta Platforms plans to create and target advertisements using artificial intelligence by the end of 2026. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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AI Coding Assistants Give Big-Tech Powers to Small Businesses 
AI Coding Assistants Give Big-Tech Powers to Small Businesses 
June 02, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Small businesses are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI)-powered coding assistants to slash their technology development expenses while maintaining competitive digital capabilities, according to industry...

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US Tourism Takes Hit as Overseas Travelers Avoid Country
US Tourism Takes Hit as Overseas Travelers Avoid Country
June 01, 2025  |  Economy

America’s vacation hot spots have cooled somewhat less amid a decline in overseas travel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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HSBC to Wind Down Business Banking Unit in US
HSBC to Wind Down Business Banking Unit in US
May 30, 2025  |  Banking

HSBC is reportedly winding down its business banking unit in the U.S. as it sharpens its focus on other markets. Get the Full Story Complete...

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