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.

55% of U.S. Shoppers Prefer Buying Groceries From Large Merchants

55% of U.S. Shoppers Prefer Buying Groceries From Large Merchants
55% of U.S. Shoppers Prefer Buying Groceries From Large Merchants
April 10, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

In the recently-released “2024 Global Digital Shopping Index: SMB Edition,” PYMNTS Intelligence found most consumers today expect digital innovations when they shop. This expectation in practice...

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Cybercriminals Are Invading Corporate Inboxes: What Small Businesses Can Do
Cybercriminals Are Invading Corporate Inboxes: What Small Businesses Can Do
April 09, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Behind every business is a group of individual employees. And, in most cases — and for most firms — those individuals use their work, or...

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Small Businesses Eye Inflation as Top Concern
Small Businesses Eye Inflation as Top Concern
April 09, 2024  |  SMBs

Inflation is top of mind for the small businesses that power Main Street and the U.S. economy at large. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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34% of SMB Execs Say Loan Costs Are a Concern  
34% of SMB Execs Say Loan Costs Are a Concern  
April 08, 2024  |  SMBs

From time to time, most small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) find themselves having to borrow money to meet short-term needs or unexpected expenses. But as...

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Data Privacy Laws Threaten Small Businesses’ Digital Advertising Efforts
Data Privacy Laws Threaten Small Businesses’ Digital Advertising Efforts
April 08, 2024  |  SMBs

The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024, a proposed bill set to impact data collection and online privacy, successfully passed both the Senate and House...

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Small Businesses Seek Capital From Innovative Lending Solutions
Small Businesses Seek Capital From Innovative Lending Solutions
April 04, 2024  |  SMBs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and their owners are the backbone of local economies worldwide. And they haven’t had it easy, not recently. That’s because...

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1 in 5 Low-Revenue SMBs Say No to Borrowing
1 in 5 Low-Revenue SMBs Say No to Borrowing
April 04, 2024  |  SMBs

Many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) adhere to lean business practices where decisions to borrow money must be weighed against an array of factors including...

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RTP Network Reports 15% Growth per Quarter Since 2019
RTP Network Reports 15% Growth per Quarter Since 2019
April 04, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

The Clearing House’s RTP® Network has seen growth in both transaction volume and value in 19 out of the last 20 quarters, dating back to 2019. Get...

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Hello Alice Brings New Funding and AI to Small Business Community
Hello Alice Brings New Funding and AI to Small Business Community
April 04, 2024  |  SMBs

If you’re the proprietor of one of the 33 million small businesses in the U.S., odds are you have two pressing needs: Working capital and...

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