Smb Technology Adoption news and trends

SMBs Optimistic, But Not About Credit
Data Drivers // May 16, 2017

Our latest Data Drivers delves into a dichotomy:  SMB owners look with optimism toward future growth but look askance at their prospects for grabbing the funds needed, via credit, to fuel that growth. Fundbox CEO Eyal Shinar told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster that the odds are...

The Financial Technologies SMEs Aren’t Using
B2B Payments // March 13, 2017

The average small business considers itself a “moderate” user of technology, according to the PYMNTS.com SMB Technology Adoption Index. Only 13 percent say they’re willing to jump on the innovation bandwagon. Clearly, there’s still a long way for SMEs to go before they fully embrace...

Bridging the Stream of SMB Payments
News // May 08, 2015

When it comes to payment card processing, small businesses are big business. Beanstream Internet Commerce, which Digital River acquired in 2013, is an online payment gateway and merchant account provider that is focused on providing solutions for the increasingly vital SMB market. PYMNTS recently caught...

Preparing Small Businesses for the EMV Deadline
Company Spotlight // April 30, 2015

  With the EMV mandate fast approaching, a worrying number of small businesses are unprepared to make the change. MPD CEO Karen Webster recently spoke with Shan Ethridge, VP and GM, North America Financial Services Group, Verifone, to get an understanding of why EMV readiness...

Interviews & Exclusives
SMBs Optimistic, But Not About Credit

May 16, 2017
Our latest Data Drivers delves into a dichotomy:  SMB owners look with optimism toward future growth but look askance at their prospects for grabbing the funds needed, via credit, to fuel that growth. Fundbox CEO Eyal Shinar told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster that the odds are stacked against SMB owners looking for cash out of the gate – but technology can help tilt those odds a bit more to their favor.