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Optimism Rises Among Small Businesses Despite Persistent Financial Pressures

November 24, 2025
US Business Activity Boosted by End of Government Shutdown
Economy // November 21, 2025

Business activity in the United States increased for the second consecutive month and reached a four-month high in November, S&P Global said Friday (Nov. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Extend Enables More Credit Cards to Connect to Expense Management Platform
Credit Cards // November 21, 2025

Extend now enables businesses to connect “virtually any” bank credit card to its spend and expense management platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Small Business Credit Race Shifts From Approvals to Value-Added Services
Working Capital // November 21, 2025

Small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) have traditionally been defined by their uphill battle to access credit. Approval odds were uncertain, and lenders could make or break an enterprise’s ability to grow, leading small firms to routinely turn to personal cards to fill funding gaps. Get...

BILL CEO Says AI Gives Small Businesses More Competitive Juice
SMBs // November 20, 2025

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Optimism Rises Among Small Businesses Despite Persistent Financial Pressures

November 24, 2025
Many small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are looking past the trade-driven uncertainty dominating national headlines and are instead showing a level of confidence not seen in more than three years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Small Business Credit Race Shifts From Approvals to Value-Added Services

November 21, 2025
Small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) have traditionally been defined by their uphill battle to access credit. Approval odds were uncertain, and lenders could make or break an enterprise’s ability to...

BILL CEO Says AI Gives Small Businesses More Competitive Juice

November 20, 2025
Watch more: What’s Next in Payments: BILL’s Rene Lacerte Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

More Businesses Want Credit Built Around Their Cash Flow

November 19, 2025
Watch more: The SMB Fast Lane: Big Credit Needs, Bigger Growth Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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US Business Activity Boosted by End of Government Shutdown

November 21, 2025
Business activity in the United States increased for the second consecutive month and reached a four-month high in November, S&P Global said Friday (Nov. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

Extend Enables More Credit Cards to Connect to Expense Management Platform

November 21, 2025
Extend now enables businesses to connect “virtually any” bank credit card to its spend and expense management platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Get the Full Story Complete the...

Amazon Debuts AI-Powered Tools for Business Clients

November 12, 2025
Amazon is introducing a series of AI-powered solutions to help business clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

BILL Explores Sale After Pressure From Activist Investor Group

November 12, 2025
Finance platform BILL is reportedly considering a sale amid activist investor pressure from Starboard Value. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...