International expansion is a high-risk, high-reward game for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). A recent report by HSBC found that a lack of international business expertise is certainly preventing small businesses from dealing with global partners, with 60 percent telling researchers their lack of experience...
Government mandates have led jurisdictions like Latin America to become heavy adopters of electronic invoicing while other markets, like the U.S., still lag behind. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Icon Solutions announced news last week it had begun testing connectivity between its Instant Payments Framework (IPF) and U.S.-based limited liability company The Clearing House’s new faster payments infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Traydstream, one of the trade finance industry’s newest entrants, has already struck partnerships only a month after launching. 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...
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) said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
The tides are turning for small businesses in the U.S. After a spout of optimism, the latest data find a downturn in SMB hiring growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Financial analysts are fairly optimistic about Europe, but the latest Europe Working Capital Survey released by REL Consultancy, part of the Hackett Group, found the EU’s top 1,000 nonfinancial companies saw their cash conversion cycles slip as they hold onto more net working capital. Get...
Procure-to-pay company Zycus is stepping into the middle market. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...
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 logistics and shipping are a necessary expense in order to make a profit when sending their goods out. Get the...