Demand for alternative finance is on the rise among small and medium-sized enterprises in the U.K., according to new analysis from Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance. But even with access to capital, not all SMEs will see success this year. Get the Full Story Complete the...
China’s economy is in flux, and the headlines lately haven’t been good: The value of the yuan has dropped, late B2B payments are becoming an increasing problem in the market and some analysts doubt whether the government-backed China International Payments System — a venture aimed at...
The U.S. Federal Reserve is traveling along its roadmap to facilitate faster payments in the country. Earlier this month, the body released a progress report on that initiative, highlighting the 36 criteria its task force produced to achieve a faster payments system. Get the Full...
Commercial cards are getting more advanced for corporate payers. From spend analytics and custom controls, to rewards tailored to the payer, the payment method is quickly finding a place in B2B payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Online commerce portal Ebuyer is entering the world of B2B commerce. The company announced Friday (Feb. 12) that it is teaming up with U.K. financing firm Shire Leasing to provide SME shoppers with equipment leasing services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
The week’s data was filled with a few contradictions among analysts. For instance, electronic invoice volume is soaring to new heights, but paper invoicing is far from going extinct. New stats on small businesses find modest economic optimism but slowing hiring and spend. Plus, researchers...
Manufacturers need to put their data deluge into context to generate profits. Small accounting firms need to branch out beyond tax preparation. Here’s how the twain shall meet through online education, via Exact and QB Express.
Any buying organization wants the same things from its procure-to-pay solution: visibility into spend and the supply chain, supplier risk management and an overall way to save money. Historically, procurement has always been about the bottom line. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Small and medium-sized enterprises in the U.K. and France are dangerously exposed to foreign exchange risk. 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...
