The U.S. has one of the world’s most robust alternative lending markets, while mainstream banks have hit their highest levels of small business lending in years. So why has the level of confidence among SME owners just done a nosedive? Get the Full Story Complete...
As Oracle strengthens its enterprise cloud service offering, the company has launched a slew of new SaaS products as it clamors to take over the market’s current number one player, Salesforce. In a range of new products, Oracle now offers tools from Big Data analytics...
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Gulf Finance has bulked up its options for SME banking services. 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...
India’s largest online marketplace has secured a deal with Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to help the country’s MSMEs secure financing easier, The Economic Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
When the EU approved of proposed bailout measures for Greece on Monday (July 13), it was a sign of relief for some, and for others, only the beginning to a long, complicated and exhausting journey to getting the indebted nation back on its feet. Get...
Small business lending has a reputation for being notoriously risky. In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, regulations that hit the world’s banks aimed to lessen the instances of risky lending, forcing many financial institutions to all but abandon small business lending. Get the...
The extremely high rate of startup failures can be daunting for any small business owner, but understanding where these failures come from is key to success. Most small businesses cite cash flow management problems as the cause for their demise, making it all the more...
The on-demand business model is gaining traction in the B2B community, from on-demand transportation to on-demand temporary workers. Further proof that businesses are embracing these services comes from Shipster, a startup that offers shipping services for companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...