Microsoft is often viewed as the underdog to one of its closest rivals, Apple. While that may be true in some aspects of the B2C market, especially with the rise of the iPhone and the downturn of the PC, Microsoft remains a market giant in...
Much of the innovation in the SMB space over has been focused on retail POS or eCommerce rather than on service-based merchants, which need the same tools as their retail counterparts. That, says Eric Remer, Founder and CEO of PaySimple, is why there was high...
Could supermarkets be the solution to Australia’s small business financing gap? According to some policymakers, the answer is most certainly “yes.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
One of the strongest selling points of cryptocurrencies is the ability to streamline cross-border payments and bypass difficult exchange rates. The B2B supply chain, however, is apprehensive about adopting currencies like bitcoin, in part due to its high volatility and a lack of a cohesive...
It’s 2015, and the era of electronic payments is here. But so many businesses in the supply chain are stuck in the ’80s, paying by paper check and either unwilling or unable to adapt to the modern age of procurement. Get the Full Story Complete...
The U.S. Small Business Association’s flagship loan program is fast approaching its lending cap, with just five months remaining in the fiscal year. Last week, the Senate’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee took the first step in avoiding a possible lending freeze by passing legislation...
The global late payments problem seems to be spreading. While U.K. small suppliers champion reform to combat being burdened with longer terms by their large, corporate buyers, recent research reveals that late payments are an issue among many Western Europe markets. Get the Full Story Complete the...
While largely seen as a travel booking service for individuals, Booking.com is quietly strengthening its B2B relationships. The company just announced the launch of a new digital B2B service, BookingSuite, a separate unit of Booking.com that allows accommodation providers to launch their own digital presence....
Bigcommerce has emerged as an integral part of B2B eCommerce. Earlier this month, the platform revealed that it would partner with Alibaba to link Bigcommerce business customers to Alibaba’s network of suppliers in China. And just weeks ago, the firm announced a new partnership with...