In the years since the Great Recession, it would be an understatement to describe the SMB lending situation in the United States as difficult. While credit markets retreated full stop in the wake of the meltdown for almost all but the most extremely creditworthy –...
Ever since Everline and Ezbob joined forces in February to form what’s currently the biggest e-lending platform in the UK, it’s experienced a rapid growth rate. And while the alt-lending space is still at its infancy in the region, the landscape is changing, and the...
The use of social media in B2B sales in questionably impactful, but digital media conglomerate Forbes seems to envision a bright future for the space. The company announced last week that it has licensed its brand to, and acquired a stake in, B2B marketing social...
When Lending Club emerged on the public market with its $1 billion IPO, industry analysts largely considered the smashing debut to be the event that legitimized alternative lending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Dubai is one of the world’s most progressive cities when it comes to providing startups and SMEs with alternative financing options. According to a recent report by the Dubai Economic Council, strengthening the financial position of the United Arab Emirates’ small businesses will be key...
Late payments are costly. Extending payments beyond invoice terms increases both the financing and administrative costs associated with trade debt. Finding a way to manage these rising costs is the top challenge to profitability for Western Europe’s businesses over the next year. About one-quarter of...
One year since releasing its B2B cloud computing service Google Cloud Dataflow, Google is revamping its data analytics services with a focus on real time information. According to reports released late last week, Google is updating the Cloud Dataflow product that offers an update on...
Since Alibaba’s massive debut as an eCommerce platform through a $25 billion IPO, the company has spun a web of various ventures, both B2B and B2C, from payments technology to personal finance to, most recently, “smart living.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
When it comes to innovation in the B2B space, one of the greatest barriers to market penetration is the usability of software developed for a business. Ariba has built its business model on providing other businesses an easier way to procure goods and services, but...