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B2B Payments
How Streamlined B2B eCommerce Payments Boost Sales For Event Vendors
February 20, 2020

Hosting trade shows and corporate fundraisers is a $5 billion annual business in the U.S. — but successfully orchestrating these events often involves overcoming payment challenges. That's because event planners must outfit venues on-the-go, making payments and adjusting orders without worrying about handling paper-based invoices....

B2B Payments
Open Banking Deepens Its SMB Accounting, Lending Presence
February 20, 2020

As Open Banking spreads further into the small business (SMB) financial services market, accounting and lending platforms are taking advantage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

B2B Payments
Making Cash Flow Management A Priority For Young Firms
February 20, 2020

Late payments are a pain point for businesses everywhere, but the U.K. has emerged as an epicenter in the fight against ever-expanding days payable outstanding (DPO). From FinTech solutions to legislation, new efforts to combat delayed invoice payments continue to emerge – and yet the...

B2B Payments
Combating Commercial Cards’ Need For The Personal Guarantee
February 20, 2020

In fast-growth small businesses, the focus is on expanding the top line — not tackling the paper chase in the back office. Yet, without the resources to invest in finance teams, many firms simply maintain the status quo of unaudited spend, the end result being...

Retail
Laura Ashley Catches Second Wind With Funding From MUI
February 20, 2020

Laura Ashley shares have recovered in the aftermath of an agreement finally reached between its main shareholder and leading creditor, The Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Spreaker Partners With Staples On Podcast Studios
February 20, 2020

Podcast company Spreaker has teamed up with Staples Connect in Boston and its surrounding areas to be the hosting and distribution vendor in the podcast space at retail stores, according to a release.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

International
UK Google Users Will Be Under US, Not EU Privacy Protections
February 20, 2020

Google users in the U.K. will no longer have access to European Union data security, instead being moved by the tech giant to American jurisdiction, according to officials, according to Reuters on Wednesday (Feb. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Investments
Outrider Boasts $53M Funding Round For Self-Driving Freight Trucks
February 20, 2020

Outrider wants to do for yard trucks what Waymo did for ridesharing, and what Einride did for trucking, by providing autonomous alternatives. The company has raised a $53 million haul toward doing so, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

International
Goldman Sachs Warns Of Market Drop Due To Outbreak
February 20, 2020

Despite high levels of U.S. and European stocks, Goldman Sachs warns that the coronavirus’ impact could bring it all toppling down, according to the Financial Times on Wednesday (Feb. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...