The rise in Big Data analytics and aggregation service providers has led to an ongoing discussion about how data can aid businesses of all kinds and sizes. Most frequently, Big Data is referred to as a way for companies to streamline their operations and finances,...
Last summer LinkedIn announced its plans to build a B2B marketing business worth $1 billion. A decade after proving that its concept — a business-focused social network — could work and with its member count now topping 300 million, LinkedIn is making a play for a...
Governments can often be the largest proponent of digital financial services, providing a reliable example for the private sector of the benefits of automated tools and acting as a powerful incentive for businesses to go paperless. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
Big Data may be among the buzziest of buzzwords (OK, it’s actually two words) when it comes to credit risk assessment. Upstart, a funding platform launched three years ago by a cadre of former Google professionals, has been using Big Data, analytics and a series...
Over the last few years, experts have consistently noted the rise of e-invoicing. Studies show that digital procurement practices are gaining traction and increasing in prominence around the globe, largely propelled by government mandates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Right on schedule, Biz2Credit has published its latest Small Business Lending Index. Its May 2015 analysis of the state of SME finance has suggested a bit of a slump in recent months for alternative lenders and a brighter position for traditional banks. Get the Full...
B2B manufacturers and suppliers are beginning to recognize the perks of account-based marketing (ABM), and while adoption is slow, new research suggests it may be picking up speed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Payment service providers are in the midst of a new era of developing ways for businesses to pay each other. What hasn’t gotten as much attention lately, however, is how these businesses pay their own employees — an area that can pose a significant challenge, especially...
As eBay’s projected sales for 2016 go down, the marketplace giant announced yesterday (June 9) the launch of its new app for the Apple Watch. The eBay app is intended to help buyers stay on top of all the auctions they are interested in and...
