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Amazon Exclusives Provides New Product Access
March 12, 2015

Amazon has launched a new online store for up-and-coming brands, including some that have had their 15 minutes of fame on the television show “Shark Tank.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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South Africa To Operate Online Portal for Government Suppliers
March 11, 2015

South African small- and medium-sized enterprises will now more easily gain access to government procurement opportunities thanks to a new initiative that digitizes federal tender processes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

New Digital Exchange Boosts B2B Regulatory Data Sharing
March 11, 2015

As companies face increasing government regulation across an array of industries, and as regulators face an increasing demand to ensure their rules are being upheld, entities in the U.K. can now access an online database to facilitate regulatory implementation and compliance. Get the Full Story...

Federal Procurement Practices Raise Alarms
March 11, 2015

Thanks to the convenience and speed offered by online shopping, more purchasers are bypassing procurement officials in their firms to buy for their companies. Research conducted by Forrester Consulting last fall found that not only was online procurement faster and more convenient than going through...

Insite B2B E-Commerce Platform Lands In Netherlands
March 11, 2015

EU Internet service provider Evident is looking to strengthen businesses’ digital operations, especially in the wholesale, manufacturing and overall supplier market. Its latest partnership, the company revealed, is part of that effort. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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E-Commerce Drives A New Generation of Wholesalers
March 11, 2015

Wholesalers are harnessing the power of the Internet, and experts say adopting hybrid models, with a focus on e-commerce and online marketplaces, will be the biggest supply chain trend the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Nigerian SMEs Gain New E-Procurement Solution
March 11, 2015

At a press conference held in Nigeria Friday (March 6), the company known as Bids Online For You Nigeria, or BOLFYNG, revealed a new online portal through which buyers and suppliers can connect and facilitate procurement procedures with government entities. Get the Full Story Complete...

Alternative SME Lender Eyes Potential, Not Credit Score
March 11, 2015

Since the financial downturn, small businesses have faced some of their hardest struggles in accessing capital and loans from mainstream banks. The rise of alternative lenders has helped to mitigate that financial burden for SMEs, but one company is taking a new approach to the...

Social Commerce Site Aims To Undercut Mega Retailers
March 11, 2015

Community powered digital retailer Joinem announced March 10 that it has raised $5 million in investment funds and has officially its public website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...