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B2B Payments
Why B2B Should Quit Ignoring The Benefits of E-Invoicing
March 06, 2015

Although still underutilized industry-wide, attitudes toward electronic invoicing and billing are changing. Out of the estimated 170 billion invoices exchanged by the global business and government sectors in 2014, a mere 26 billion were sent electronically, according to the latest data from e-billing and e-invoicing...

Obama Budget Proposal Reveals Healthier SME Loan Program
March 06, 2015

For the first time since before the recession, the federal Small Business Administration will not have to seek taxpayer dollars to make up for funds it loaned to small businesses that are not paying their bills. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Investors On Path To Make Alt Financing A Trillion-Dollar Market
March 06, 2015

The massive IPOs of alternative lending stars Lending Club and OnDeck appeared to have opened the eyes of venture capitalists to the world of alternative financing. With the first two months of 2015 already showing significant investment in the market, reports say that alternative lending...

B2B Payments
PCs Are Fueling The B2B Revenue Uptick
March 06, 2015

Business-to-business channel revenue has steadily increased over the last four years, and the latest data show that growth will likely continue. New insight from consumer market research firm NPD Group reveals not only the latest expansion in B2B revenue, but also the product that’s been...

Cloud Procurement Solutions Providers SciQuest, Transcepta Team Up
March 06, 2015

The cloud B2B procurement services of SciQuest and Transcepta are merging into a new product that facilitates even global purchasing actions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Instagram Turns Ads Interactive
March 06, 2015

About a year and a half after introducing advertising to the initial chagrin of its customer base, and four months after introducing video advertising to the delight of brand manufacturers looking to tout their products, Instagram will now offer clickable, interactive ads — coined “carousel ads.”...

Can Intuit’s Safeguards Prevent Tax Refund Fraud?
March 06, 2015

Who is at fault for the recent spate of fraudulent returns on TurboTax…and who can fight against it? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Germany Tops US, UK in Global Retail Market
March 06, 2015

Germany is where retailers want to be. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

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Harsh Weather Dips February Retail Sales 10 Percent
March 06, 2015

A February marked by constant snowstorms, freezing temperatures, and subway breakdowns has also taken a toll on the retail market with sales falling 10 percent nationwide, according to a recently published RetailNext report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...