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Visa Invests in Moniepoint to Unlock Africa’s Small Business Potential
January 23, 2025

Visa is betting that Nigerian FinTech Moniepoint will accelerate growth for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Africa. 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...

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Why SMB Optimism Will Likely Carry Over Into 2025
January 23, 2025

The year 2024 began as a question mark for the smaller firms that are central to Main Street communities and that power the U.S. economy as a whole. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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45% of CEOs Say Business Model Clarity Is Crucial to Optimizing Cash Flow
January 23, 2025

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often find themselves in a constant struggle to manage cash flow, focusing more on survival than growth. Many SMBs use outdated cash management practices, which leads to pressure from delayed payments and inefficient processes. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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JPMorgan COO Pinto: Private Credit Small Business Lending Needs Monitoring
January 22, 2025

J.P. Morgan Chase President and Chief Operating Officer Daniel Pinto is calling for more focus on relationships between small businesses and private credit providers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Credit Access Could Determine Small Business Success in 2025
January 14, 2025

Conditions are improving for small businesses, at least with the uncertainty of the election behind them and a generally positive mindset about fundamentals ahead of them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Neobanks Navigate SMB Market Potential and Regulatory Risks
January 13, 2025

Neobanks have gained momentum with the promise of helping consumers shift their financial lives fully online — with digital onboarding, speedier account openings and competitive rates on deposits and other offerings — in direct competition with traditional omnichannel financial institutions (FIs). Get the Full Story...

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Supreme Court Considers Staying Injunction on Corporate Transparency Act
January 10, 2025

The legal battle over the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act and its beneficial ownership reporting requirements is now taking place in the Supreme Court. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Nearly Half of Rural Small Businesses Do Business With the Bank on the Corner
January 08, 2025

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are considering a switch from national banks to local financial institutions (FIs) like community banks and credit unions (CUs). While the convenience of national banks has traditionally been a strong draw, factors such as personalized service, lower fees, and better...

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UK’s CFIT to Launch Coalition Focused on Small Business Finance
January 07, 2025

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) said Tuesday (Jan. 7) that Mastercard and Lloyds Bank agreed to partner with it and fund its new industry-led coalition that will develop solutions to help the United Kingdom’s 5.6 million small businesses raise external finance. Get...