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57% of SMBs Now Sell Through Their Own Websites
August 24, 2026

Small businesses increasingly see growth coming from the digital channels that extend their reach without requiring another storefront. 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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Helcim Raises $38 Million to Fill Small Business Banking Void
August 23, 2026

Helcim, a payments company focused on Canadian small and medium-sized businesses, has raised $38 million in new funding. 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...

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Credit Union Chatbot Adoption Jumps From 3% to 46%
August 21, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be climbing the strategic agenda at credit unions, but the most consequential gap is no longer one of awareness. It is the widening distance between what business members are asking for and what their financial institutions are prepared to deliver. Get...

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Square Accelerates Push to Integrate Small Business Finance
August 17, 2026

Square’s refresh of its Square Credit Card, which was announced last week, is part of parent company Block’s broader strategy to more closely integrate payments, banking, credit and bill management within its platform, American Banker reported Monday (Aug. 17), citing its interview with Andrea Raj, head of product for Square...

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Social Media Sales Growth Increases for 46% of SMBs
August 12, 2026

For small businesses in the United States, the clearest growth opportunities increasingly sit beyond the storefront. 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...

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20% of Small Businesses Plan to Hire as Optimism Improves
August 11, 2026

Small businesses in the United States plan to increase hiring as optimism grows, according to the latest edition of the Small Business Optimism Index released Tuesday (Aug. 11) by the National Federation of Independent Business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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63% of SMBs Turn to Cards for Payment Protection
August 06, 2026

Small businesses don’t appear to need more payment options as much as they need better control over when money leaves the business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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The Customer Journey Is Becoming the Small Business Treasure Map
August 03, 2026

For many small businesses, revenue growth starts with a tap on a smartphone screen, because that’s where most customers already are. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Small Businesses Grow Choosier About Credit
July 31, 2026

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have plenty of uses for credit, but that does not mean they always want to borrow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...