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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...

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SEC Small Business Forum Participants Target Crypto and Crowdfunding Limits
July 28, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report to Congress highlighting policy recommendations for improving capital-raising policy. 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,...

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Intuit Turns QuickBooks Into a Credit Hub for Small Businesses
July 22, 2026

Intuit has debuted a new small business-focused credit card in collaboration with Mastercard. 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....

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36% of Global SMB Buyers Plan to Use FinTech Payment Providers
July 22, 2026

Small businesses are not abandoning banks for cross-border payments, but they are giving FinTechs a much larger share of the work. 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...

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Forward Financing Secures Another $525 Million to Support Small Businesses
July 21, 2026

Forward Financing, a provider of capital to small businesses across the United States, secured $525 million of new financing that brings the company’s total committed funding capacity to nearly $700 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...