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Exile On Main Street: Six Months Into COVID, SMBs Signal Optimism
September 16, 2020

America is reopening, with consumers and businesses popping out like the buds of May, only five months late. As the COVID-19 summer turns to fall, a seasonal checkup is in order. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Deep Dive: How Turning To Touchless Payments Can Boost Retailers Now And In The Long...
September 11, 2020

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NEW DATA: The State Of Main Street Businesses Six Months Into The Pandemic
September 11, 2020

Sept. 11, 2020, marks 225 days since the coronavirus was first declared a pandemic on March 11, lasting longer than most of the businesses on Main Street U.S.A. ever expected it would. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Strictly Bicycles On The Use Of Contactless Payments Amid COVID-19
September 10, 2020

For many small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), surviving the pandemic has necessitated a transformation of their brick-and-mortar stores into virtual showrooms. But simply enabling consumers to shop online doesn't cut it when they want to pick up and inspect products at physical stores. In this...

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New Report: A Merchant’s How-To Guide To Reopening Retail Stores
September 09, 2020

The social distancing and stay-at-home orders intended to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak have been devastating to small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), with tens of thousands expected to close by year’s end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Six Months Into Pandemic, Taking The Pulse Of Main Street SMBs
September 07, 2020

Summer wanes, Labor Day is here, and — as prodded by the name of the holiday — thoughts turn to work. 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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American Express To Offer SMBs More Flexible Payment Plan
September 01, 2020

American Express is bringing out a new option pitched to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs): the opportunity to Pay Over Time for holders of Green, Gold and Platinum Business Cards at the start of their November billing cycle. The move was aimed at helping its...

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Capital One, GoFundMe Lead Effort To Aid Small Businesses
August 31, 2020

With small businesses across the country failing and government relief efforts stalling out, the private sector is stepping up to lend a hand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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New Report: How Online Marketplaces Can Capture The $129 Billion Small Business Seller Opportunity
August 31, 2020

The pandemic has Main Street businesses turning to online marketplaces to boost sales. But for sellers dealing with cash-flow shortages, marketplace payout speeds aren't cutting it – and more than 60 percent of small sellers will switch marketplaces for real-time payout options. PYMNTS' new Marketplaces...