April 09, 2014
GBTA Expects Business Travel to Grow in 2014

The Global Business Travel Association expects business travel to continue rising for the rest of the year. In a report released today, the GBTA significantly increased its forecast for the...

April 09, 2014
Startup Wise Guys Focus on B2B

An Estonian accelerator that was behind the startups including WappZap, EpicList and Cloudtex announced that they will change their focus to B2B commerce. Startup Wise Guys are adjusting their program...

April 09, 2014
Chip and PIN Technology Rolls Out for Business Travel Cards

Bank of America Merrill Lynch, a leader in card services for middle-market, large corporate and public sector clients, announced that it is expanding chip and PIN technology to all purchasing...

April 09, 2014
Coupons.com Big Card-Linked Move

More companies are beginning to offer automatic coupon and merchant-discount deals directly to specific cards when used to shop. American Express this week launched an online dashboard to simplify how...

April 08, 2014
Uber Set to Launch New York Courier Service

Starting today, New Yorkers with courier needs will be able to tap into a new resource; UberRush. Those in need of a courier will be able to use UberRush’s app...

April 07, 2014
Apartment-Rental Site Airbnb Picks Up Private Equity Investment

Airbnb Inc., and apartment-rental site, has reached an investment agreement with a group led by private-equity firm TPG for a funding round expected to total $450 million to $500 million. ...

April 07, 2014
Apps and Merchants and Payments, Oh My!

Ever wish it were as easy as having a pair of Ruby Red slippers to get where you want to be? In the case of retailers, it would be to...

April 07, 2014
Putting the “C” in T&E Payments

Watch out hoteliers and desk clerks. Travel managers say they feel more in control of hotel budgets than in prior years, according to a survey from the Global Business Travel...

April 04, 2014
PayPal Here Expands mPOS in Australia

In the coming month Australian small business will have a chance to accept credit card payments more easily, thanks to an assist from PayPal.  The company will be rolling out...