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Digital-First CFOs Strike Winning Balance Between Risk and Profitability
Digital-First CFOs Strike Winning Balance Between Risk and Profitability
January 02, 2024  |  CFO

For today’s CFOs, each day is different — and every challenge represents an opportunity. Perhaps no opportunity is greater than the rapid pace of innovation...

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One-Third of US Healthcare Companies Fill Cash Flow Gaps With Bank Overdrafts
One-Third of US Healthcare Companies Fill Cash Flow Gaps With Bank Overdrafts
December 29, 2023  |  Healthcare

A corporate bank account overdraft happens when a business’ bank account has a negative balance, leading to the account holder incurring a debt. It may...

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1 in 10 Consumers Use BNPL for Emergency Expenses
1 in 10 Consumers Use BNPL for Emergency Expenses
December 29, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Financial struggles are a constant challenge for those with limited access to credit, especially when unexpected emergencies arise. PYMNTS Intelligence research backs this up, showing...

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Mid-Sized Firms Lag Enterprise Peers in Automating Payments and Receivables
Mid-Sized Firms Lag Enterprise Peers in Automating Payments and Receivables
December 29, 2023  |  Accounts Payable

More than 90% of mid-sized firms — those annually generating $3.5 million to $15 million in revenue — that plan to further automate their accounts...

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Main Street Merchants Find Their 2024 Footing Online
Main Street Merchants Find Their 2024 Footing Online
December 29, 2023  |  Omnicommerce

2023 hasn’t been an easy environment for small and midsized businesses (SMBs). Business bankruptcy rates jumped 30% between September 2022 and September 2023, as macro factors...

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Walmart CEO Predicts Soft Sales as Amazon Readies Prime Video Ads
Walmart CEO Predicts Soft Sales as Amazon Readies Prime Video Ads
December 29, 2023  |  Retail

At the start of the month, the CEO of Walmart explained challenges in predicting the post-holiday sales outlook for 2024. Meanwhile, Amazon is mastering the...

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More Than Half of Consumers Say Personalized Offers Miss the Mark
More Than Half of Consumers Say Personalized Offers Miss the Mark
December 29, 2023  |  Retail

Personalized offers can be a game changer for merchants. Still, attempts that miss the mark have the potential to annoy and alienate potential customers. Despite...

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How AI Is Optimizing Trucking Operations
How AI Is Optimizing Trucking Operations
December 29, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

A lot can change in a year, and artificial intelligence (AI) is the perfect example. “Artificial intelligence has been in the market for a lot...

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Nearly 40% of Credit Unions Offer Instant Access to Payday Loans
Nearly 40% of Credit Unions Offer Instant Access to Payday Loans
December 29, 2023  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions (CUs) have long been a reliable source for credit products such as credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and personal loans. However, with the...

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