Main Street SMBs

AI Agents Give Main Street Businesses Big Business Muscle

AI Agents Give Main Street Businesses Big Business Muscle
AI Agents Give Main Street Businesses Big Business Muscle
October 12, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Running a small business has always meant doing more with less. The owner takes the morning shift, answers customer emails on lunch, reconciles the books...

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68% of Main Street SMBs Leveraging Social Media See Increasing Revenues
68% of Main Street SMBs Leveraging Social Media See Increasing Revenues
May 01, 2024  |  SMBs

Since April 2021, most Main Street small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in the U.S. have been experiencing significant growth. In fact — according to PYMNTS...

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Main Street SMBs Tap Online Channels to Drive Business Growth
Main Street SMBs Tap Online Channels to Drive Business Growth
February 28, 2024  |  SMBs

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to an eCommerce economy, with historically high sales in 2020 and 2021. As a result, most Main Street...

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72% of Main Street SMBs Prioritize Ease of Use When Selecting Payment Processor
72% of Main Street SMBs Prioritize Ease of Use When Selecting Payment Processor
January 05, 2024  |  SMBs

Whether it’s a quaint local shop, a cozy diner, or a busy salon, payment processors form the backbone of financial operations for small- t0 medium-sized...

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eCommerce Fuels 2024 Optimism for Main Street Small Businesses
eCommerce Fuels 2024 Optimism for Main Street Small Businesses
December 20, 2023  |  SMBs

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to an eCommerce economy, resulting in historically high sales in 2020 and 2021. Almost all small- to medium-sized businesses...

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59% of Small Businesses Would Switch to Cheaper Payment Processors
59% of Small Businesses Would Switch to Cheaper Payment Processors
September 29, 2023  |  SMBs

Small to midsized businesses (SMBs) on Main Street, U.S.A., view their payment processors favorably. With 85% of SMBs satisfied with their processor, those seeking to...

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PMI Data Hints at Slowdown for Main Street Smaller Businesses
PMI Data Hints at Slowdown for Main Street Smaller Businesses
August 23, 2023  |  SMBs

Business is expanding, but at a torpid pace that signals some pressures for some of Main Street’s smaller firms. As detailed in the S&P Global Flash...

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Main Street Hospitality SMBs Most Optimistic About the Economy
Main Street Hospitality SMBs Most Optimistic About the Economy
August 23, 2023  |  SMBs

Across the United States, ongoing fears that the economy may still be running too hot remain elevated, with most Main Street small- to medium-sized businesses...

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