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Putting Southern Hospitality In A Box — And Delivering It
Putting Southern Hospitality In A Box — And Delivering It
May 04, 2018  |  Delivery

There is no shortage of services out there that promise the hungry and time-pressed a delicious meal in a box, broken down by ingredients and...

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Mastercard Develops Micro SMB Financing Solution With Unilever
Mastercard Develops Micro SMB Financing Solution With Unilever
May 04, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Mastercard is expanding its existing partnership with Unilever to bridge micro-small business owners in Africa with access to financing. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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For Most CIOs, Blockchain Isn’t In The Cards, Gartner Finds
For Most CIOs, Blockchain Isn’t In The Cards, Gartner Finds
May 04, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The International Data Corporation (IDC) released data in January highlighting the immensity of blockchain investment: Analysts calculated global spend on the technology to hit $2.1...

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Supplier Payments Around The World Are Getting Longer, Raising Insolvency Risk
Supplier Payments Around The World Are Getting Longer, Raising Insolvency Risk
May 04, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Regulators and analysts in the U.K. have brought attention to the nation’s plight against late supplier payments, but a new report from Euler Hermes warns...

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Syncing-Up The Fragmented Market Of Corporate-Initiated Payments
Syncing-Up The Fragmented Market Of Corporate-Initiated Payments
May 04, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Payments are moving toward greater speed, efficiency and choice – and in P2P payments, that’s led to the rise of financial technology giants. Get the...

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Amazon Business Adds Invoicing, Allowing Buyers To Delay Payment
Amazon Business Adds Invoicing, Allowing Buyers To Delay Payment
May 04, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Amazon Business is introducing a new invoicing feature that could impose cash flow pressure on sellers, according to AuctionBytes. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Former NSA Chief Lands Top B2B VC Funds For Cybersecurity Startup
Former NSA Chief Lands Top B2B VC Funds For Cybersecurity Startup
May 04, 2018  |  B2B Payments

This week’s B2B venture capital roundup includes a strong showing from one uncommon market: Brazil. The nation secured significant funding for startups operating in the...

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Propel CEO Sees App As Aid to Low-Income Consumers, Beyond The Grocer’s Aisles
Propel CEO Sees App As Aid to Low-Income Consumers, Beyond The Grocer’s Aisles
May 04, 2018  |  Retail

An app designed to make life easier for food stamp recipients is expanding the commerce-related services it offers to low-income Americans, but a new challenge...

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Elon Musk Plans For 2019 Launch For Tesla Rideshare Program
Elon Musk Plans For 2019 Launch For Tesla Rideshare Program
May 04, 2018  |  Ridesharing

Tesla’s CEO revealed that while technology for the company’s autonomous vehicle ridesharing network will be ready by the end of next year, it’s still unclear...

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