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Nonfarm Jobs Rise By 49,000, But Pandemic Continues To Hammer Economy

Nonfarm Jobs Rise By 49,000, But Pandemic Continues To Hammer Economy
Nonfarm Jobs Rise By 49,000, But Pandemic Continues To Hammer Economy
February 05, 2021  |  Economy

The U.S. unemployment rate fell slightly in January to 6.3 percent as nonfarm payroll employment changed little, rising by 49,000, according to the figures released...

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Vacasa CFO Talks Modernizing Finance Through Collaboration
Vacasa CFO Talks Modernizing Finance Through Collaboration
February 05, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Though a diligent financial strategy is essential for companies across verticals during times of economic volatility, certain industries have been more exposed to the market...

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Best Western On Delivering A Digital-First Customer Experience In The Hospitality Business
Best Western On Delivering A Digital-First Customer Experience In The Hospitality Business
February 05, 2021  |  Authentication

Hotels are still reeling from the global travel slowdown, but adopting emerging technologies such as contactless identity verification could give travelers the confidence they need...

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Growth Opportunity: AeroPay Looks To Take The Cash Out of Cannabis
Growth Opportunity: AeroPay Looks To Take The Cash Out of Cannabis
February 05, 2021  |  Payment Methods

Talk about a growth industry. By the end of 2022, the global cannabis industry will have a $22 billion market value, with a jump to...

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Helping SMBs Fill In The Payments Piece Of The Digital-First Puzzle
Helping SMBs Fill In The Payments Piece Of The Digital-First Puzzle
February 05, 2021  |  eCommerce

Millions of eyes will be on the Super Bowl kickoff Sunday. And there may be a kickoff of a different sort that same day, where...

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Merchants Called To The Offensive In Battle Against Cyberfraud
Merchants Called To The Offensive In Battle Against Cyberfraud
February 05, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

By now, the surge in online shopping and the commensurate rise in cyberfraud over the past year are well-established themes. But what many people don’t...

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Digital IDs Reduce Churn For Subscription Firms
Digital IDs Reduce Churn For Subscription Firms
February 05, 2021  |  Subscription Commerce

All subscription companies want to reduce churn — especially in the digital age, where switching costs can be low. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Club Feast Serves Up Discount Spin On Restaurant Delivery
Club Feast Serves Up Discount Spin On Restaurant Delivery
February 05, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Demand for meal delivery continues to surge, with consumers still favoring the safety of at-home dining. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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FISPAN: Contextual Business Banking Takes Page From Big Tech
FISPAN: Contextual Business Banking Takes Page From Big Tech
February 05, 2021  |  Digital Banking

The pandemic has created a sense of urgency among corporates and small businesses to digitize, and financial workflows are no exception. Now unable to physically...

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