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SBA to Debut Changes to Boost Small Business Access to Credit
SBA to Debut Changes to Boost Small Business Access to Credit
July 31, 2023  |  SMBs

Sweeping changes to the federal program for small business lending will begin taking effect Tuesday (Aug. 1). Among the upcoming changes are simplified loan requirements,...

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Shopify Credit Adds Business Credit Cards to Streamline Small Business Working Capital Processes
Shopify Credit Adds Business Credit Cards to Streamline Small Business Working Capital Processes
July 26, 2023  |  eCommerce

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), which play a crucial role in powering the U.S. economy, are facing increasing difficulties in accessing working capital and other financing.  ...

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Fed’s Beige Book Sees Economic Headwinds and a Main Street Slowdown
Fed’s Beige Book Sees Economic Headwinds and a Main Street Slowdown
July 12, 2023  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book offers a qualitative take on the state of the business realm, with an eight-times-a-year survey of banks and enterprises. The...

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5 Key Things You Need to Know About the INFORM Act 
5 Key Things You Need to Know About the INFORM Act 
June 28, 2023  |  eCommerce

There’s a new law in town and it’s taking on organized retail theft and the trade of counterfeit and hazardous goods on digital platforms.  The...

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Time to Treat Creators Like Business Owners, Says Visa FinTech Head 
Time to Treat Creators Like Business Owners, Says Visa FinTech Head 
June 22, 2023  |  Social Commerce

If you’re reading this, you might not be able to name a single creator.  But your kid probably can name five, 10, even a dozen...

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Unanet Unveils AR Automation Tool for Architects and Engineers
Unanet Unveils AR Automation Tool for Architects and Engineers
June 20, 2023  |  Accounts Receivable

Unanet has introduced an accounts receivable tool for clients in the architecture and engineering sectors. The Virginia-based company announced the debut of its new accounts receivable (AR) automation...

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Amazon Teams With YouLend Amid Tough Borrowing Environment
Amazon Teams With YouLend Amid Tough Borrowing Environment
June 20, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon has teamed with YouLend to help small businesses in the U.K. gain financing in a tough lending environment. The partnership between the retail giant and embedded...

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Direct Lenders Pursuing Opportunities Among European Businesses
Direct Lenders Pursuing Opportunities Among European Businesses
June 18, 2023  |  Loans

European businesses have new options for securing loans. For example, Fidelity International is expanding into European business lending with a new fund that will make secured loans...

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Zil Money Debuts Payroll Tool Amid Small Business Cash Crunch
Zil Money Debuts Payroll Tool Amid Small Business Cash Crunch
June 12, 2023  |  Payroll

B2B payments platform Zil Money says it wants to help cash-strapped businesses make payroll. To that end, the company Monday (June 12) announced the launch of Payroll by...

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