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38 Percent Of Local Governments Vulnerable To Cyberattacks
38 Percent Of Local Governments Vulnerable To Cyberattacks
June 25, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

New research shows that 38 percent of public-sector entities will suffer a ransomware attack this year, up from 31 percent last year and 13 percent...

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Cybersecurity Squashes B2B Startup Funding Competition
Cybersecurity Squashes B2B Startup Funding Competition
June 22, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Alternative finance apparently won’t stop catching the attention of investors — at least, not any time soon, if this week’s B2B venture capital roundup is...

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Paysafe, Ingo Money Deliver Same-Day Settlement To SMBs
Paysafe, Ingo Money Deliver Same-Day Settlement To SMBs
June 20, 2018  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Same-day settlement can be a cash flow life saver for small to mid-sized merchants. Money moved instantly, via push payments, can bring several verticals beyond...

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Credable CEO: Lessening The Pain Of Late Payments For SMBs
Credable CEO: Lessening The Pain Of Late Payments For SMBs
June 18, 2018  |  B2B Payments

It stands as one of the top pain points in B2B payments, a place of uncertainty and anxiety, a spot where a late or ignored...

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Cash-Strapped Entrepreneurs Squeezed Out Of Marijuana Business
Cash-Strapped Entrepreneurs Squeezed Out Of Marijuana Business
June 14, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Tight regulations around the legal marijuana industry are barring non-wealthy entrepreneurs from entering the market, according to reports from Forbes on Wednesday (June 13). Get...

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Businesses Can Have Their Identities Stolen, Too, Experts Warn
Businesses Can Have Their Identities Stolen, Too, Experts Warn
June 14, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Identity theft is an unfortunately reality for more consumers as data breaches continue to rock the market. Research from Auriemma Consulting Group estimates that identity...

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Late Payments Continue To Plague Construction, Music Streaming Businesses
Late Payments Continue To Plague Construction, Music Streaming Businesses
June 13, 2018  |  B2B Payments

 It’s no secret that construction firms are hurt by stretched payment terms.  But the price tag is staggering, to the tune of $40 billion. And...

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Canada, France Organize Transatlantic Small Business Investment Fund
Canada, France Organize Transatlantic Small Business Investment Fund
June 08, 2018  |  B2B Payments

A group of investors in Canada and France has announced a partnership to launch a transatlantic fund aimed at facilitating investment in small businesses (SMBs)...

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Arro Money Debuts Account For Sole Traders
Arro Money Debuts Account For Sole Traders
June 07, 2018  |  B2B Payments

U.K. challenger bank Arro Money, which launched its small business bank account service last December, has debuted its newest product designed for sole traders. Get...

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