The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is putting the kibosh on a debt collection operation’s illegal activity. The operation had been extorting money from consumers, who...
It used to be that small businesses needing loans could wait weeks or months for a decision from the provider, with pre-qualification steps taking up...
Once upon a time, merchants had direct contractual agreements with the acquirers who signed them up to accept payments. The process was time-consuming, expensive and...
Visa wants SMBs nationwide to go cashless. It also thinks better education about the benefits of doing so is the key to making it happen....
Selling goods across borders is a big opportunity for small businesses in the U.S. and around the world. That’s not lost on them. The trouble...
While there are many reasons why small merchants should be able to take digital and online payments — including better conversion rates, wider exposure to a...
Three years ago, the city of Seattle decided to raise the minimum wage to $15 in an effort to close what they called the local wealth gap. New...
With just a day left ‘til the fireworks officially start in celebration of the 4th of July here in the U.S., we thought we’d offer a preview. Amazon...
While blockchain technology can be tough to regulate, it is making small strides into mainstream use. Some countries are timid about venturing into blockchain due...