Cfib news and trends

The Smaller The SME, The Higher The Interest Rate
B2B Payments // October 05, 2016

Small and medium-sized enterprises are known for facing tough hurdles in their search for financing, with SMEs considered high-risk among lenders. But a new report from CFIB finds that the smaller the company, the more difficult it is for them to access bank financing, forcing...

In Canada, SMB Shifts Signal Big Bank Challenges
B2B Payments // August 29, 2016

Up north, SMBs are looking beyond the "Big Five" for banking business. CFIB’s Doug Bruce details the trends and challenges that lie before the biggest banks, as inroads are being made by credit unions and even alternative online lenders.

Canada Post Strike Is Bad News For SME Payments
B2B Payments // August 29, 2016

Canada Post is ready to strike, and that could mean significant disruptions to small businesses making and receiving payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Target Loves mPay, CFPB Loves Money Transfers (Not), 10 Million Love PayPal One Touch
Mobile Commerce // December 28, 2015

Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you’ve survived another Christmas. The gifts have all been opened, and the only thing left to do is finish off the short week at work and toast in the new year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Chase Paymentech Offers CFIB’s SMB Card Savings

May 11, 2015
Chase Paymentech and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) have struck a new deal that allows CFIB small business members to receive preferred pricing from Chase’s payments services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]