Main Street Business news and trends

38% of Small Businesses Turn To Personal Funding Sources in Revenue Crunch
Commercial Payments // August 21, 2023

Three-quarters of Main Street businesses say they would close within 60 days of a cash crunch.  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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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

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How Real-Time Payments Can Right-Size Small Business Cash Flow
SMBs // June 28, 2023

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) haven’t been able to catch a break in recent years. 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 to our daily newsletter,...

Transportation Stock Dip May Signify Recession Fears Are Coming True
Transportation // May 02, 2023

On April 20, The Wall Street Journal detailed the performance of stocks deemed economically sensitive, such as those within the transportation sector, against the broader market as harbingers of an oncoming recession. The article notes that the Dow Jones Transportation Average, which follows the 20 largest...

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1 in 6 Main Street SMB Retailers Are Considering Switching Payment Processors

October 17, 2023
The competition in the payment processor market is fierce because of the success of incumbent leaders, as the majority of Main Street small to midsized business (SMB) retailers are satisfied with their current processors. However, there are opportunities to make a mark with lower transaction fees and differentiated services. Get the Full Story Complete the […]

How Real-Time Payments Can Right-Size Small Business Cash Flow

June 28, 2023
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) haven’t been able to catch a break in recent years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...