Small Business Week news and trends

Why Visa Took On Natural Disasters With Its SMB Week Hackathon
VISA // May 09, 2019

There are approximately 30.2 million small companies open for business in the U.S. today, employing around 58 million American workers, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA). That’s roughly half the adult workforce in the U.S. (47 percent), and the majority of those workers are employed...

Hiring Pains, Revenue Optimism Hit Small Business Week
B2B Payments // May 06, 2019

In honor of Small Business (SMB) Week, which kicks off in the U.S. on Monday (May 6), banks and financial service providers are releasing troves of new data on how small businesses are managing money and preparing for growth. There is much to be optimistic...

Visa ‘Hackathon’ Produces A Digital Payment Tool For Small Businesses
API // May 03, 2018

Its name is Hermyz. Its mission, which just won the official admiration of Visa, is to move small businesses away from checks and paper receipts by migrating invoice management online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Sharing Success On Small Business Week
SMBs // May 03, 2018

“Small but mighty” is the mantra this week, as small businesses (SMBs) celebrate the entrepreneurship and perseverance (otherwise known as “blood, sweat and tears”) that have brought them this far, as well as looking ahead to what they might achieve next. Get the Full Story...

Interviews & Exclusives
Card-Linked Offers Shape Data Access and Personalized Offers for Restaurants

April 26, 2024
With Small Business Week coming up April 29, it’s a good time to focus on the restaurant sector, because according to industry data, 90% of restaurants meet the criteria. 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, […]

Why Visa Took On Natural Disasters With Its SMB Week Hackathon

May 09, 2019
There are approximately 30.2 million small companies open for business in the U.S. today, employing around 58 million American workers, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA). That’s roughly half the...

Big Banks Find Big Optimism Amid Small Business Week — But Here’s The Catch

May 03, 2017
The Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week is in full swing, and new data from top banks finds small business optimism is soaring. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Quick Reads
Visa ‘Hackathon’ Produces A Digital Payment Tool For Small Businesses

May 03, 2018
Its name is Hermyz. Its mission, which just won the official admiration of Visa, is to move small businesses away from checks and paper receipts by migrating invoice management online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]