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Small Businesses Tap Prediction Markets to Shield Profits From Surprise Costs

August 28, 2026
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Dollar Payments Still Dominate Small Business Cross-Border Trade
Cross-border Payments // June 16, 2026

Small and medium-sized businesses that once sourced domestically now purchase inventory, components and services from factories and vendors scattered across Asia, Europe and Latin America. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Google Debuts Gemini Features Geared to Small Businesses
Google // June 10, 2026

Google has introduced new features for its Gemini app designed for smaller businesses. 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 Today. By...

Chase Offers Small Businesses More Credit Insights
Banking // June 09, 2026

Chase has introduced new tools for small business in its Chase for Business mobile and online hub. 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...

SMB Agency Says War-Related Uncertainty Drives Job Creation to 6-Year Low
Economy // June 09, 2026

Small business job creation plans fell to a six-year low in May, driven by war-related oil prices and uncertainty, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Dollar Payments Still Dominate Small Business Cross-Border Trade

June 16, 2026
Small and medium-sized businesses that once sourced domestically now purchase inventory, components and services from factories and vendors scattered across Asia, Europe and Latin America. 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, […]

63% of SMBs See Cards as Their Best Refund Protection

June 02, 2026
For many small businesses, the move away from cash will depend less on digital enthusiasm than on whether new payment tools can feel as simple, immediate and reliable as cash...

How Digitally Fluent Small Businesses Are Reshaping Main Street

May 13, 2026
Four years after the pandemic pushed millions of small businesses into emergency digital adoption, a new reality is taking shape across Main Street. The businesses that successfully digitized are increasingly...

46% of SMBs Would Pay for More Payment Control

May 04, 2026
Small businesses may be more ready for payment change than their habits suggest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Small Businesses Tap Prediction Markets to Shield Profits From Surprise Costs

August 28, 2026
A handful of small businesses have begun using prediction market platforms to hedge risks, Reuters reported Friday (Aug. 28). 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 Today. By completing this form, […]

Google Debuts Gemini Features Geared to Small Businesses

June 10, 2026
Google has introduced new features for its Gemini app designed for smaller businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Chase Offers Small Businesses More Credit Insights

June 09, 2026
Chase has introduced new tools for small business in its Chase for Business mobile and online hub. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

SMB Agency Says War-Related Uncertainty Drives Job Creation to 6-Year Low

June 09, 2026
Small business job creation plans fell to a six-year low in May, driven by war-related oil prices and uncertainty, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Get the...