Small Businesses news and trends

Wellspring Debuts Treasury Management Tool for Small Businesses
SMBs // February 22, 2026

Blockchain and decentralized finance company Wellspring has introduced a treasury management solution for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). 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...

FinTechs Target Latin America Small Business Cash Flow Gaps
SMBs // February 17, 2026

Latin America’s digital habits are no longer confined to retail shopping or person-to-person transfers. They are directly influencing how smaller firms  invoice, get paid, stock shelves and bridge payroll gaps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Says Economy Needs Small Business AI
artificial intelligence // February 12, 2026

Broader adoption of artificial intelligence by small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) could boost Canada’s productivity, Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said Thursday (Feb. 12), according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

AmEx Debuts Flexible Payments for Small Businesses
Credit Cards // February 05, 2026

American Express (AmEx) has debuted its Flexible Payment Option (FPO) for small 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Mastercard Turns Cyber Threats Into Teachable Moments

October 27, 2025
Watch more: What’s Next In Payments: Mastercard, Mark Barnett 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, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to […]

Smallest Firms Power Main Street’s Resilience

October 02, 2025
Main Street depends on the vitality of its smallest businesses. With the right mix of growth opportunities and the tools to seize them, micro-businesses can blossom into larger firms that...

90% of Rural Small Businesses Confident in Future

August 13, 2025
With this week’s news that optimism has returned to small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), we took a look at its roots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Economic Headwinds Hammer Main Street Firms Across the Northeast

July 16, 2025
Main Street businesses, vital to the U.S. economy, have seen their growth rate significantly fade since late 2024 through Q1 2025, lagging behind the overall U.S. business growth despite a...

Quick Reads
Former UK PM, Now Goldman Adviser, Says Small Businesses Can’t Ignore AI

March 29, 2026
Goldman Sachs wants U.K. small businesses to embrace artificial intelligence. 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, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Wellspring Debuts Treasury Management Tool for Small Businesses

February 22, 2026
Blockchain and decentralized finance company Wellspring has introduced a treasury management solution for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Says Economy Needs Small Business AI

February 12, 2026
Broader adoption of artificial intelligence by small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) could boost Canada’s productivity, Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said Thursday (Feb. 12), according to a...

AmEx Debuts Flexible Payments for Small Businesses

February 05, 2026
American Express (AmEx) has debuted its Flexible Payment Option (FPO) for small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...