Small Businesses news and trends

Credibly Snags New Patent to Scale SMB Financing Platform
SMBs // January 28, 2026

Credibly has announced a new patent to help it underwrite loans for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), according to a Wednesday (Jan. 28) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

US Small Businesses Expect Improved Conditions for 2026
SMBs // January 13, 2026

Despite concerns about taxes and supply chains, American small business owners are optimistic about 2026. 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,...

Lloyds Shelves Invoice Financing as Small Businesses Shift Away
Banking // December 28, 2025

British bank Lloyds is reportedly ending its small-business-focused invoice financing program. 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...

Bank of America Debuts Small Business Retirement Platform
SMBs // December 08, 2025

Bank of America is introducing a retirement-focused digital platform for business owners and their workers. 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,...

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
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 PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Credibly Snags New Patent to Scale SMB Financing Platform

January 28, 2026
Credibly has announced a new patent to help it underwrite loans for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), according to a Wednesday (Jan. 28) press release. Get the Full Story Complete...

US Small Businesses Expect Improved Conditions for 2026

January 13, 2026
Despite concerns about taxes and supply chains, American small business owners are optimistic about 2026. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Lloyds Shelves Invoice Financing as Small Businesses Shift Away

December 28, 2025
British bank Lloyds is reportedly ending its small-business-focused invoice financing program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...