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Embedded Finance Becomes a Competitive Equalizer for Small Business

December 26, 2025
Credit Unions Compete as Small Businesses Redefine the Banking Relationship
Credit Unions // December 23, 2025

Throughout the banking history of the United States, credit unions have played a distinctive role in providing financial services to their local small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Amazon Extends Payroll and Cybersecurity Help to Small Businesses
Amazon // December 18, 2025

Amazon Business is offering new benefits to members of its Business Prime 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...

Lending Platform Slope Teams With Amazon on Seller Working Capital
Partnerships // December 16, 2025

Lending platform Slope has teamed with Amazon to offer financing to the eCommerce giant’s merchants. 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,...

Mastercard and LoanPro to Launch Installment Loan Cards
Loans // December 16, 2025

Mastercard and LoanPro plan to launch a program that will enable lenders to deliver installment loans through virtual and physical cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Embedded Finance Becomes a Competitive Equalizer for Small Business

December 26, 2025
Embedded finance made its mark as a capability advantage for large retailers and digital-native platforms. By streamlining checkout, offering branded payment products and monetizing customer relationships, mid-market and enterprise retailers were able to scale their digital operations and drive a competitive moat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

Credit Unions Compete as Small Businesses Redefine the Banking Relationship

December 23, 2025
Throughout the banking history of the United States, credit unions have played a distinctive role in providing financial services to their local small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Get the Full...

Checks Drain $39,000 From Small Businesses Each Year

December 05, 2025
Companies may be chasing automation, but late payments and cash flow strain are pushing a deeper shift in how finance teams think about modern payables. Get the Full Story Complete...

AI Gives Main Street the Power to Play Like the Fortune 500

December 04, 2025
The great divide in American business has traditionally been defined by scale. The Fortune 500 enjoyed the advantages of large finance teams, sophisticated systems, and the operational resilience that comes...

Quick Reads
Amazon Extends Payroll and Cybersecurity Help to Small Businesses

December 18, 2025
Amazon Business is offering new benefits to members of its Business Prime 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 this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Lending Platform Slope Teams With Amazon on Seller Working Capital

December 16, 2025
Lending platform Slope has teamed with Amazon to offer financing to the eCommerce giant’s merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Mastercard and LoanPro to Launch Installment Loan Cards

December 16, 2025
Mastercard and LoanPro plan to launch a program that will enable lenders to deliver installment loans through virtual and physical cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

PayPal to Deepen Small Business Lending Push With PayPal Bank

December 15, 2025
PayPal said it is ready to venture deeper into small business lending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...