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63% of SMBs Turn to Cards for Payment Protection

August 06, 2026
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The Customer Journey Is Becoming the Small Business Treasure Map
SMBs // August 03, 2026

For many small businesses, revenue growth starts with a tap on a smartphone screen, because that’s where most customers already are. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Small Businesses Grow Choosier About Credit
SMBs // July 31, 2026

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have plenty of uses for credit, but that does not mean they always want to borrow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

49% of Credit Unions See AI as an Acquisition Tool
Credit Unions // July 31, 2026

Credit unions have a gift heading into the artificial intelligence era: Their business customers are telling them exactly what to build first. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

SEC Small Business Forum Participants Target Crypto and Crowdfunding Limits
SMBs // July 28, 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report to Congress highlighting policy recommendations for improving capital-raising policy. 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,...

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63% of SMBs Turn to Cards for Payment Protection

August 06, 2026
Small businesses don’t appear to need more payment options as much as they need better control over when money leaves the business. 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 […]

The Customer Journey Is Becoming the Small Business Treasure Map

August 03, 2026
For many small businesses, revenue growth starts with a tap on a smartphone screen, because that’s where most customers already are. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

49% of Credit Unions See AI as an Acquisition Tool

July 31, 2026
Credit unions have a gift heading into the artificial intelligence era: Their business customers are telling them exactly what to build first. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Panel: The Hidden Cost of B2B Payments Is Manual Work, Not Fees

July 17, 2026
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SEC Small Business Forum Participants Target Crypto and Crowdfunding Limits

July 28, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a report to Congress highlighting policy recommendations for improving capital-raising policy. 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 […]

Resilient Shoppers and Confident Small Businesses Drive Enova Lending to Record High

July 23, 2026
Online lender Enova International saw improvements in both originations and credit during the second quarter, with consumer spending remaining resilient and small businesses optimism increasing, Enova CEO Steve Cunningham said during a Thursday...

OpenAI Launches Program to Accelerate Small Business AI Adoption

July 21, 2026
OpenAI has launched a program designed to help small businesses use ChatGPT to increase their productivity and scale their businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Forward Financing Secures Another $525 Million to Support Small Businesses

July 21, 2026
Forward Financing, a provider of capital to small businesses across the United States, secured $525 million of new financing that brings the company’s total committed funding capacity to nearly $700...