Moving a business online can be rewarding as enterprises reach broader audiences, sometimes global in scope, and expand their revenue opportunities with online payments. But challenges persist, whether it’s a small bakery establishing a digital storefront or a high-end computer retailer offering the ultimate “build...
Despite the moniker attached to their segment, small businesses loom large in the American economy. And with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrating National Small Business Week starting Sunday (April 28), the staying power of entrepreneurship in the U.S. is top of mind for both...
As consumers have grown to expect seamless digital convenience, many are finding that smaller merchants fall short of their expectations, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. By the Numbers The “2024 Global Digital Shopping Index: SMB Edition,” a PYMNTS Intelligence study commissioned by Visa Acceptance Solutions, drew from a survey of...
Web provider GoDaddy has introduced a smaller point-of-sale (POS) tool for small businesses. Smart Terminal Flex, announced Thursday (April 25) is designed to fit inside an apron pocket while still helping businesses operate with more efficiency. The tool, the company said in a news release, is “ideal...
April 29, 2024
Moving a business online can be rewarding as enterprises reach broader audiences, sometimes global in scope, and expand their revenue opportunities with online payments. But challenges persist, whether it’s a small bakery establishing a digital storefront or a high-end computer retailer offering the ultimate “build it or buy it” online shopping experience. An ideal customer […]
April 25, 2024
Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) in the healthcare provider segment now use real-time payments more widely than other payment rails. PYMNTS Intelligence finds that in the last year, 83% of...
April 24, 2024
Small businesses don’t want embracing modern technology to be a big, technical lift. After all, these Main Street-style companies are increasingly busy building out their growth plans and managing a...
April 23, 2024
Financial institutions have a unique opportunity to bolster the resilience of small businesses by providing tailored financial tools and support, NCR Voyix Chief Product Officer, Digital Banking Doug Brown says...
April 25, 2024
Web provider GoDaddy has introduced a smaller point-of-sale (POS) tool for small businesses. Smart Terminal Flex, announced Thursday (April 25) is designed to fit inside an apron pocket while still helping businesses operate with more efficiency. The tool, the company said in a news release, is “ideal for brick-and-mortar businesses, particularly those that have limited space or […]
April 25, 2024
FreshBooks will add a payment solution with the latest Stripe Connect features to its cloud-based accounting software for small businesses and accountants. The new FreshBooks Payments will be available this summer, enabling business owners to...
April 24, 2024
Card issuing platform Marqeta has launched a partnership with U.K.-based, entrepreneur-focused digital bank OakNorth. The collaboration will see Marqeta offer a commercial card for OakNorth’s business banking clients, with the Marqeta platform giving these customers...
April 24, 2024
Small-business-focused payments/card solutions company myPOS has named Mario Shiliashki as its new CEO. Shiliashki, the company announced Wednesday (April 24) in a news release provided to PYMNTS, “brings a global...
