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46% of Small Businesses Would Pay for Better Digital Tools

July 16, 2026
Business Applications Jump 24% as AI Lowers Startup Costs
Artificial Intelligence // July 14, 2026

New U.S. business applications hit 5.6 million in 2025 and have risen 24% since ChatGPT launched, Citadel Securities reported in a July research note, citing data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

White-Glove FinTech Targets Small Business Cash Flow and Back-Office Pain
B2B Payments // July 13, 2026

Small businesses do not need another financial dashboard. They need someone to notice that cash is running low before payroll is due, that a customer is paying later than usual or that too much money is sitting idle in the wrong account. Get the Full...

Top of Wallet, Top of Mind: How Credit Unions Grow Deposits Through Conversion
Credit Unions // July 09, 2026

If you run a credit union, you’ve already won the hard part. Sixty-one percent of your members consider you their primary financial institution, and 87% are very or extremely satisfied. No digital bank or FinTech is close. The relationship is yours. Get the Full Story...

U.S. Bank Debuts Tool for Faster Small Business Money Movement
Banking // July 08, 2026

U.S. Bank has introduced a tool to help small businesses move money faster. 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...

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46% of Small Businesses Would Pay for Better Digital Tools

July 16, 2026
Small businesses want tools that give them more control over when money moves, how spending gets tracked and what happens when a payment goes wrong. 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, […]

36% of Small Businesses Turn to FinTechs for Cross-Border Payments

July 03, 2026
For small businesses buying goods overseas, choosing a payment provider is becoming less about habit and more about finding the right tool for the job. Get the Full Story Complete...

Small Businesses Inherit Big Business Money Problems

July 01, 2026
Large corporations and small businesses aren’t the same. The most obvious difference is sheer scale, but the knock-on effects of that scale have effectively erected an operational wall between what...

Citadel Says Credit Unions Can Compete for Bigger Business Relationships

July 01, 2026
Small business banking has entered a period of reassessment as business owners look beyond rates and fees toward financial partners that can combine modern treasury technology with informed, local decision...

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U.S. Bank Debuts Tool for Faster Small Business Money Movement

July 08, 2026
U.S. Bank has introduced a tool to help small businesses move money faster. 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 […]

Fed’s Pandemic-Era Loans Face Another $2 Billion Loss

June 30, 2026
The Main Street Lending Program, which was authorized by the Federal Reserve in response to COVID-19, has seen 30% of its loans either experience a loss or be at risk of a loss,...

SoFi Opens Lending Program for Its Small Business Owner Members

June 30, 2026
Digital financial services app SoFi introduced a lending program for small businesses, according to a Tuesday (June 30) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Pie Raises $19 Million to Bring AI to Main Street Businesses

June 30, 2026
Small business-focused marketing platform Pie has emerged from stealth with $19.5 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...