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Survey Finds Digital B2B Payments are On the Rise Among Small Businesses
It should come as no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way that many small businesses operate. From enhanced safety and cleaning measures to building out other sales mediums, businesses have been forced to quickly adapt to the changing landscape. It seems that this is also true when it comes to business to business (B2B) transactions, with more companies now looking toward digital solutions. A new survey conducted...
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Later.com Social Media Management Tool Review
Love it or hate it, social media plays a big role in today's society. Therefore, as a blogger, posting on Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook is a big part of how I grow my community and drive traffic to my site. Unfortunately, managing content across these multiple platforms can be difficult — especially if I were to do it all manually. That's why I've used a social media scheduling tool for...
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SBA Lowers Interest Rates for 504 Loan Program
Small business owners looking to undergo major projects may now be able to borrow funds at a better rate. Last week, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced updated interest rates for their 504 loan program as offered by Certified Development Companies (CDCs). Now 20-year loans will carry a 2.214% rate while the 25-year option has a 2.269% rate. This marks the lowest these interest rates have been in two years....
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American Express Reportedly Pursuing Kabbage Acquisition
It looks as though American Express could soon be expanding its small business portfolio by purchasing a top FinTech lender. According to a report from Bloomberg, Amex is in "advanced talks" to buy small business lender Kabbage. Currently it is expected that the price tag on the deal could reach $850 million and would be an all-cash transaction. Bloomberg's unnamed source suggests that a final proposal could be hammered out...
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#MyMoneyStaysLocal Campaign Debuts, Reminding Consumers to Support Small Businesses
With the coronavirus pandemic still heavily impacting American life, small businesses across the nation continue to be among the hardest hit. Not only have closures hurt local businesses but so have shifting consumer habits. For example, rises in online shopping and delivery services have increased as a result of the crisis. While these activities can include small and local businesses, more often than not, it's been major corporations such as...
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New York Legislature Passes Small Business Truth in Lending Act
For years now, online lending options have made it easier for small business owners to obtain loans, allowing them to access capital much more quickly than in the past. Unfortunately, not all of the lenders were transparent and upfront about their fees and interest rates. In turn, some desperate owners may have accidentally taken out loans that did their business a disservice. Now, New York lawmakers are looking to curb...
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