Category: Small Business News
Small Business News
Square Adjusting Pricing Structure for Credit Card Transactions
by Fioney Staff
Over the past several years, small business owners and their customers have become well aware of the FinTech company Square. Initially known for their card readers that turned cell phones into cash registers, the company's point of sale products have now become ubiquitous at coffee shops, restaurants, and other independent retailers. Unforunately many of these merchants may soon see their profits dwindle as Square has announced a major change to... Small Business News
Amazon Announces Small Business Awards, Opens Nominations
by Fioney Staff
When it comes to brick and mortar retail and small business, Amazon is often seen as an enemy. Despite this, many entrepreneurs have actually been able to grow their businesses via Amazon, gaining a massive outlet for selling their goods. To celebrate this partnership, the site has announced the introduction of the Amazon Small Business Awards. The inaugural awards will honor entrepreneurs in three categories: Small Business of the Year, Woman-Owned... Small Business News
Stripe Introduces Stripe Corporate Card Visa
by Fioney Staff
Looking for a corporate card to manage your small business's expenses? Stripe hopes they have the solution. This week the company announced that it was launching its new Stripe Corporate Card, allowing business owners to earn cash back and other rewards. If this news is bringing upon déjà vu it's probably because it's been a busy couple of weeks for Stripe. Just days ago the company announced the launch of... Small Business News
Small Business Software Company Thryv Announces The Thryv Foundation
by Fioney Staff
While one of the top perks of being an entrepreneur is working for yourself, managing a small business alone is never simple. That's something the people at Thryv know well, leading them to offer a number of small business tools, from CRMs and appointment booking to marketing automation and social media content management. Now the brand is taking a slightly different but related route, announcing the launch of the non-profit... Small Business News
Small Business Lender Funding Circle Closes $198 Million Securitization
by Fioney Staff
Even as small business lending approval rates have continued to tick upward since the Great Recession, alternative lenders have proven vital in helping businesses obtain the capital they need. These online lenders have taken on many forms — from utilizing peer to peer technology to developing unique algorithms for processing applications — but, in each case, they've provided entrepreneurs with faster access to funds. Now one marketplace lender, Funding Circle,... Small Business News
Study Shows Small Business Loan Approval Rates by Industry
by Fioney Staff
Ever since the economy began rebounding from the Great Recession, we've seen small business loan approval rates at big banks continue to rise. On top of that numerous alternatives have emerged, including online and peer to peer lenders. However a major factor that could inform whether or not you're approved for a loan is what type of small business you're opening or currently operating. That's the focus of a recent... Small Business News
60%+ of Small Business Owners Report High Job Satisfaction
by Fioney Staff
Running a small business is not an easy job by any means. With owners bearing the brunt of responsibilities ranging from quality control to managing employees and much more, entrepreneurs often deal with a lot of stress. Despite that, a recent survey from Finimpact finds that the vast majority of business owners are happy and highly satisfied with their positions. When small business owners were asked how they'd rank their...