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86% of Construction Firms Blame Late Payments on Productivity Declines
86% of Construction Firms Blame Late Payments on Productivity Declines
January 23, 2023  |  B2B Payments

A potential housing sector recession is on the horizon, with new construction and building permits falling as homebuilder confidence has sagged to its lowest level...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How SMBs Can Use Payments Innovation to Spur Growth
PYMNTS Intelligence: How SMBs Can Use Payments Innovation to Spur Growth
January 16, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Whatever challenges they may be facing, small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) undoubtedly have a powerful ally in consumers. A survey from American Express and PayPal...

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Small Businesses Turn to Platforms to Simplify Payments Operations
Small Businesses Turn to Platforms to Simplify Payments Operations
January 13, 2023  |  B2B Payments

PYMNTS interviews Andrea Gellert, head of marketing at payments solution provider Clover, about what merchants should consider when adding new payment options and how they can streamline and scale...

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Small Business Survival May Hinge on Digital Payment Features
Small Business Survival May Hinge on Digital Payment Features
January 12, 2023  |  B2B Payments

The holiday shopping season is so important to retailers that it has become a matter of survival for many. One in four businesses believes recent...

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Amex Invests in Hotel Software Firm Selfbook
Amex Invests in Hotel Software Firm Selfbook
December 08, 2022  |  Payment Methods

Hotel payment software platform Selfbook has landed a strategic investment from Amex Ventures. “The American Express brand is synonymous with global travel and payment security,...

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Most SMB Buyers Pay More Slowly Than Their Suppliers Want
Most SMB Buyers Pay More Slowly Than Their Suppliers Want
December 02, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Unlike consumer payments, the B2B variety remain mired in legacy systems and manual practices. Small businesses, in particular, need easier payment experiences and help with...

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An Insider’s Checklist for All-in-One Payments Success
An Insider’s Checklist for All-in-One Payments Success
December 01, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Roughly one in 10 U.S. SMBs are concerned they won’t survive to see 2024, putting the onus on cash flow management to help them stay...

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2023 Demands Better Cash Flow Management for SMBs
2023 Demands Better Cash Flow Management for SMBs
November 30, 2022  |  B2B Payments

A new PYMNTS survey reveals 12% of SMBs are concerned they won’t survive beyond 2023. The Main Street Health Report shows increasing costs and fluctuating...

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American Express Taps TikTok To Reach Gen Z Shoppers
American Express Taps TikTok To Reach Gen Z Shoppers
November 14, 2022  |  eCommerce

American Express has teamed with TikTok for the “#ShopSmall Accelerator,” a program designed to help small businesses reach Gen Z shoppers. According to a Monday...

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