Main Street

The three million businesses that line the main streets and side streets of the local economies. These businesses are diverse and include retail shops, small grocery stores, personal services such as hair and nail salons and spas, hardware stores, local contractors, restaurants, trade services such as plumbers and electricians, and small manufacturers and wholesalers. The health of these businesses is directly related to the health of the local economies in which they operate, which is why their success is vital to the communities they serve.

US Small Businesses See Drop in Failure Risk Compared to Larger Firms
US Small Businesses See Drop in Failure Risk Compared to Larger Firms
May 06, 2024  |  SMBs

Despite news about rising inflation and stalled interest rates, recent PYMNTS Intelligence data confirms that many of the small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that dot...

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Competing With Giants: How Small Businesses Can Optimize Their eCommerce Efforts
Competing With Giants: How Small Businesses Can Optimize Their eCommerce Efforts
May 02, 2024  |  eCommerce

This National Small Business Week, merchants are increasingly moving beyond Main Street — and into eCommerce. And with the news that the post-pandemic growth for...

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Visa Stresses Education as Small Businesses Confront Fraud Vulnerabilities
Visa Stresses Education as Small Businesses Confront Fraud Vulnerabilities
May 02, 2024  |  Fraud Attack

Most crimes, as the saying goes, are crimes of opportunity. And that’s bad news for small businesses, whose lack of resources and challenges when accessing...

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Payment Innovations Help Small Businesses Navigate the Main Street Maze
Payment Innovations Help Small Businesses Navigate the Main Street Maze
May 01, 2024  |  SMBs

Payments are the lifeblood of any business, but for small businesses, they are particularly crucial. And with the news that, in the last 12 months,...

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Why Securing Payments is a Big Deal for Small Businesses 
Why Securing Payments is a Big Deal for Small Businesses 
April 30, 2024  |  SMBs

There are nearly as many ways to pay and be paid as there are types of small businesses.  But there’s one common thread connecting both...

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The State of Main Street Heading Into Small Business Week
The State of Main Street Heading Into Small Business Week
April 26, 2024  |  SMBs

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...

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Upcoming Data Reporting Requirements Could Shape Small Business Lending’s Future
Upcoming Data Reporting Requirements Could Shape Small Business Lending’s Future
April 16, 2024  |  Loans

Main Street businesses represent the backbone of both the American economy and their local communities. And with the news on Tuesday (April 16) that Rapid...

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4 in 10 Omnichannel SMBs Use eCommerce to Reach New Markets
4 in 10 Omnichannel SMBs Use eCommerce to Reach New Markets
April 11, 2024  |  SMBs

As small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) on Main Street, USA increasingly make their offerings available online, many are looking to digital channels to expand to...

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Big Banks: Commercial Lending Losses Creep Up, Deposits Decline Slightly
Big Banks: Commercial Lending Losses Creep Up, Deposits Decline Slightly
January 15, 2024  |  Banking

The initial headlines and initial takes on big bank earnings may have focused on the state of the consumer, on card spending, especially. But there’s...

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