Bibby Financial Services news and trends

SMBs Feel Neglected By Banks — But Lack Unbiased Information To Switch
B2B Payments // April 17, 2018

U.K. small businesses (SMBs) have made it clear they’re willing to switch financial service providers to access the financial services they need to thrive. But the latest research on the industry suggests SMBs struggled with biased information as they seek out better providers and feel...

SMBs Split On Hard Vs. Soft Brexit Expectations, Survey Finds
B2B Payments // October 30, 2017

A significant portion of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) surveyed by Bibby Financial Services expect a “hard Brexit” to occur — that is, the U.K. will complete its exit from the European Union (EU) by the March 2019 deadline without a trade deal, exiting the EU’s...

US SMBs Enjoy (Relatively) Short Invoice Payment Times
B2B Payments // October 27, 2017

U.S. small businesses (SMBs) get paid relatively quickly, at least compared to other parts of the world, including Canada and Hong Kong, according to a new report from Bibby Financial Services. The Global Business Monitor report, released Thursday (Oct. 26), revealed news that U.S. small...

Healthcare, Payroll Regulations Aren’t Top Of Mind For SMBs
B2B Payments // September 25, 2017

There are a lot of regulatory issues that weigh on the minds of small business owners, from payroll rules to healthcare reform. But new research from Paychex suggests there is one legislative topic in particular that SMBs prioritize. According to the Paychex Small Business Survey conducted...