Ed Hallett news and trends

PayPal and Small Business Founders on the Power of Saying No
Payment Methods // January 20, 2023

Never dismiss inspiration, planning, partners and a little luck when running a small business. That’s one takeaway from an engaging episode of PYMNTS SMB-TV featuring Stephanie Leshney and Tyler Leshney, president and “chief paternal officer,” respectively, of kid’s playtime bath products brand Dabble & Dollop. Joining the conversation hosted...

Entrepreneurial Agility and Innovation Could Make or Break SMBs’ Holiday Season
Retail // November 11, 2022

Recall the bleak summer of 2020, when you’d have thought Main Street small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) would be extinct by year’s end. It was understandably pessimistic, but it didn’t account for the sheer tenacity small business owners have repeatedly shown. As part of the...

New PayPal Zettle Terminal Shakes Up and Wakes Up US Mobile POS Space
Mobile Commerce // October 11, 2022

In a move well-timed for the resurgence of physical retail ahead of holiday foot traffic, PayPal is bringing its PayPal Zettle Terminal mobile POS solution — ‘Terminal’ for short — to U.S. retailers with a set of features to make it an attractive checkout tool for...

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PayPal Bets on Tap to Pay to Drive Everyday Spend to Small Businesses

June 28, 2023
Many consumers would be lost without their phones, as the world increasingly fits in the palm of a hand — at least the crucial everyday bits. Businesses of all shapes and sizes must take the necessary steps to meet their emerging audiences on their phones. And not just with marketing collateral and other engagements, but […]

Entrepreneurial Agility and Innovation Could Make or Break SMBs’ Holiday Season

November 11, 2022
Recall the bleak summer of 2020, when you’d have thought Main Street small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) would be extinct by year’s end. It was understandably pessimistic, but it didn’t...

New PayPal Zettle Terminal Shakes Up and Wakes Up US Mobile POS Space

October 11, 2022
In a move well-timed for the resurgence of physical retail ahead of holiday foot traffic, PayPal is bringing its PayPal Zettle Terminal mobile POS solution — ‘Terminal’ for short — to...