Smbs news and trends

Mastercard and Bosta Target Egypt’s eCommerce Market With Logistics Incentives

February 10, 2026
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Square Offers Its AI Assistant to UK Merchants
artificial intelligence // February 10, 2026

Square has brought its conversational artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Small Businesses Dump Manual Workflows for BILL AI Tools
Earnings // February 05, 2026

Businesses and their accountants continued to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) agents and other digital tools in the quarter ended Dec. 31, BILL executives said Thursday (Feb. 5) during the company’s second quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

AmEx Debuts Flexible Payments for Small Businesses
Credit Cards // February 05, 2026

American Express (AmEx) has debuted its Flexible Payment Option (FPO) for small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Visa Platform Offers Small Businesses Access to Financing, Marketing and Tech Support
VISA // February 05, 2026

Visa has launched a new platform designed to help small business owners access capital, reach customers and adopt modern business tools. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Interviews & Exclusives
Credit Unions Face Onboarding Test as 70% of Small Businesses Prefer Digital Start

January 28, 2026
Small businesses may say they value relationships, but when basic digital tasks still require a phone call or branch visit, loyalty starts to look temporary. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

Eight in 10 Small Businesses Want Credit and on Their Terms

January 23, 2026
Small businesses are sending lenders the message that credit is broadly within reach, so the real fight is over flexibility and control. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Hugimals Founder Credits Growth to AI, Payments and Amazon Store

January 07, 2026
Artificial intelligence-powered tools and commerce platforms are expanding the reach of small retailers, pulling niche, mission-driven products into the mainstream without requiring massive headcount or capital. Get the Full Story...

Economic Pressure Pushes Small Businesses to Demand Faster Paydays

December 30, 2025
Small- to medium-sized businesses are preparing for another year shaped by economic pressure, uneven consumer demand and tighter margins, forcing a more disciplined approach to how they operate and grow....

Quick Reads
Mastercard and Bosta Target Egypt’s eCommerce Market With Logistics Incentives

February 10, 2026
Mastercard and eCommerce enabler Bosta are partnering to support small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Egypt by introducing a dedicated discount program for Mastercard Business cardholders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

Square Offers Its AI Assistant to UK Merchants

February 10, 2026
Square has brought its conversational artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Small Businesses Dump Manual Workflows for BILL AI Tools

February 05, 2026
Businesses and their accountants continued to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) agents and other digital tools in the quarter ended Dec. 31, BILL executives said Thursday (Feb. 5) during the company’s...

AmEx Debuts Flexible Payments for Small Businesses

February 05, 2026
American Express (AmEx) has debuted its Flexible Payment Option (FPO) for small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...