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Fiserv and Clover Serve Up New Tools for Small Businesses
B2B Payments // October 31, 2024

Fiserv has introduced a new suite of tools for small businesses. The offering, rolled out via the payments and financial services technology solutions company’s Clover point-of-sale and business management service, was designed with restaurants, retailers and service-based businesses in mind, per a Thursday (Oct. 31) press release....

Square Card Enters UK Amid Small Businesses Cash Flow Worries
Payment Methods // October 31, 2024

Square is expanding its card offering into the U.K. for merchants seeking quicker funding access. An executive from the company — an arm of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey’s Block — told CNBC Thursday (Oct. 31) that it had opened registration for Square Card in Great Britain. This marks the first...

Fifth Third Bank and CRF Launch Fund for Small Businesses
Partnerships // October 30, 2024

Ohio-based Fifth Third Bank and Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) have partnered to expand the availability of capital to small businesses in the 11 states served by the bank. The Small Business Catalyst Fund enabled by this partnership has been launched with a $7.85 million...

Blackhawk Network to Expand Availability of DoorDash Gift Cards
Partnerships // October 30, 2024

Blackhawk Network (BHN) will make DoorDash gift cards available to consumers and businesses via more channels in the United States and Canada. The branded payment solutions network and the local commerce platform announced their new partnership in a Wednesday (Oct. 30) press release. With this...

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Instant Payments Could Eliminate Construction’s $280B Late Payments Problem

October 22, 2024
Delayed and incorrect payments are a perpetual headache for the construction industry. These issues not only burden accounting teams but also have serious downstream ramifications. Project delays and canceled contracts are just some of the consequences of payment problems. In the United States alone, slow payments in the construction sector have caused a staggering financial […]

59% of US Businesses Link Poor Cash Flow to Manual AR Processes

October 17, 2024
As Silicon Valley innovates with artificial intelligence, many companies remain burdened by outdated paper invoice systems. This disconnect hinders efficiency and presents financial risks. With invoice volumes set to rise...

92% of Small Businesses in Latin America Accept Digital Payments

October 03, 2024
As the digital payments landscape in Latin America rapidly evolves with nearly 600 million people generating close to $6 trillion in GDP, consumers are shifting away from cash and embracing...

Beyond Big Names: How Community Banks and Credit Unions Can Attract Corporate Clients

September 23, 2024
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s latest data on deposits shows just how bifurcated the banking industry is, in terms of the largest players, home to the great bulk of overall...

Quick Reads
Melio to Grow AP/AR Platform With $150 Million Fundraise

November 01, 2024
Melio raised $150 million in a Series E funding round to fuel the growth of its accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) platform by expanding its B2B partnerships. The company has seen its revenue increase tenfold over the past three years, driven by an expansion of its customer base to include medium-sized businesses as […]

Fiserv and Clover Serve Up New Tools for Small Businesses

October 31, 2024
Fiserv has introduced a new suite of tools for small businesses. The offering, rolled out via the payments and financial services technology solutions company’s Clover point-of-sale and business management service, was designed...

Square Card Enters UK Amid Small Businesses Cash Flow Worries

October 31, 2024
Square is expanding its card offering into the U.K. for merchants seeking quicker funding access. An executive from the company — an arm of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey’s Block — told CNBC Thursday...

Fifth Third Bank and CRF Launch Fund for Small Businesses

October 30, 2024
Ohio-based Fifth Third Bank and Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) have partnered to expand the availability of capital to small businesses in the 11 states served by the bank. The...