PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Technology may be enabling automation in small business (SMB) accounting and financial management, but rather than cutting out the need for human accountants in the field, this tech disruption is supporting a change in the profession.

Advisors 53

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FICO

JUNE 24, 2018

Malaysia’s Credit Guarantee Corporation (CGC) , a government and commercial enterprise joint venture, has used FICO’s decision management technology to improve its ability to judge the creditworthiness of small businesses so it can provide them with loans. Read the full release.

Small Business 40

Small Business Automation Risk Assessment Advisors 40

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

New analysis from the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) suggests small business (SMB) sales will surge in the U.S. 26), which found that nearly three-quarters of surveyed advisors and brokers predict sales of SMBs in the country to increase this year. this year, driven largely by tax reform.

Small Business 43

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 25, 2017

According to reports, the company’s small business segment attributed to much of that performance. 24) said small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) accounted for 62 percent of MYOB’s six-month revenue figures for the first half of the 2017 financial year, with MYOB enjoying a 13 percent year-on-year increase in profits.

Small Business 40

Small Business Scams Advisors Accounts 40

PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2018

Small businesses face a mountain of financial challenges in the U.K. In an attempt to address many of these concerns, regulators have stepped in with initiatives, such as establishing a Small Business Commissioner last year to champion SMB-related causes.

Small Business 49

Small Business Finance Government Governance 49

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Google and Amazon are ready to shake up the small business lending world and place competitive pressure on traditional banks, according to Karen Mills, advisor for small businesses to former President Barack Obama. Amazon has already made inroads in the small business lending space over the years.

Advisors 40

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Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 20, 2024

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AUGUST 24, 2018

There are ways, however, that traditional financial institutions (FIs) still beat out alternative players, especially when it comes to the relationship between small business (SMB) owners and financial service providers. “It’s cool for us, because we have a better choice of who we get to work with in terms of customers.

Small Business 40

Small Business Federal Reserve Underwriting Finance 40

The Fintech Times

AUGUST 16, 2024

The report, titled Cash Flow Compass , indicates that 42 per cent of small business owners are overconfident in their money management. Examining over 750 small and medium businesses (SMBs), the report revealed that 62 per cent of owners admit cashflow issues have had negative impacts on their business in the last year.

Small Business 59

Small Business Authorization Advisors Research 59

PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2016

Reports from The Telegraph on Monday (March 14) said RBS is facing billions more in damages stemming from allegations that it misled and mishandled its small business customers. Soon after, RBS was said to have hired a group of third-party advisors to combat the allegations amid internal probes.

Small Business 40

Small Business Advisors Legal Laws 40

The Fintech Times

AUGUST 3, 2024

Jonathan Dowden, director, product marketing startups and small business at Sage By providing tools and expertise to new founders, both Sage and Virgin StartUp will help empower founders and entrepreneurs to succeed from the very start.

Small Business 64

Small Business Payroll Advisors Accounts 64

Fintech Labs Insights

AUGUST 16, 2024

Below is our curated list of the best global investment advisor tech events, conferences and tradeshows for 2024. Small Businesses (SMB) in July 2024 The 14 Biggest Conferences for Lending, Mortgage & LendTech

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2017

The financial advisors at deVere Group are launching their own private bank in the U.K. We are now able to directly provide international banking services and corporate banking solutions to small businesses,” the executive said, adding that the decision to launch its own bank was a response to growing demand from their clients.

Advisors 46

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 30, 2024

Mastercard and SadaPay have expanded their strategic business partnership to launch SME debit and credit cards in Pakistan. The multi-year collaboration will see the two companies boost financial inclusion among the country’s small businesses and freelancers. Pakistan is home to over 5.2 said Brandon Timinsky, CEO, SadaPay.

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Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In 2014, the company changed its name and pivoted to the small business arena with an SBA loan-focused marketplace called SmartBizLoans.com. In addition, the company assisted 200,000 small businesses obtain PPP loans in 2020 and 2021. Related: SMB Lenders: Lendio’s Focused Small Business Marketplace Pays Off.

Small Business 15

Small Business Origination NOV Advisors 15

PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2018

This week’s B2B venture capital rundown includes some of the usual suspects, like blockchain and HR tech, and a few not-so-usual ones, like fleet and small business insurance. The company’s website lets small business owners choose insurance products based on their industries and needs. and Singapore.

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B2B Advisors Small Business Blockchain 40

PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2019

Wells Fargo has named new executives and advisors to its team. The company revealed that David Kowach has been named head of Community Banking, while Jim Hays has come onboard as president and head of Wells Fargo Advisors.

Advisors 59

Advisors Community Banks Small Business Regulations 59

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

eBay is launching a new grant program to support small businesses this holiday season, committing to give $500,000 to 50 businesses, the company announced in a press release. Small business sellers on eBay can apply to the Up & Running Grants program between now and Dec.

Small Business 77

Small Business Advisors 77

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The Small Business Digital Readiness Diagnostic tool is intended to expand the New York-based global financial services company’s Digital Doors curriculum, which promises to ensure businesses have the right devices to maximize their digital presence. “In

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Fintech Review

MAY 14, 2024

By eliminating the traditional banking middleman, they offer a more efficient way for individuals and small businesses to obtain financing. These robo-advisors democratise access to investment strategies that were previously reserved for the elite.

FinTech 111

FinTech Advisors Void Innovation 111

The Fintech Times

MAY 3, 2024

Uplinq , a global credit decisioning support platform for small business lenders, unveils the addition of Matt Baker, former North America head of small business, Visa Commercial Solutions, as strategic advisor. NatWest Group has unveiled a new partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

FinTech 59

FinTech Small Business Non-Bank Advisors 59

PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2019

Small business platform Xero has announced a partnership with Stripe to work on small business payments innovations. The companies will develop new tools that aim to help small businesses get paid faster in various ways while also gaining more visibility over their business performance.

Small Business 68

Small Business Payments Tools Payments Reconciliation 68

FICO

JULY 15, 2021

Operation HOPE Global Board of Advisors. FICO chief executive officer Will Lansing recently joined the Global Board of Advisors of Operation HOPE. Core programs include credit and money management, homeownership preparedness and small business entrepreneurship.

Financial Literacy 98

Financial Literacy Financial Inclusion Advisors Small Business 98

Fintech Labs Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

In addition to offering insight into auto, homeowners, and renters insurance, customers now can use CoverHound to find insurance for their small business. The new business suite allows users to compare rates of custom commercial coverage. Business owners policy. Professional liability. Commercial auto. Cyber insurance.

Small Business 19

Small Business Advisors Cybersecurity Legal 19

PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2019

Aprio Cloud and Jirav are teaming up to develop small business accounting solutions aimed at providing real-time data visibility to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and their advisors. “As accountants and advisors, we can’t just show clients where they’ve been.

Accounts 43

Accounts Small Business Advisors Technology 43

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2021

With the new funding, the company plans to keep growing and developing products with its existing Business Intelligence Software , which uses real-time finance data to help make it easier to grow a business, the release stated. They plan to add strategic support to the company’s board of advisors.

FinTech 75

FinTech Small Business Value Added Service Underserved 75

PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2019

Corporate audit and accounting company PwC is expanding its existing collaboration with small business cloud accounting company Xero. In a statement, Xero Chief Product Officer Anna Curzon pointed to the limited adoption of cloud adoption within the small business community. Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Accounts 64

Accounts Small Business Audit Advisors 64

Fintech Finance

MAY 24, 2024

Today, our Beauty Advisors use their iPhone to provide shoppers with curated beauty recommendations, and thanks to this new flexible payment acceptance solution, they will soon be able to seamlessly complete contactless transactions on that same iPhone — wherever they are in the store.”

Contactless Payments 52

Contactless Payments Debit Card Small Business Encryption 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

“By automating payroll and tax filing, and by offering access to additional on-demand services, the expanded QuickBooks Online Payroll suite helps meet the end-to-end needs of small businesses. The Elite option has tax penalty protection and an on-demand HR advisor. Small business owners spend on average 4.5

Payroll 71

Payroll Direct Deposit Small Business Automation 71

PYMNTS

APRIL 13, 2020

While small businesses across the globe face pressing cash flow challenges, in the Netherlands, small suppliers’ payment cycles were already feeling the squeeze before coronavirus disruption. At the same time, traditional lenders, like in many parts of the world, have struggled to fill the small business financing gap.

Finance 62

Finance Small Business Blockchain Assessments 62

The Fintech Times

JULY 24, 2024

“Microfinance institutions and digital lending platforms are gaining traction, providing credit to small businesses and individuals who lack traditional collateral.” Traditional banks struggle with high-risk borrowers, so microfinance companies step in, providing credit to individuals and small businesses.

Finance 59

Finance Micro-Entry Online and Mobile Banking Financial Inclusion 59

PYMNTS

MAY 13, 2019

The rise of small business (SMB) accountants as financial advisors to their clients has emerged in parallel with a surge of back-office software solutions. ” Thanks to its data integration capabilities, AI is another tool that enables accountants to use more time as advisors — not data-pushers — for clients, she added.

Accounts 61

Accounts Payment APIs and Integration Advisors Data Security 61

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Small business (SMB) adoption of technology can be a process filled with growing pains and friction points, thanks to the cost and disruption associated with integrating a new technology. “The smaller-business side of innovation is healthy and alive.” “And a lot of the innovation is coming at the early stage.”

Innovation 76

Innovation Accounts Small Business Advisors 76

PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

The shifting role of small business (SMB) accountants is largely driven by the increase in automated solutions available to business owners today. The payroll function is rarely looked upon as an influence of these changes in the small business accounting sphere. A business growth manager. A virtual CFO.”

Payroll 61

Payroll Accounts Innovation Small Business 61

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

The latest is a bot that integrates into Facebook Messenger, iMessage and Slack to help small business users manage their business. “Connecting the more than 50 million small businesses on Facebook Messenger with accountants and bookkeepers is a huge opportunity for our industry,” said Xero CEO Rod Drury.

Bots 68

Bots Small Business Advisors Accounts 68

PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2020

Autobooks’ invoicing, accounting and payments tech “will enable small businesses to conduct their financial activities in one place.”. “Partnering with Autobooks reinforces our commitment to becoming trusted advisors for our small business customers, especially during times like these,” he said.

B2B 64

B2B Payment Reconciliation Enrollments Small Business 64

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2020

Small businesses are the lifeblood of the global economy, yet they continue to be turned away by banks and traditional lenders, or faced with unhelpful repayment terms and complex processes,” said Liberis CEO Rob Straathof. “We The round was led by investment firm FTV Capital. The FinTech has offices in Denver, London and Stockholm.

B2B 52

B2B Small Business Debit Card Advisors 52