PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

With other payment processors, when a small business is looking to get paid, it can take 24, 48, sometimes 72 hours over the weekend for that payment to hit,” Bill Clerico, CEO of WePay , told CNBC.

Cross-Border Payments 77

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The small business financing market is in a unique position: despite market volatility and an economic downturn, funding availability remains strong for SMBs thanks to government funding initiatives. challenger bank Tide is running out of small business funding after withdrawing from the BBLS. In the U.K.,

Posting 64

Posting Small Business Finance Funds Availability 64

Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

If an outsourced provider fails to meet these compliance standards, your business could be exposed to serious legal and financial risks, including fines and reputational damage. You could face a data breach of all your payments data, so risk management is crucial, both for large and small businesses.

Payments 88

Payments PCI DSS Compliance Risk 88

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Further, the Solna platform will bridge SMBs to financial services they can use to further address late payment issues based on their individual needs, and pre-approving them for financing from third parties. Its invoicing solution also lets businesses chase down unpaid bills. later this year. .’s

Small Business 46

Small Business Payments Risk Management Risk 46

PYMNTS

AUGUST 15, 2018

Nearly two-thirds of small businesses surveyed said that summer is the worst time for late payments. Separate reports in Global Banking and Finance said 20 percent of business owners spend three working days chasing late payments during the summer season and 10 percent spend nine. SMEs are the lifeblood of the U.K.

Small Business 40

Small Business Payments B2B Research 40

Fintech Finance

MARCH 5, 2024

“Tap to Pay on iPhone means millions of UK businesses can now accept contactless payments with a device that many of us already have in our back pockets”, said Ruhi Dang, EMEA product manager at Stripe. Getting set up and having quick access to funds makes a real difference to the cash flow of a small business.”

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Contactless Payments Small Business Payments Debit Card 64

PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2019

Hanson called upon both the Labor and Coalition to introduce legislation that would require businesses to pay their small business (SMB) suppliers within a certain period of time, pointing to SMBs’ “lack of cash flow,” resulting from delayed and late invoice payments.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Understanding the complexity of payments At first glance, payment processes may seem straightforward but can be deceptively intricate. Whether you are a small business owner or a multinational financial institution, the central challenge remains consistent—ensuring that payment instructions are accurate and complete.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

27) said the SME software company released its latest research and found that most micro-businesses and freelancers in the U.K. believe a “late payments tsar” won’t make a meaningful impact on the nation’s late payments problem. micro-businesses and freelancers were paid late. Reports Monday (Feb.

Small Business 46

Small Business Payments Governance Government 46

Fintech Finance

JULY 23, 2024

Often, small businesses struggle with low liquidity and barriers to some financial services , causing payment issues for companies. This alliance will give them more access and availability to funds through the benefits of integrated finance.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

His expertise covers a wide range of legal, legislative and regulatory issues associated with the areas of consumer financial services. He is the CBA lead for deposits and payment issues as well as small business banking issues and manages CBA’s Deposits and Payments and Small Business Banking Committees.

Non-Bank 57

Non-Bank Small Business Regulations Innovation 57

My Payment Savvy

JUNE 16, 2025

Ensure High-Level Security and Compliance Payment data breaches destroy customer trust and can bankrupt small businesses. Strong security doesn’t just protect sensitive data – it protects your entire business. Most payment gateways promise 99.9% Never sign up without seeing a complete fee schedule.

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Payment Gateways Gateways Online and Mobile Banking PCI DSS 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2018

The tool supports businesses “who want to pay their independent contractors the same convenient way they pay their employees – via direct deposit,” the company said in a press release. These are heady times for the gig economy, independent contractors and the legal and payment issues attached to those areas.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 20, 2018

New Zealand Eyes Late Payments, Too. Separately, New Zealand has grappled with its own late payment issues. The New Zealand Herald reported that data, as estimated by Xero , shows that firms have seen seven-day payment terms stretched (quite a bit, it seems), as they are being paid 10.3 days late on average.

Payments 41

Payments Small Business Economy Risk 41

The Fintech Times

MARCH 20, 2024

Plus in the past, the BBC has reported that “10 million people would struggle to cope in a cashless society even though only 17 per cent of payments are now made with notes and coins.”

Contactless Payments 115

Contactless Payments Push-to-Card Payments Online and Mobile Banking 115

Stax

MARCH 21, 2024

Because of their many benefits, businesses have realized the need for implementing SaaS payments as well. However, small businesses must carefully choose the right payment gateway, research the solution’s integration capabilities, and ensure it supports automating billing and invoicing including recurring payments.

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Payment APIs and Integration Payment Gateways Payments Gateways 88

EBizCharge

APRIL 24, 2025

Real-time payment visibility: With real-time transaction tracking, your team can immediately see the status of payments whether pending, completed, or failed without leaving Salesforce. This visibility allows for faster follow-ups, accurate forecasting, and timely resolution of payment issues.

Payment Gateways 52

Payment Gateways Gateways Payment APIs and Integration Payments 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2017

.’s Duty to Report regulations came into effect this week, but new research from Bottomline Technologies says the current supplier payments climate continues to harm small businesses.

Rules 40

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2017

.” Last year, credit insurance company Euler Hermes rolled out a Trade Credit Insurance solution designed for small businesses as it looked to protect SMBs when they begin trading overseas. Overseas trade increases SMBs’ exposure to the risk of nonpayment or other B2B payment issues.

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Stax

APRIL 18, 2024

Merchant: The business or entity selling goods or services and accepting credit card payments. Acquiring Bank (Merchant Bank): The financial institution that establishes and maintains the merchant’s account, enabling them to accept credit card payments. Card Network (e.g.,

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards Process Online and Mobile Banking Processors 88

PYMNTS

JULY 22, 2019

In June, Visa announced a deal to buy Verifi , which offers solutions to help merchants avoid chargebacks on card payments issues, further strengthening transaction infrastructure. The company is also targeting small business owners in Canada with their new collaboration with PayPal.

Cross-Border Payments 43

Cross-Border Payments Digital Payments Cross-Border Contactless Payments 43

Stax

JULY 5, 2024

Customers need to be made fully aware of a business’ cash discounting program before they start purchasing. In-store personnel, especially those at points-of-sale, should be educated on cash discounting and surcharging, so they handle customer queries better and resolve payment issues faster. Out of this, a whopping $126.35

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Adjustments Credit Cards Debit Card Best Practices 68

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Renters are also deciding to move back home or consolidate their living situation by adding more roommates to a single unit, creating many empty spaces and changes in tenant payment behavior. According to Pay Ready CEO and Founder Lynn Musil , the current climate is not a rosy one for property managers.

Small Business 72

Small Business Payment Issues Rules On-Demand 72

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Analysts are peering into the minds of small business owners to find out how they plan to enter the new year. The outlook is positive: Researchers find strong optimism for SMEs in 2017 as they plan to grow and expect their businesses to succeed. But there are finance and payments issues that made the top 10 list, too.

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Regulations Small Business Payroll Government 43