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Canyongate Financial has launched a new AI-powered digital marketplace designed to transform the deal origination process.

CanyonConnect Uses AI to Give SMBs Faster Access to Capital

Canyongate Financial, a finance broker focused on giving small businesses access to equipment finance and working capital, has launched a new digital marketplace designed to transform…
Despite threat of a ban, TikTok has unveiled new commerce features to empower businesses of all sizes.

TikTok Continues Commerce Push with New Features

TikTok owner ByteDance is feeling the heat to sell its ownership of the app. The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved a bill that is forcing…
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair Lina Khan shared an inside look into her priorities for friendly competition, especially for small businesses.

How the FTC Plans to Tackle ‘Gatekeeper Markets’

A 2016 research study from Pew Research found that 65% of Americans felt the U.S. economic system “unfairly favors powerful interests.” A few years later, key…
Small retailers can implement digital signage in stores to communicate brand stories, customer feedback and timely calls to action to shoppers.

Signs of the Times: The Advantages of Digital Signage for Small Retailers

Today’s retail environment has evolved at a rapid clip over the past few years, with consumer trends and preferences changing as technology intertwines with the shopping…
SpotOn Marketing Assist can help restaurant operators create campaigns more effectively for email and social channels.

SpotOn Streamlines Marketing for Local Restaurants

Most restaurant operators say they struggle to attract new customers (79%) and bring back repeat customers (56%), according to the National Restaurant Association. To help restaurants…
If small businesses want to maximize profits and reduce operational costs, they should think critically about their payment experience.

4 Payment Trends that will Impact Small Businesses in 2024

In today’s business landscape, every decision can have a ripple effect on overall success. For example, small business owners face the daily challenge of trying to…
DIY and crafting retailer Michaels has unveiled its new "Respect the Makers" brand campaign, which was designed to spotlight independent "makers."

Michaels Goes Big on its ‘Makers’ Strategy

DIY and crafting retailer Michaels has unveiled its new “Respect the Handmade” brand campaign, which puts independent “makers” in the spotlight. At the center of the campaign…
This cohort is growing fast...and their spending power is significant. Experts spotlight three key things business owners should know about Gen Alpha.

3 Things to Know About Gen Alpha

Born between 2010 and 2024, Gen Alpha is forecasted to become the largest generation in history, reaching more than 2 billion people by 2025, according to predictions from…