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The Biden-Harris Administration is providing $50 million in funding to small businesses "owned by individuals from traditionally underserved communities."

Biden Administration Awards $50M in Funding to ‘Underserved’ Small Businesses

The Biden-Harris Administration has revealed its latest measures to support small businesses, including $50 million in funding that will support more than 10,000 small businesses “owned…
Data from Adobe Analytics and Salesforce reveal a strong start for the 2023 holiday season.

Discounts Drive Record-Breaking Black Friday, Cyber Weekend Spending

This article was previously published on Retail TouchPoints, a digital media brand covering the retail industry. As Cyber Monday sales continue to roll in, Cyber Week…
Amazon has established partnerships with Meta and Snap to allow consumers to easily purchase items they see on social via their Amazon accounts.

Amazon Partnership with Meta, Snap Unlocks Social Commerce for SMBs

As part of a new partnership, Meta and Amazon have launched a new closed-loop social commerce experience that allows Facebook and Instagram users to link their social media accounts to…
For small businesses struggling to navigate the global economic climate, threats of bank failures could further endanger their ability to operate.

As Prospects of Future Bank Failures Loom, Retailers Need a Plan to Ensure Payments Continuity

When Moody’s downgraded the credit ratings of 10 small and midsized banks in July 2023 and warned of similar downgrades for larger financial institutions, alarm bells…
American Express has unveiled "Door to Shop Small," an augmented reality experience designed to inspire consumers to shop local businesses on Small Business Saturday.

AmEx Unveils ‘Door to Shop Small’ Campaign for 2023 Holiday Season

The 2023 American Express Shop Small Impact Study reveals that most consumers (78%) believe that small businesses are “essential to their community.” However, given the current…
Amazon Business has added a pay-over-time option for B2B customers via an expansion of its partnership with BNPL company Affirm.

Small Businesses Now Have BNPL Perks on Amazon

Amazon Business has added a pay-over-time option for B2B customers via an expansion of its partnership with BNPL company Affirm. Amazon Business will make the option…
Small business owners have various funding options available, but they need to find the best option for their needs. This article offers pointed guidance.

Funding Options for Small Business: What You Need to Know

Small business owners and entrepreneurs never lack good ideas, but they may lack the cash to get those ideas off the ground. Thankfully, there are a…
Research from Accenture indicates that even small brands have a unique opportunity to expand globally in eight emerging markets.

Embracing New Online Expansion Opportunities

There are eight rapidly growing countries that are not on the radar of larger retailers, which is creating more opportunities for small businesses to expand. According…