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Embedded lending — the burgeoning category of payments in which borrowers apply directly within the merchant or provider’s platform — is finding traction with consumers. In fact, five out of six lenders provide access to embedded lending…

Small business owners are more optimistic than they’ve been throughout 2024 but they remain less optimistic than they have been historically. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.8 point to 90.5 in May, a figure that is the…

By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — “Buy now, pay later” services are a popular way that shoppers pay for goods. Because shoppers like the service, offering it can be a plus for a small business. But since the payment plan…

Nearly 20 years ago, the SEC made business development companies subject to an obscure reporting rule that pushed them out of major index funds. Reversing course would be a major boon to small businesses.

NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.8 points to 90.5 in May, beating market expectations for a flat reading of 89.7. Half of the ten subcomponents improved on the month, three deteriorated, and two remained unchanged. The improving…

U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling by more than 200 points on Tuesday.

However, inspired by India's rich culture and heritage, Bissell decided to stay. Investing Rs 95,000 from his grandmother's legacy, he established Fabindia in 1960, operating initially from two small rooms in his home.

Azets' survey also highlighted a clear correlation between business size and financial confidence, with smaller firms found to be in a weaker position than larger peers.

The most valuable solution is the one that is there when you need it. And for America’s millions of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), they mostly share one common problem: access to capital. Karen Webster sat down with Luke Voiles,…

Lawsuits challenging race-conscious programs for small businesses have had a chilling effect in one of the largest minority-majority cities.White business owner’s lawsuit against Bexar County joins effort to end affirmative action was…

Being “Googleable” is crucial for business success. Whether you’re a start-up entrepreneur or a corporate executive transitioning to small business ownership, establishing a strong online presence is essential. This guide will provide…

Scammers are reportedly using technology such as AI to up their attacks on smaller merchants. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (June 10), online businesses say they are losing customers to fraudsters who use the sellers’…

Copycats are using videos and photos to pose as real small-business owners and dupe their customers.

Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Trading in derivatives by small retail investors, particularly in futures and options (F&O) segment, has risen in India over the past years. Exchanges and the regulator have from…

Federation of Small Businesses calls for future government to put ‘more emphasis’ on improved EU relationship

The biggest concern by almost half of small business owners in todays environment is payment fraud, unauthorized transactions or fund transfers.

ANIYIKAYE ABDUL GANIYU is the Managing Director of Farmacy Farm and Agro Company. In this chat with ISAAC NGUMAH, he talks about his farm business, challenges, prospects and what the government should do to encourage farmers. Read on: Tell…

The Federation of Small Business has warned that political leaders will have to provide reassurances if they are to win the votes of millions of its members.

It was fantastic to spend the morning in Chepstow in Wales visiting local small businesses Toytastik Toys and Chepstow Books with the Labour First Minister for Wales Vaughan Gething and the excellent Labour Parliamentary Candidate for…