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Small Business Banking Has Been Disrupted (And There’s No Going Back)

Forrester eCommerce

Bankers around the world are rightly worried about the threats posed by digital disruptors getting in between them and their retail banking customers. But Forrester’s newest research reveals that executives should be just as worried — perhaps even more worried — about another market that is being upended: Small business banking.

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Meta, Amex and TikTok Offer Holiday Help to Small Businesses

Retail TouchPoints

Meta also will highlight businesses from its Meta Business Leaders Network in the new 2022 Smalliday Showcase gift guide, and provide small businesses with advice on advertising effectively with its SMB Holiday Marketing Guide. and issued by Celtic Bank, will be the first credit card Square offers to U.S.

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‘Cash or Card?’: Why More Financing Choices Drive Consumers’ Decisions on Which Retailers to Shop

Retail TouchPoints

The customer experience is paramount to the success of today’s retailers. A recent study of more than 4,700 consumers from Bread Financial indicates payment choices — including retail store credit cards, bank branded credit cards and buy now, pay later (BNPL) — at checkout have become a major factor in pleasing shoppers and closing a sale.

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Fueling Retail Expansion: Exploring Financing Options For Business Growth

RetailMinded

For retailers looking to expand their operations, securing financing is a crucial step to fuel growth. Whether opening new locations, renovating existing stores, or investing in technology and inventory, retail expansion requires significant capital investment. However, you must first understand the available options.

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During the Holidays, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Feel the Impact of Retail Crime

Retail TouchPoints

Retail crime was a hot topic throughout 2023, and it’s easy to see why. According to the National Retail Security Survey, losses attributed to retail theft rose to $112.1 Cracking down on retail crime isn’t just about stopping thieves anymore. billion in 2022, up from $93.9 It’s about keeping employees and shoppers safe.

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Four Money Management Strategies Every Small Business Retailer Needs to Know 

RetailMinded

Use these four money management strategies to nail this role! . Efficient money management is key to business success, and it’s how you stabilize your small business and make it less likely to fail. . Yes, your business can fail if you don’t learn how to efficiently manage its finances right away.

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PayPal Names Intuit Exec as New President/CEO

Retail TouchPoints

Alex Chriss Chriss will have to deal with new competitors in the payments space: in January 2023 , seven banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo, announced they were developing a digital wallet to challenge the dominance of PayPal and Apple Pay.

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