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Stripe Parafin acquisition expands embedded

Stripe plans to acquire Parafin to scale embedded credit products for small businesses across its network of over 18,000 platforms, aiming to close the

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Lowe's launches drone delivery pilot in North Carolina

Lowe's is testing drone delivery with DoorDash and Wing in Matthews, North Carolina, offering 20-minute drops of tools and home improvement items to assess

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OpenAI hires Patreon executives to build

OpenAI has hired three key executives from Patreon, including co-founder Sam Yam, to lead a new Creator Product division focused on subscription-based

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Tech Teams Gain Sway Over AP Buying Decisions

A PYMNTS study finds integration with existing systems has surpassed pricing as the top factor for SMBs evaluating accounts payable technology, giving

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Affirm Launches New Underwriting Model for U.S. Shoppers

Affirm has activated a new underwriting model at U.S. checkouts designed to better assess borrower risk by analyzing the sequence of credit events over

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Chewy Expects $50 Million AI Savings by 2027

Chewy CEO Sumit Singh says AI tools are projected to cut costs by $50 million in fiscal 2027, with savings coming from customer service, pharmacy

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PDF Invoices Become the Next Legacy Format for Small

A PYMNTS report argues that PDF invoices, while digitizing delivery, fail to provide machine-readable data, creating a costly automation bottleneck for

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Former Wall Street Trader's WashWise Spray Hits $10,000

Maria Cabral Menezes, 27, left finance jobs at JPMorgan and Citadel to launch WashWise, a 'dry shampoo for clothes.' Her Reset Spray product generated

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LA County Launches $3,000 Grants for Fire, Oil Spill Impact

Los Angeles County is offering grants up to $3,000 to small businesses impacted by the Lineage Fire and East Los Angeles Oil Spill.

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David's Bridal Launches Pearl Connect for Wedding Vendors

David's Bridal has launched Pearl Connect, an AI-powered SaaS platform designed to help small wedding vendors manage leads and customer communications.

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Trace Finance CEO: Banks Key to Stablecoin Scale

Trace Finance CEO Bernardo Brites argues that while stablecoins can speed up cross-border payments, banks remain essential for handling fiat currency

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CFOs Redesign Treasury for 24/7 Money Movement

Banks are enabling continuous cross-border and cryptocurrency payments, forcing corporate treasury teams to overhaul liquidity management and payment

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Free Cybersecurity Clinic for Hawaii Small Businesses

The University of Hawaii launches a free online cybersecurity clinic series for small businesses, funded by a $1 million Google grant, with the first

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Banks Shift BaaS Focus to Deposits and Fees

Major U.S. Banks are adopting divergent strategies for Banking-as-a-Service, with some prioritizing deposit growth and others fee income, as revealed in

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County Approves $300,000 Grant for East County Small

San Diego County supervisors have approved a $300,000 grant to seed a revolving loan fund for East County small businesses, which can access loans from

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$2.5 Trillion Trade Finance Gap Targeted by AI FinTechs

FinTech startups are deploying AI to make small trade loans viable, targeting a global financing gap for exporters that stood at $2.5 trillion in 2025.

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Supply Chain Compliance Now a CFO Priority

New tariffs are forcing businesses to treat procurement as a core operating process. Companies that can quickly produce detailed supply chain evidence gain a competitive edge in compliance and risk management.

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FIS and Ericsson Partner on Digital Wallet

FIS and Ericsson announced a partnership on September 1 to integrate FIS payments with the Ericsson Fintech Platform, aiming to help clients deploy digital wallet services faster.

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TD Bank Tests Tokenized Payments

TD Bank announced a successful test of tokenized cross-border payments between its entities using the BIS's Project Agorá platform, settling transactions.

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Canadian Small Businesses Face 50% U.S. Tariffs

New U.S. Tariffs of 50% on $20 billion of Canadian goods are set to disproportionately impact small and medium-sized exporters, with some fearing closure.

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Realty ONE Group: $15k Franchise Option

Realty ONE Group offers a low-cost real estate franchise with a minimum cash investment of $15,000, while other options such as Truly Nolen of America and Restoration 1 vary in cost and services. SmallBizTrends details fees, royalties, training, and brand support for each franchise.

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Why Cash Flow Trumps EBITDA in Business Valuations

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Enel São Paulo Defends Against Contract Cancellation

Enel São Paulo defends against contract cancellation, citing improvements in service quality and investments

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Lulinha's Partnership with Lobbyist Exposed

Mensagens obtained by the Polícia Federal reveal a partnership between Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, son of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and lobbyist Roberta Luchsinger, who was involved in negotiations to secure contracts with the federal government.

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Bank Strike: Understanding the Impact on Small Business Owners

A national 24-hour bank strike has raised concerns for small business owners who need to pay bills, withdraw cash, or conduct other banking operations. The strike is a result of a deadlock in negotiations between bank workers and the National Federation of Banks (Fenaban).

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Choosing the Right Tax Regime for Your Small Business

Selecting the ideal tax regime is crucial for small businesses in Brazil, as it affects the company's cash flow, product pricing, and competitiveness. This article guides small business owners through the process of choosing the right tax regime, considering factors such as annual revenue, business activity, profit margin, and payroll expenses.

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Calculating the Termination of Intermitent Work Contracts in Brazil

Brazil's intermittent work contract system has specific rules for termination and calculating the final settlement.

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Can Employers Legally Search Employees' Bags? Understanding Workplace Inspections Under Brazilian Labor Law

This article explores the legal boundaries of workplace bag searches in Brazil, balancing employers' rights to protect assets with employees' privacy and dignity. It outlines key legal provisions, employer obligations, and alternative inspection methods to avoid labor disputes.