Forward Financing Expands Credit Facility to $450 Million to Support Small Business Growth

Forward Financing, a national provider of revenue-based financing for small businesses, announced today the expansion of its credit facility from $250 million to $450 million. This significant increase will enable the Boston-based fintech company to continue its mission of...

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Spectrum Reach Expands Advertising Access for Small Local Businesses Through Collaboration with Amazon Ads

Spectrum Reach, the advertising sales arm of Charter Communications, Inc., announced a new multi-year collaboration with Amazon Ads. This partnership designates Spectrum Reach as a Local Reseller for Amazon Ads, giving small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) access to broader advertising...

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California Restaurant Owner Convicted of Tax and COVID-19 Fraud Schemes

A federal jury in San Diego has convicted Leronce Suel, a California restaurant owner, of multiple charges, including wire fraud, conspiracy, and tax crimes, for his role in schemes to defraud COVID-19 relief programs and file false tax returns. According...

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Amazon Expands Buy with Prime and Multi-Channel Fulfillment with New Capabilities and More Brands

Amazon today announced new enhancements to its direct-to-customer offerings, Buy with Prime and Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment (MCF), during its Accelerate seller conference. These enhancements are designed to help merchants grow their businesses on their own websites and other sales channels beyond...

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Amazon Announces Return of Prime Big Deal Days on October 8-9

Amazon has announced the return of Prime Big Deal Days, set for October 8-9, offering Prime members exclusive access to millions of early holiday deals. Starting at 12:01 a.m. PDT on October 8, Prime members can shop a wide variety...

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Gateway Funnel Pros Launches Shopify Payment Processing Solution for High-Risk Merchants

Gateway Funnel Pros, a leader in providing alternative payment gateway solutions for entrepreneurs selling high-risk, regulated, or restricted products, has announced the launch of a new e-commerce payment processing program specifically designed for Shopify merchants. The program focuses on...

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Navigating the Digital Landscape: The Importance of Digital Literacy in Education

In a recent episode of The Small Business Radio, I talk with Lisa O’Masta, CEO of Learning.com, about the critical intersection of social media, educational technology, and digital literacy. We discuss the pressing need for comprehensive digital literacy education...

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Santander Consumer Expands Small Business Vehicle Financing Nationwide

Santander Consumer has announced a significant expansion of its small business vehicle financing program, making it available to all automotive dealers on its platform. This move positions Santander as one of the few major lenders offering small business vehicle financing...

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Microsoft Unveils New Copilot Enhancements to Help Small Businesses

Microsoft today announced new updates to its Copilot AI assistant, specifically aimed at helping small businesses streamline operations and innovate. With these latest enhancements, Microsoft is positioning Copilot as a crucial tool for small businesses, helping them manage everything...

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Retailers Increase Focus on AI, Social Media, and Discounts as Gen Z Plans to Spend More This Holiday Season

Fiverr has released new research showing that retailers are intensifying their focus on AI, social media, and discounts as they gear up for the 2024 holiday season. The study, conducted in partnership with Censuswide, surveyed over 2,500 consumers and...

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