A nationwide bank recently highlighted the results of a survey that found small business owners are having a tough year. On Sept. 16, KeyBank published its 2025 Small Business Survey that found 23% of ...

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AI adoption is underway. Advances in automation are lowering the cost of serving small businesses. Financial services are becoming embedded in everyday workflows. Data infrastructure is improving.

Bad-credit business loans allow you to get funding with a lower credit score, but be prepared to pay higher costs ...

Messy financial systems in a business can lead to late payments, missed opportunities and unnecessary stress. For business owners, staying on top of things requires a clear structure, a smart ...

The sooner you can start your small business financial planning for next year, the better. To get a jump on your to-do list for 2025, NEXT has compiled a list of tasks to help you and your business ...

Business line of credit lenders offer an ongoing source of funding without the need to reapply for funds, but costs can be ...

What Open Finance Is & How It’s Reshaping Small Business Growth Your email has been sent Embrace open finance to unlock growth opportunities for your business. Open finance is a system that connects ...