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Business Wire | August 12, 2020

The SMBX is ushering in the next wave of financial technology,” Bhavish Balhotra, CTO of SMBX. Jackie Chan, COO, added, “We're lowering the barriers to complex financial tools. Let’s use these innovations to empower communities to thrive. We are especially excited to open new pathways to capital for small business owners affected by COVID-19 and give everyday people the ability to invest in the small businesses in their community. The funding will support SMBX’s growt...

Dallas Hotelier | April 24, 2020

Three publicly traded companies overseen by Dallas hotelier Monty Bennett have borrowed $58.7 million under a program aimed at helping small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic, and that may be just a start. "The Company anticipates receiving additional PPP Loans," asset and hotel management company Ashford Inc. said on Wednesday as it reported the receipt of $12.8 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans for six of its subsidiaries. Two real estate investment...

SMALL BUSINESS ADVICE, BUSINESS STRATEGY

Sendle | September 17, 2022

Sendle has arrived in Canada to bring more choice and competition to the Canadian shipping industry so that small businesses can compete with big eCommerce companies. Sendle’s debut in Canada is timely, following on the heels of yet another Canada Post parcel delivery price increase.Sendle is Canada’s first 100% carbon-neutral, national shipping carrier and a Certified B Corporation. The company is making parcel delivery more affordable for Canadian small businesses – and ultim...

PNC | September 28, 2020

Amid this year's historic coronavirus pandemic, businesses are adapting by making major changes to their operations including increased use of technology, according to the latest PNC semi-annual survey of small and mid-size business owners and executives, which concluded Sept. 8. Eight in 10 (79%) reported that they have made adaptations to their business in response to COVID-19, including safety changes (69%) in the form of new policies and procedures (62%) or physical modifications ...