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Workplace Insight | February 25, 2020

With less than a month to go before the government sets out its economic predictions in its first spring budget, new research points to a 30 percent increase in people planning to start a business or register as self-employed this year. With 1.4 million new limited company or self-employed registrations in 2019, 2020 could see that rise to as many as 1.8 million new registrations, Intuit QuickBooks, which commissioned the research, claims. The survey of 2,500 people also identified various indic...

PYMNTS | March 05, 2020

It’s no coincidence that investors placed record-high levels of funding in InsurTech startups last year. Policyholders want to be able to shop for insurance products the same way they shop for goods: online. The drive for the digital-first experience isn’t unique to consumers, either, as increasingly, small business owners seek out an online insurance shopping experience that mirrors that of their personal lives. But the migration of the insurance origination, underwriting and sales ...

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Nav Inc. | February 10, 2022

Nav Technologies, Inc. announced an extension of its partnership with Enova SMB, which comprises OnDeck and Headway Capital, two small business financing brands from Enova International. Nav Technologies, Inc is a simple and intelligent finance platform that simplifies the process of comparing financing choices for small businesses. The partnership enables Nav to be the first two-sided, open marketplace to significantly simplify capital access by allowing eligible consumers access to fast lines ...

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Finastra | April 13, 2022

Finastra today announced a Banking as a Service (BaaS) collaboration with Microsoft to bring new lending options to thousands of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) – a sector severely underserved when it comes to accessing finance. SMEs using Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be able to access and unlock vital financing offers without leaving their business management platform. This move will enable SME owners to access relevant and valuable business financing in a seamless...