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AstroPay | January 18, 2022

AstroPay, the global leader in online payment solutions, today announced the launch of a new capability - Payment Links - for small and medium sized-enterprises (SMEs) in Brazil, enabling business owners to collect online and remote payments by simply sharing the link with their customer, and get paid instantly in an easy and secure way. Brazil's 18.2 million micro and small companies account for 99% of businesses in the country and were responsible for 70% of employment creat...

Business Strategy

Umpqua Bank | February 03, 2022

Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation, today announced a new program that expands access to capital, resources, and expertise for minority and women entrepreneurs. Umpqua Bank's Small Business Empowerment Program builds on existing private and public partnerships, including strategic initiatives with numerous business-focused nonprofits and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), to advance economic equality and opportunity for entrepreneurs in historically u...

GlobeNewswire | September 01, 2020

NetBlaze, a Chicago-based digital marketing solutions company for small businesses nationwide, today announced the launch of NetBlaze Pro, featuring new service offerings that streamline and drive a targeted digital marketing strategy. With NetBlaze Pro, customers now have access to additional SEO services, website development and hosting to help boost a business’ online presence. After a successful launch of the NetBlaze app, we recognized that we had the opportunity to provide even more ...

Management

PrestigePEO | January 09, 2023

PrestigePEO, the leading professional employer organization (PEOs), announced the acquisition of Advantage Personnel Resources, LLC (APR). APR, a PEO serving small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) throughout Florida and Georgia, offers various human resources services, payroll administration, employee benefits, and workers' compensation around the clock. With more than 20 years of history, Gainesville, Fla.-based APR employs a team of seasoned experts with extensive HR and b...