Merchant Cash Advance Blog

A new report says cost and convenience influence their decision. PYMNTS surveyed 2,168 U.S. consumers for its new report, Connected Dining: Rising Costs Push Consumers Toward Pickup. The payments industry-focused media company asked respondents about their restaurant dining habits, whether rising costs have changed how frequently they ordered out, and whether they preferred pickup over delivery.

As a small business owner, taking the time to refresh your operations and strategies can be beneficial for many reasons. Refreshing allows you to re-evaluate how well your current practices are working, identify areas that could use improvement, and make adjustments as necessary. Doing so regularly will help ensure that your small business is always running optimally and efficiently.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) released its third annual State of Retail & the Consumer forecast, anticipating that retail sales will grow between 4% and 6% in 2023. In total, NRF projects that retail sales will reach between $5.13 trillion and $5.23 trillion this year.  

Easter, Passover, and Good Friday are all important holidays that serve as powerful reminders of faith, hope, and love. By taking time to reflect on these occasions throughout the year, we can be reminded of our shared source of strength amidst life's trials and tribulations.

As a small business owner, you know how important maintaining a steady cash flow is. With the high cost of doing business in today's economy, many small businesses need help keeping a healthy cash flow.