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Early Monday morning, millions of users woke up to find much of the internet down. Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s largest cloud infrastructure provider, experienced a major outage that rippled across industries, from fintech to airlines to fast food apps. The disruption, which began around 3 a.m. Eastern, affected major platforms including Facebook, Robinhood, Venmo, Reddit, Lyft, United Airlines, The New York Times, and even McDonald’s mobile app.

Small businesses have none of these advantages. They can't stockpile because they lack warehouse space and capital. They can't negotiate better terms because they lack volume. And they can't tap credit markets easily because banks demand multi-year business plans for credit approval, but trade policies change weekly. So they end up taking whatever financing they can get, even at 32% interest. Even if it means mortgaging their home. Because the alternative is shutting down.

The future of brokerage and lead generation is digital-first. Clients don’t just want access to capital — they want a smooth, modern experience. By building your own portals and apps, you elevate your business from “traditional broker” to “tech-enabled partner.” With Base44, you can build these tools yourself in days — at a fraction of the cost of custom development.

In today’s lending environment, small business owners expect speed, transparency, and a digital experience that feels like working with a top fintech. Until recently, building tools like this meant spending thousands on developers and waiting months to launch. But with Base44, an AI-powered app builder, brokers can now...

While Square has long been known for simplifying payments and embedded financial tools like loans and cash advances, this new Cornerstone Grant Program initiative shifts the focus from lending to giving. And for many early-stage or underfunded businesses, a grant, not a loan, is exactly what’s needed.

Mastercard and Fiserv’s partnership over FIUSD isn’t a speculative venture; it’s a thoughtfully designed integration positioned to redefine digital transactions. By weaving stablecoins into daily commerce, they’re signaling that digital currency isn’t the future, it’s now.

Key Findings: The overall confidence index has plummeted from 7.8 in November 2024 to 6.02 in June 2025 Only 16% of employers believe the national economy is growing, a sharp decline from last year. SMB concerns are centered on inflation (55%), economic stability (55%), and recession fears (49%).

The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a complaint in the Nevada District Court against two men for what amounts to a Ponzi scheme very similar to the MJ Capital case we covered last year in Miami Federal Court.

From the latest in communications strategy to the intersection of finance, technology, and public affairs, this video is packed with insights for anyone interested in how high-stakes messaging is crafted and delivered today. Watch now to stay ahead of the curve!

From major job cuts at the Small Business Administration to concerns over market blind spots and a major regulatory reversal on ownership...

Breaking: CFPB drops 'Zelle' case against JPMorgan, BofA, Wells Fargo

Two new business outlook reports came out this week from OnDeck in combination with Ocrolus and Bluevine who also does a report using a...

Agentic AI doesn’t just extract data—it interprets it, learns from it, and acts on it. Instead of treating a single number on a pay stub...

'significant action against Block, the operator of the popular peer-to-peer payment app Cash App, ordering the company to pay $175 million'

For the business lending industry, TikTok has become a key platform for marketing, particularly in reaching younger, tech-savvy audiences.

The Biz2Credit Small Business Earnings Report highlights significant challenges for small businesses, but it also offers a roadmap for...