ZenPayroll is now Gusto as startup expands into benefitsGusto will immediately offer workers' compensation product nationally, but initially will only offer health benefits services in California.September 17, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Amazon names Shopify its preferred Webstore alternativeBoth companies are also working on a new sales channel, which will allow Shopify merchants to list products simultaneously on Shopify and through Selling on Amazon.September 17, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Facebook, Shopify tighten e-commerce ties with merchant page Shop sectionThe feature is part of Facebook's effort to merge together social and mobile commerce, and ultimately make mobile commerce function better on the social network than it does on the web.September 16, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Visa will test biometric EMV specification in South AfricaThe new payments specification uses biometrics, such as palm, voice, iris or facial scans, to verify chip card transactions.September 15, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in Security
Intuit releases Workforce to bolster portfolio of on-demand economy productsIntuit Workforce complements Quickbooks Self-Employed, the company's toolset that helps contract workers manage their finances and taxes.September 15, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Angie's List taps Best Buy retail exec for CEOScott Durchslag led marketing and global e-commerce efforts for Best Buy, but now at Angie's List he'll battle a familiar foe: Amazon.September 8, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Six mPOS readers to get your small business EMV readyHere are six mobile POS options to consider when upgrading your small business payment hardware.September 4, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
PayPal rolls out PayPal.me for streamlined P2P money transfersPayPal.me is a mobile-optimized peer-to-peer payments platform that PayPal says will reduce the friction and awkwardness of asking for a pay back.September 1, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Square rolls out Appointments app to streamline bookings for SMBsThe app is available for iOS and does not require users to process payments with Square.August 27, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Intuit releases QuickBooks app for WindowsThe free tool allows users to access their QuickBooks Online account via an app on their Windows desktop, rather than having to go through an app within a web browser.August 27, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
PayPal expands One Touch checkout service as competition mountsOne Touch allows shoppers to store account information in order to complete subsequent purchases with just a single click. Visa and others are also ramping up similar services.August 26, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
PayPal's Modest purchase is a bet on the buy buttonWith its first acquisition since splitting from eBay, PayPal is now honing its focus on a rising star in the digital commerce ecosystem.August 20, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Square Cash payments can now be sent on an Apple WatchWith the Apple Watch iteration of Square Cash, the whole payment process appears to have been pared down and streamlined for the wearable device.August 18, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
Freshdesk buys live video chat platform 1CLICK to bolster co-browsing servicesFreshdesk said 1CLICK's co-browsing feature will add greater context during the problem resolution process and ultimately reduce the time agents spend on each help-desk ticket.August 18, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB
GoDaddy Q2 a mixed bag as losses widenOverall, the report shows that the company is expanding its customer base and earning more money per user, but the company's net losses continue to widen.August 5, 2015 by Natalie Gagliordi in SMB