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Small-Business Confidence and Job Openings Decline Slightly - Robert Hughes (09/11/2019) - WallStreetWindow.com

The small-business-optimism index from the National Federation of Independent Business fell slightly to 103.1 in August, down 1.6 points from 104.7 in July and 5.7 points below the all-time high of 108.8 in August 2018. The latest result extends a run of 33 consecutive months above 100, a very high figure by historical comparison. Of…

American consumers are worrying more about Amazon's power, a new CNBC survey finds

There's been a steady slide toward pessimism among the American public when the topic is Amazon. Whether influenced by politics or not, the changing attitudes may reflect a changing understanding of their role as consumers.

Get Customers in Your Local Business with 3 Essential Online Experiences

Does your local business have an online strategy? Here are 3 digital experiences your local business needs to grow by reaching more customers in your area.

Keeping shoppers local: Woodland Park businesses are thinking outside the Amazon box

"We have loyal customers, but in the bigger picture those customers are not just buying, they’re investing in their own community. And we all benefit from it — that’s sustainable."

Fanbank Survey Reveals 73 Percent of Small Businesses are Likely to Expand in the Next 1-2 Years

Main Street optimistic about growth; sees access to technology that will help them “work smarter not harder” as a key requirement. Majority of those who don’t plan to expand cite a desire to preserve their current lifestyle as the main reason

FanBank Shop Local Program Launches in Memphis

Flashback: News about the Fanbank business in Memphis.
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Sam Abrahamson answered: 9/10/2019 9:28:04 AM

I run a floral shop. Is Fanbank an option for me?

Thanks for your inquiry. If you have an independent business with a physical store location (or a service truck) based in the US, then YES, Fanbank can help you.

Our members include a wide range of small businesses -- from hair salons, apparel stores, restaurants to home & ga...

Scott Geye answered: 8/21/2019 8:06:47 PM

What is the technology behind Fanbank and what is card-linking?

Fanbank has taken technology typically reserved for big box stores and enterprise businesses and developed a platform with the same level of performance/sophistication, catering it specifically toward small business owners. Fanbank levels the playing field by giving them access t...

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