The business accomplishments of DACA recipients are overlooked. This is both a mistake and a missed opportunity. After all, DACA recipients offer compelling evidence that the American Dream is alive and well in 2024. More importantly, DACA entrepreneurs are proof that when immigrants are given the chance to succeed in...
Avoiding Business Grant Scams: Best Practices for SMBs
Finding funds to kickstart or grow your small business can definitely be challenging. That said, there are some fantastic options out there. Just look at business grants, which provide access to funds with little or no repayment required. The problem? Unfortunately, there are many scammers looking to exploit small business...
The Rise of Minority-Owned SMBs: What the Data Says
It’s an indisputable fact that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are vital to the U.S. economy. Making up 99.9% of all businesses in the country, SMBs are the driving force behind innovation and job creation—across all communities. And guess what? A big portion of this entrepreneurial spirit comes from minorities....
Starting a Business With Limited Credit History
Starting a business in the U.S. can be exciting, but it also comes with its challenges—especially when it comes to navigating the credit system. For many immigrants, this system can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming. Yet, understanding credit is crucial for accessing the capital you need to grow your business. Since...
Multicultural Marketing: How to Appeal to a Diverse Audience
As an immigrant living in the United States, you undoubtedly have a unique perspective on what it’s like to come from a different culture. And because you can understand the nuances and traditions that shape people's experiences, this can be a huge advantage if you own your own business. With...
Cross Border Payments and the Gig Economy
In the 21st century, work has been reimagined. There are several telltale signs of this evolution. Swathes of office space remain uninhabited. Remote work has become a cultural mainstay. Even the 9-to-5 workweek is being reconsidered. Despite these changes, there’s an even bigger bellwether of change: the gig economy. What...
Cross-Border Payments and Global E-Commerce
Meet EcoBean, a growing e-commerce company based in the United States, which sells sustainable coffee products to consumers. Having recently acquired new suppliers in Colombia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, EcoBean is on a mission to expand its reach even further. They’re looking to hire local sales representatives in each of those...
Choosing the Right Cross-Border Payments Provider for Your Business
Paying and receiving payments are essential for any business to operate—no surprise in that. Whether you’re compensating suppliers, sourcing products, paying employees, or receiving payments from customers halfway around the world, your payment systems must be quick, safe, and efficient. Cross-border payments might sound like something only big multinational corporations...
International Business Payments: Streamlining Global Transactions
In today's interconnected world, businesses are no longer confined by geographical boundaries. As companies expand their operations globally, the need for efficient and secure international business payments has become paramount. The rise of online payment platforms has revolutionized the way cross-border transactions are conducted, offering seamless B2B payments solutions to...
Tips for Efficient International Business Payments
Globalization changed commerce forever. Companies of all sizes can now buy and sell anywhere in the world. In a very real sense, a significant number of businesses are global. And yet, while the capability for global payments exists, inefficiencies remain ubiquitous. Too many businesses simply lack the infrastructure needed to...