November 2, 2018 @ 10:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online lending platform Funding Circle announced earlier this week it has formed a partnership with Just A Card, a grassroots campaign run by artists, makers, and small business owners, to help independent retailers increase sales during the upcoming Christmas season.  Funding Circle reported that in the run-up… Read More

December 1, 2017 @ 9:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

GoFundMe announced this week it is introducing a 0% platform fee, starting with new personal fundraising campaigns based in the U.S. during the holiday season. The funding portal stated that it will do what works best for its giving community to provide the best experience,… Read More

November 12, 2015 @ 12:43 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With the holiday shopping season upon us, small business owners overwhelmingly express optimism that sales will meet or surpass 2014, according to a survey of small business retailers released today. Although larger retailers routinely offer Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials, small businesses continue to… Read More