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FinTech Innovation Eases B2C Sellers’ Entrance Into The B2B World

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When Home Depot announced last month its plans to acquire HD Supply Holdings , it wasn’t just a sign of expansion for the home improvement retailer. The takeover signaled an evolution of the company's business model from a traditionally business-to-consumer (B2C) seller, to one that includes business-to-business (B2B) operations.

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5G & The Future Of Connectivity: 20 Industries The Tech Could Transform

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From enabling remote robotic surgery and widespread adoption of autonomous cars to improving crop and livestock management, 5G is poised to disrupt a plethora of the world’s biggest industries. With more connected smart grids, energy management will become more efficient, reducing electricity peaks and energy costs overall.

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FinServ Starts To Draw The Line Between Freelancer And Small Business

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Increasingly, growing demand for improved digital services, and the emergence of FinTechs targeting small businesses, has encouraged traditional banks to develop tools specific to their SMB customer base, which was once too big for retail products and too small for enterprise services. The gig economy continues to expand in the U.S.