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The Acela Primary Underway In States Where Businesses Are Struggling

PYMNTS

Through the PYMNTS/CAN Capital Store Front Business Index , we’ve been tracking the data on business health and growth in each state and then stacking those results against the regional and national picture. Well… Connecticut. at large or the region. at large or the region. Why so serious?

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Zooming In On SMEs’ Financial Weak Spots

PYMNTS

Whatever the outcome, with strong fundamentals and capital availability, small businesses are in a good position to respond.” The report concluded this was a positive sign that SMEs have access to plenty of working capital should they need it. SMEs are in for a fight to prove their resiliency through Q4.

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11 New Restaurant Concepts Reimagining Fast Food & Casual Dining

CB Insights

In 2017, the National Restaurant Association reported annual sales of $799B — close to 48% of the total amount that Americans spent on food. But with commercial rents continuing to rise in most urban areas, it’s been a challenge both for small businesses and national retailers to find affordable space. Today, just 2,877 remain.