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Western Union Links Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs To Cross-Border Payments

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Western Union (WU) is bridging small businesses (SMBs) and entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico to cross-border payment services, the financial institution (FI) said on Monday (March 11). Business Solutions’ expansion in Puerto Rico via the TuChequera.com partnership could signal an end to any possible divestment efforts.

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Off The Continent And Into Puerto Rico For Online SMB Lending

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In a partnership formed recently with Puerto Rico’s Oriental Bank, Biz2Credit said late last month that it has begun offering its digital lending platform to the bank’s commercial clients. The two companies are coming to market with an emphasis on technology — specifically mobile — to bring SMBs to online lending.

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Spanish Food Delivery Startup Glovo Shutters In Four Markets

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The countries exited include Turkey, Egypt, Uruguay and Puerto Rico, shrinking its audience to 22 markets with a focus on South America, Southwest Europe, Eastern Europe and Africa. Last year, Turkey was touted as one of the fastest-growing markets in Glovo’s repertoire. 21) announcement.

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Can Politicians Give The Global Sharing Economy A Boost?

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Puerto Rico is still trying to recover from 2017’s Hurricane Maria, and much of that effort involves getting more tourists to visit the island. According to CaribbeanBusiness.com , Puerto Rico Gov. The sharing economy could play a role in that and other recovery work — something the government has noticed.

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Petco’s $864 Million IPO Beats Forecasts 

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Mexico and Puerto Rico, including a network of more than 100 in-store veterinary hospitals. This IPO marks Petco’s third foray into the public markets following filings in 1994 and 2000. The company will be listed as WOOF on Nasdaq. Founded in 1965, the company has stores across the U.S., billion.

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New Unemployment Claims Down 48K To 709K

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The COVID-19 vaccine is expected to have a positive effect on the labor market and other areas of the economy. 24 were in Hawaii (9.9), California (8.9), New Mexico (8.5), Nevada (8.2), the Virgin Islands (7.1), Massachusetts (7.0), Puerto Rico (6.9), Georgia (6.8), District of Columbia (6.5) and Alaska (6.1).

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Staples To Debut New Store Format With Coworking, Podcasting

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Each Staples Connect store also has printing and marketing services, TSA pre-check enrollment, technology services and professional services including tax, marketing, finance and legal. Puerto Rico and the U.S. The layout of products is centered on small business, home office and classroom solutions. Virgin Islands.