Newtek Business Services, Inc.has announced the findings of its SB Authority Market Sentiment Survey, a monthly window into the concerns of independent business owners. Based on a poll of over 1,000 respondents, the key finding from the October survey is 82% of business owners do not currently have a POS terminal or method of taking credit and debit cards ready to accept near field communication (NFC) contactless payments, such as Apple Pay. Additionally, 93% of business owners are not planning on upgrading their existing terminals to be able to accept contactless NFC payment options. Read more...

TechInsurance, has announced the publication of The Small-Business Owner's Guide to Identity Theft Prevention and Data Security, an eBook that offers small-business data security tips. Read more...

Intrakr (intrakr.com), a web-based inventory management solution, today announced its availability to Square sellers. More merchants now have an indispensable tool at their fingertips, with the ability to keep track of their products in a convenient, accurate, and affordable way. Read more...