PayPal makes it easier for small businesses to grow and succeed

November 19, 2012 by  

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Every company has a beginning. It starts with an innovative idea, conceived by individuals who believe in it, and who go on to make it a reality.

People lament about how it isn’t easy to establish a business. And they’re right. But those who have stayed the course through sheer determination and hard work have reaped the rewards of success and satisfaction. Of course, a little help along the way never hurt.

And for some, that help has been PayPal. As an online payment solution, PayPal is the faster, safer way to pay and get paid. PayPal has over 14 years of fraud prevention and risk management experience to keep both buyers and sellers safe online, and has over 117 million active users in 190 markets. It is a one-stop solution for small businesses that accept credit card and PayPal payments in just a few clicks, without sharing financial information. Read more

A guide to PayPal alternatives in Asia

January 28, 2012 by  

Globally, PayPal is the dominant online payment solution. Often, you aren’t an online merchant if you don’t have an option for users to pay for your goods via PayPal.

But in Asia, PayPal’s not the only kid in the online payment neighborhood. In fact, over the years, numerous alternatives have sprung up in the region, sometimes even beating the payment giant in market share in their respective countries. Some countries don’t even offer PayPal.

In emerging markets, ubiquitous Internet services are not always readily available, which means over-the-counter payment remains popular in those places.

So, if you’re an entrepreneur keen on regional or global expansion, understanding the market and the key players is an important first step. To help you, we’ve compiled this constantly-updated list to keep you abreast of the latest developments in Asia. Read more