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U.S. Bank’s Shruti Patel on the future of SMBs and how the bank is positioning itself to align with their needs

  • U.S. Bank's Shruti Patel explains how the firm is adapting its approach to serve the evolving needs of SMBs in the coming months.
  • "I am really excited about several product launches we have planned for this year... they will bring to life our strategy to deliver a fully integrated suite of banking + payments + software solutions for our clients.”
Sara Khairi | April 24, 2024
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U.S. Bank’s Shruti Patel on the future of SMBs and how the bank is positioning itself to align with their needs

At the outset of 2024, small business owners expressed optimism regarding their operations and the broader economy.

As we reach the end of the first quarter, Shruti Patel, Chief Product Officer for the Business Banking Segment at U.S. Bank, shares her insights on the anticipated developments and trends that will influence the small and medium-sized businesses [SMBs] landscape throughout 2024.

Patel also explains how U.S. Bank is adapting its approach to serve the evolving needs of SMBs in the coming months.

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