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Catering to the $300 billion SMB industry with American Express Business Blueprint

  • Catering to SMBs can be lucrative due to the size of the industry, but also challenging because traditional “one-size-fits-all” approaches don't work in this sector.
  • American Express is solidifying its presence in the space with Business Blueprint, which will help SMBs manage their cash flow through SMB-focused UX.
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