Visa Inc. announced impactful Instant Savings offers for small businesses (SMBs) across North America, comprised of industry-leading tools and resources aimed at enabling small businesses to grow and meet the expectations of their customers. Through the Visa SavingsEdge website, eligible Visa Small Business cardholders can unlock savings and discounts on business-related services and goods, including offers from Dropbox, Microsoft and Verizon.
For many North America small businesses, revenue growth has exceeded forecasts so far this year. According to a recent Visa Small Business Pulse Report, 77% of surveyed U.S. businesses now project revenue growth for 2023, up from 72%, when surveyed in January. In Canada, 67% of surveyed businesses now project revenue growth for 2023, up from 58% when surveyed during the same time period. However, maintaining a business remains expensive, especially in an ever-changing economic landscape: 72% of respondents in the U.S. and 76% in Canada say they are trying to spend less. Top concerns include:
- Inflation: 82% in the U.S. and 87% in Canada
- Economic uncertainty: 77% in the U.S. and 78% in Canada
- Interest rates: 73% in the U.S. and 77% in Canada
“We’re seeing that small business growth is on the rise, despite current macroeconomic challenges,” said Veronica Fernandez, SVP and North America Head of Visa Commercial Solutions. “We also understand that there is a continued need for new, innovative ways to enable cost savings across the small business landscape. With Visa’s innovative offers and seamless access to run-of-business applications, the value associated with a business card becomes exponentially stronger, enabling small businesses to experience significant cost savings and efficiency.”
The Instant Savings program features 40+ discounted offers that do not require enrollment and can be redeemed instantly on select merchant websites. Valuable opportunities for Instant Savings include:
- Dropbox: Cardholders can stay organized, align on business priorities and remain focused on their most important work with Dropbox. Cardholders are eligible to get 40% off Dropbox Standard or Advanced.
- Finagraph CashFlowTool: Connects to all QuickBooks versions so small businesses can instantly see future forecasts in seconds with an interactive chart, cash flow calendar, what-if scenarios and dashboard KPIs. Cardholders can currently save 70% on CashFlowTool Pro.
- Indeed: Cardholders can hire the right person faster by signing-up for an Indeed employer account to earn a $200 sponsored job credit to put towards job postings.
- Microsoft: Cardholders can enable their teams with devices that offer flexibility, power, and style. Cardholders can enjoy up to 20% savings on select Microsoft Surface for Business devices at the Microsoft Store.
- Verizon Wireless: Cardholders can get a one-time $69 bill credit with the online purchase of a new 5G Business Internet (100 Mbps) or LTE Business Internet (10 Mbps) line of service by 12/31/2023.
- Visme: Cardholders can design, store, and share beautiful, engaging content using one single design and presentation tool. Cardholders are eligible to save 25% on Visme’s Starter and Pro Annual Plans.
SOURCE: Businesswire