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PayPal SMB Mentors Share their Best Advice

In honor of Small Business Month, we’ve compiled some of the best advice from three of our PayPal employee mentors and some of the business trends that have caught their attention.

May 18, 2022
- Performance
- Strategic Partnerships
Small Business Digital Alliance Celebrates Entrepreneurship and Innovation

In Small Business Month kickoff event, small business, government, and PayPal leaders discuss public-private partnerships and helping those underserved by financial services.

May 17, 2022
- People
These Products Can Help You Sleep Better – And Run a More Successful Business

Sleep and relaxation are essential to running a successful business. Check out these products and how they can help you recharge.

May 9, 2022
- PayPal
The Changemakers of Tomorrow Series: Every Shoe Tells a Unique Story

With PayPal's help, Anothersole has quickly become the favorite shoe retailer for many Singaporeans.

May 8, 2022
- Product
Self-Care and Giving Back are Important Ingredients for this Clean Skincare Brand

Kiramoon founder Lindsey Martin shares her tips on how to leverage social media to engage with customers, how she is managing through the supply chain issues, and how she is giving back.
PayPal Product

May 4, 2022
- Product
The Changemakers of Tomorrow Series: Championing a Community of Good Dog People

Good Dog People sources sustainably made pet supplies for Singaporeans and is building a community of passionate pet owners.

Apr 24, 2022
- Performance
How a Sustainable Apparel Brand is on a Mission to Clean Up Our Oceans

United by Blue is a Philadelphia-based B Corp apparel brand that prioritizes sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing to lead the charge toward better business practices.
PayPal Product Social Impact

Apr 22, 2022
Celebrating Women in Tech at PayPal

Celebrate and read stories about women breaking barriers and working in tech at PayPal.

Apr 22, 2022
- Performance
- Social Impact
11 Ways You and Your Business Can Help Tackle Climate Change

Learn how you can help tackle climate change by reducing your carbon footprint, supporting impacted communities, and using your voice and vote.
Social Impact

Apr 20, 2022
- Performance
- Social Impact
Investing in Our Planet and Taking Equitable Climate Action

This Earth Day we are sharing how PayPal continues to invest in the future of possibility as environmental sustainability and climate action are critical to PayPal’s mission of enabling all people to participate fully in the global economy.

Apr 19, 2022
- PayPal
The Changemakers of Tomorrow Series: Revolutionizing ‘Beauty Sleep’

SOVA Silk is a Changemaker with a mission to revolutionize beauty sleep, with high-quality Mulberry silk pillowcases that are ethically and sustainably farmed.
Product People Innovation

Apr 3, 2022
- People
The Art of Relaxation: 8 Entrepreneurs Share Their Secrets for Satisfying Sleep

A good night’s sleep has long been linked to good mental health but experts agree: Rest and relaxation throughout the day is also vital.
People Innovation

Mar 31, 2022
MOYO by Bibi: How the ‘Heart’ of One Business Owner Empowers Women Through Wearable Art

Designer Bibi Ahmed shares how her Kenyan culture and upbringing influence her stunning accessories.

Culture Technology

Mar 24, 2022
- People
- Volunteerism
Writing Her Story: How Freelance Writer Yanique Taylor Was Empowered to Take Her Business Full-Time

PayPal Legal VP Ben Adams partners with Yanique through the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women's "Mentoring Women in Business" program.
People Volunteerism

Mar 17, 2022
- People
- Culture
How 5 Entrepreneurs Are Convincing a Sleepless Culture to Sleep More

If you’re choosing to stay up late into the night to answer a few more emails or finish a report; think again. You might be doing yourself and your business more harm than good.
People Culture

Mar 14, 2022
Changemakers of Tomorrow Series: Inspiring Change in the Business of Fine Foods

Sasha’s Fine Foods is raising the bar for the food industry by connecting conscious consumers to sustainable foods.
PayPal Culture

Mar 13, 2022
- Product
- PayPal
How Online Startup Factora is Changing the Financial Future for Women

As Allegra Moet Brantly, Founder and CEO of Factora, puts it, “the ratios are not in women’s favor.” That’s why she's focused on educating women on how to invest.
PayPal Product

Mar 8, 2022
- People
- Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging
Celebrating International Women's Day and Working for Gender Equality

Women’s financial inclusion and economic empowerment are key to building prosperous and resilient communities. For Women's History Month, we celebrate the achievements of women and reflect on the need to accelerate gender equity.
People Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging

Mar 8, 2022
Changemakers of Tomorrow Series: Keeping the Spirit of Gifting Alive

How one nonprofit in Singapore is helping people find purpose and livelihoods through handcrafted goods.
PayPal Social Innovation

Feb 9, 2022
How a Multi-Million Dollar Candle Company is Defying Stereotypes and Transcending Expectations

As a CEO and small business owner that is also a woman of color, D'Shawn Russell has experienced firsthand the many challenges that minority-owned businesses face.

Feb 9, 2022
- Product
- Research and Insights
What Every Grocer and Food Delivery Business Needs in Their Pantry

New research describes grocery shoppers’ preferences and uncovers the secret to customer loyalty.
Research and Insights Product

Feb 2, 2022
Celebrating Black History Month 2022

Black History Month is a moment for reflection, celebration, and action. Join us in recognizing the achievements and impact of the Black community and learn about PayPal’s ongoing commitment to advancing racial equity.
Corporate Social Innovation

Feb 1, 2022
How to Protect Yourself When Transacting Online

Scammers around the world are always on the lookout for opportunities to take advantage of vulnerable customers but there are a few ways you can stay vigilant and protect yourself while transacting online.
PayPal Venmo Product

Jan 27, 2022
- People
- Volunteerism
Project Stable Staples: One PayPal Engineer on His Mission To Help Families in Need

When PayPal’s Laurence Franslay saw his community struggle with pandemic lockdowns, he used his skills and problem-solving approach to help give families the support they need.
Social Innovation

Jan 27, 2022
- Product
How a Subscription Box Service Is Combating the Stigma Behind Mental Health

Loti Wellness is a mental health/wellness subscription box. Founder Kitty Shum talks strategies for social and to get around supply chain issues.
PayPal

Jan 12, 2022
Scents of Success: How Southern Elegance Candle Company is Defying Expectations

Built on modern values and Southern charm, this Black-owned business is finding success with some help from PayPal Working Capital.

PayPal Product

Jan 5, 2022
- Product
- PayPal
How a Traditional Ceremony Inspired Australia’s Fastest Growing Aboriginal Marketplace

Welcome to Country, an Australian-based not-for-profit founded to create employment and economic opportunities for First Nations peoples, sees 40%+ of purchases on their site completed through PayPal.
PayPal

Dec 15, 2021
A Year in Review: Stories of Resilience That Defined 2021

The past year has brought us inspiring stories from people, businesses, and communities around the world that faced challenges and emerged more creative, ambitious, and successful than before.
PayPal Product

Dec 14, 2021
PayPal Community Breaks Record Processing More than $188 million in Donations This GivingTuesday

Connecting consumers to their charity of choice is more important than ever, as more than 1.6 million PayPal customers made over 2.1 million donations on the day.
Social Innovation Research and Insights

Dec 3, 2021
PayPal Quarterly Update – Q3 2021

A roundup of PayPal news and business updates from Q3 2021.
Corporate

Nov 22, 2021
More Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

PayPal is giving you even more ways to give back and support causes you care about, so we can help make this holiday season one filled with the spirit of generosity.
Social Innovation Product

Nov 22, 2021
Holiday How-To: Shopping Tips from PayPal

With so much going on, the holiday shopping season can be overwhelming sometimes. Here are some of PayPal’s top tips to help make things a little easier, convenient, and to keep the giving spirit of the season going.

PayPal Product

Nov 18, 2021
Small Business Loans Can be Seen Negatively. New Data Shows the Stigma is Going Away

Following Covid-related government programs, new research finds that small businesses are starting to see how loans can spur growth and not be a sign of a poorly run business.
PayPal Research and Insights Product

Nov 17, 2021
- Product
- PayPal
How A Women-Led Startup Is Making Local Italian Cuisine Accessible Around the World

After spending years in the tech industry, Chiara Rota decided to turn her passion for cooking into an actual business, founding My Cooking Box.
PayPal

Nov 16, 2021
Holiday How-To: Five Tips for Merchants to Thrive this Season

‘Tis the season for success. PayPal’s Dr. Tiffany Raymond, PhD, offers advice for improving the customer experience, boosting sales and more.
Research & Insights

Nov 15, 2021
How Small Business Loans are Helping Speakcheesy Cook Up Something Big

PayPal Working Capital is helping this gourmet food truck tap into new revenue streams.
PayPal Product

Nov 9, 2021
From Winning Pitch to Proof of Concept: How PayPal Employee Jacob Witt Helped Rising Entrepreneur Jose Rodriguez

PayPal employee Jacob Witt volunteered through the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship to mentor Jose Rodriguez, helping to make Jose’s business dream a reality.
Social Innovation

Nov 9, 2021
The Latest Buzzy Trend? Beekeeping

How three entrepreneurs are navigating the beekeeping boom.
Research and Insights

Oct 27, 2021
Research Study: The Third Wave of FinTech Innovation

A four-part essay series based on a global survey of 4,000 people in the U.S., Brazil, China, and Germany. The research study explores emerging and evolving trends in FinTech, including the transition from cash to digital currencies, bundling and unbundling, and automation.
Corporate PayPal Research and Insights

Oct 18, 2021
- Product
- PayPal
How a Singapore Based Jewelry Brand is Combining Profit with Purpose

How two professionals from the world of architecture and impact finance left their jobs to start a purpose-driven jewelry brand.
PayPal

Oct 13, 2021
White Paper: Corporate Venture Capital can Help Narrow the Racial Wealth Gap

PayPal Ventures and PayPal’s Global Public Policy and Research team share opportunities for corporate venture capital to help reduce the racial wealth gap in the United States.
Social Impact Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging

Oct 11, 2021
PayPal Advocates for Passage of Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021

Read PayPal SVP, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Franz Paasche's statement backing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 as PayPal joins more than 240 other businesses to urge Congress to act.
Corporate

Oct 7, 2021
Exploring the New PayPal App

All-in-one, personalized app provides PayPal customers with a single destination to easily and securely manage their daily financial lives and do more with their money.
PayPal Product

Oct 4, 2021
Meet the Winners of PayPal’s Maggie Lena Walker Award

Learn how these women are advancing the Black bank founder’s legacy of economic empowerment.
Corporate Social Innovation

Sep 30, 2021
- Product
- Venmo
Pickleball 101: What You Need to Know to Start Playing

Get the basics on where to play, what you need and what ‘dinking’ is all about.
Venmo Product

Sep 29, 2021
Tech Matters: Computer Science as a Foundational Skill

How do we prepare children today for the technological changes of the future? Is teaching programming in schools the answer, or is there more to “computer science” that we're missing? Code.org CEO Hadi Partovi and PayPal's CTO, Sri Shivananda tackled these questions in a recent conversation for Tech Matters, a video series discussing all things technology with leaders from across the tech industry.
Corporate PayPal Research and Insights Social Innovation

Sep 28, 2021
- Product
- PayPal
How a São Paulo-Based Quilter Turned Her Passion into a Business

Fabiana Giandoso, a Brazilian quilt maker, evolved and grew her business during the pandemic.
PayPal

Sep 23, 2021
Digital Financial Solutions for Climate Resilience

To mark the beginning of Climate Week 2021, PayPal CTO Sri Shivananda shares more about PayPal’s journey to advance climate justice and resilience.
Corporate PayPal Social Innovation

Sep 20, 2021
- Product
- Honey
Honey Brings Deal-Seeking Technology to Mobile iOS Safari Shoppers

Shoppers will have access to some of their favorite Honey deal-seeking features they use on their desktop browser all on mobile Safari, helping them save time and money while they are shopping.
Honey Product

Sep 19, 2021
- Product
- Venmo
The Picklr Serves Up a Chance to Play the Fastest-Growing Sport in the U.S.

How this Utah pickleball club is building community, its business and passion for the sport with help from Venmo.
Product Venmo

Sep 9, 2021

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