Small businesses are the backbone of Connecticut’s economy. Connecticut’s 354,000 small  businesses employ approximately 730,000 Connecticut residents – more than 47 percent of  the state’s private sector workforce. Small businesses in Connecticut rely on credit cards and  rewards to lower operating costs, re-invest in their businesses and employees, manage cash  flow, and give customers more choice, security, and convenience in how they pay.

Small businesses are the backbone of Delaware’s economy. Delaware’s nearly 100,000 small businesses employ over 205,000 Delaware residents – more than 48 percent of the state’s private sector workforce. Small businesses in Delaware rely on credit cards and rewards to lower operating costs, re-invest in their businesses and employees, manage cash flow, and give customers more choice, security, and convenience in how they pay.