How often in the last week have you actually paid for something in cash? According to a Nilson Report, card based transactions were set to exceed cash and checks for the first time last year, and credit processing companies like Visa and MasterCard are reaping the benefits.

BB&T Corporation has just annouced that they are introducing a new permanent checking account product for small businesses. Business Value 500 checking will be a new way small business owners can save and avoid fees. This product replaces BB&T’s Business Constant checking and will provide its customers with many advantages not previously offered, such as free cash deposits up to $20,000, free personal checking accounts up to three business partners, and much more. For more details click here.

With press already buzzing aronud the new Visa Small Business Facebook app, I thought it was only right to highlight the campaign. Right from the start, the landing page is extremely well done with simple navagation and a video explaining the program front and center.