This is a collection of articles that caught my attention this week with the theme of small business innovation.

Small businesses are at the forefront of our economy and understanding what they are facing will give one deeper insight into what’s happening beneath the surface of the business world. Regional innovation centers, continuous innovation, banking, and e-commerce highlight this week’s selections.

Turning eCommerce Transactions Into Insights for Millions of SMBs

Why Transformation and Innovation are Important To Understand in Small Business

Because even tech wunderkinds need business basics

Regional Cities Initiative To Increase Innovation In Northeast Indiana

When America Was Most Innovative, and Why

Philadelphia region declines in small business vitality

Most Small Business Owners Have Negative View of Mobile Banking

Cuba’s nascent tech industry is growing fast

How businesses can stay innovative and creative while growing

A banking revolution for small business