Inflation Fighting: Business payment options in 2025

Episode notes

In this episode of B2B Breakthrough , host Ciara Cristo sits down with Michael Spelfogel , Co-Founder and President of Cardless , and Yiran Li , Head of Customer Retention Strategy at Alibaba.com, to explore the evolving world of business financing. They discuss how small businesses can navigate inflation, leverage new credit solutions, and build strong business credit. From the Alibaba.com Business Edge credit card’s unique benefits to strategies for managing cash flow and supplier diversification, this episode offers actionable insights for business owners looking to scale. Join Michael and Yiran as they discuss: The diverse landscape of business buyers on Alibaba.com How traditional financing methods often fall short for small business owners The introduction of the Alibaba.com Business Edge credit card and its unique benefits The challenges of building business credit versus personal credit Strategies for managing rising costs and tariffs through supplier diversification and flexible financing options Michael Spelfogel is the Co-founder & President of Cardless, a digital-first financial technology company powering the Alibaba.com Business Edge credit card.