FirstBank Highlights Business Owners and Innovators Making a Difference ‘Banking for good’ is our guiding ethos at FirstBank. Simply put, we strive to do what’s best for our customers, communities, and employees. We’re thrilled to work with businesses that share those same values, and in our Good Business video series, we showcase a handful of current business owners and innovators helping advance their industry… Read More
7 Simple Business Banking Solutions to Increase Efficiency When it comes to creating a seamless customer experience, your business is only as efficient as the tools you use. These simple banking solutions can help put money back in your pocket and time back into your day. Business Banking Accounts Do some research online and you’ll quickly notice that business accounts come with a… Read More
6 Common Business Entities and What You need to Start Your Banking Relationship A business entity outlines the ownership structure of a business, and it’s a key consideration when starting your new venture. Choosing the right one for you is a matter of research, and with the ever-evolving guidance on what’s needed to open a business account, we’ve outlined some of the most common account entity types and… Read More
5 Loans That Mean Business These five loans could help you build or grow your business It’s fair to say many business owners would prefer to fund their business themselves, and use their own cash to grow, especially in a rising rate environment. However, sometimes businesses need access to money they don’t currently have in order to expand or manage… Read More
Four Unexpected Ways Businesses Can Attract Talent and Increase Productivity If you’re an employer, how do you attract talented job seekers–let alone encourage the employees you have to stay, especially among the “Great Resignation”? While many companies think this is only achieved by offering high salaries, endless PTO and senior job titles (and yes, that may work), it’s not always the case. Here are four… Read More
Five Common Digital Marketing Pitfalls You Should Avoid These days, business happens in a flash. For example, 60% of mobile users wait a maximum of 3 seconds for a page to load before taking their business elsewhere. With the digital space becoming increasingly important for future success, small mistakes anywhere in the engagement process can quickly turn a potential lead into a dead… Read More
Helpful Resources to Start a Business as a Veteran According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 2.5 million veteran-owned businesses in the United States, helping to employ over 5.8 million employees and generate $1.2 trillion in sales. While integral to the economy, veteran-owned businesses face the same challenges as other entrepreneurs and small business owners. Fortunately, there are ample financial resources… Read More
FirstBank Good Business Contest Winners Announced Our guiding philosophy at FirstBank is banking for good, the simple notion of making choices that benefit our customers, communities, and employees, based on a sincere belief that the stronger they are, the stronger we are. We also know there are other businesses doing good, and that’s why we launched our Good Business contest. To… Read More
Commercial Fraud Prevention Guide The banking industry has recently seen an increase in attempted check fraud, and FirstBank is dedicated to helping our customers prevent these types of attacks. No matter the size, location, or industry, any company can fall victim. There are several tactics to effectively avoid fraud, but it can be overwhelming when you don’t know what… Read More
How to Start a Business Right So, you’ve come up with a great business idea and you’re ready to take your industry by storm. What now? We have some answers that can help you take your idea and make it a success, starting with these four steps. 1. Sharpen the concepts When starting a business – as a record 3.4 million… Read More