Workplace Culture: How to Get BIG Benefits Without a Big Budget September 25, 2018 You can think of culture as your company’s personality. Just as with personality, corporate culture impacts perceptions, both internally and externally. Sites like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor make it so any conversation about your company can become public information. Point being, how your employees are treated, and the work environment you create, can positively or… Read More
How You Can Get The Best Financing Possible for Your Business September 13, 2018 Each week, FirstBank officers converge to a sharply appointed boardroom for “Loan Committee,” where we review loan requests that exceed certain thresholds. Over the course of 90 minutes, officers present certain loan deals in front of executives and staff. It’s unusual compared to other institutions, but it’s also what makes FirstBank unique and enables us… Read More
Four Tech Solutions That Can Benefit Your Business September 5, 2018 How can you ensure that your business is maximizing efficiency and productivity? Here are some strategies you can implement to help a business run smarter, smoother and level the playing field between small organizations and large corporations. Artificial Intelligence Providing quality customer service can be costly and might not be feasible for smaller businesses. Instead… Read More
Find Out What FirstBank is Giving Away at Velorama August 14, 2018 If you’re an avid cyclist, passionate concert goer, or on the lookout for new craft brews and food trucks, the Colorado Classic/Velorama festival is for you. Coming to Denver Aug. 17-19, this four-stage bike race will travel from Vail to Denver’s RiNo Art District, and end with an epic street party that you don’t want… Read More
How to Build a Backyard Oasis on a Budget August 7, 2018 Creating an outdoor space for dining and entertaining can be a costly venture. In fact, recent pricing estimates show that homeowners spend about $6,500 on backyard renovations. But it doesn’t have to be this expensive to create your very own backyard oasis. With summer in full swing, there is no better time to revamp your… Read More
Five Ways to Spot and Prevent Financial Theft Against Seniors August 3, 2018 Financial elder abuse, where senior citizens are manipulated for financial gain, is a growing problem. According to the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), one in 20 seniors indicated some form of financial abuse or theft. Fraud and financial elder abuse costs older Americans more than $36.5 billion annually. What’s worse, 90 percent of the “abusers”… Read More
Six Tips for Saving Big This Wedding Season July 30, 2018 Yes, weddings can be extremely expensive (see our bride and groom tips here). But believe it or not, wedding season can also cost guests a lot. In fact, guests typically spend anywhere from $300 to over $1,000 per wedding. Now multiply that a few times across wedding season and you’ve got yourself a seriously expensive… Read More
7 Savings Tips for the Recent Grad July 16, 2018 Graduating from college and launching a life of your own is an exciting, and slightly scary, time. It might be the first time you’ve been financially independent, earning a living and making decisions about how to spend your money. Now that you have an increased income, the temptation may be to spend your money on… Read More
FirstBank Launches Frugal Fridays: Enter to Win Prizes by Sharing Your Cost Saving Tips June 28, 2018 The snow has melted, the grass is green and the sun is shining. Welcome to the Summer of Saving. What a time to be alive. A common misconception is that saving money is boring, and directly correlates with “FOMO.” We are here to debunk that myth. Whether you are saving for a milestone, an experience… Read More
FirstBank Celebra Ahorrar está de Moda Sábados Todos los Sábados de Julio June 21, 2018 FirstBank celebra “Ahorrar está de Moda Sábados,” todos los sábados de Julio, varias sucursales estarán ofreciendo comida, servicios de relajación, divertidas actividades físicas y juegos familiares. GRATIS “Ahorrar está de Moda Sábados” te ayuda a gastar menos y ahorrar más, sin sacrificar tus rutinas de fin de semana, ni tus caprichos. Disfruta con FirstBank este… Read More