8 Financing Programs to Help Minority-Owned Businesses Grow Did you know that Black-owned businesses are least likely to receive funding? Comparatively, 40% of white-owned firms received all of the financing they sought, compared to 31% of Asian-owned firms, 20% of Hispanic-owned, and only 13% of Black-owned firms. Fortunately, many organizations and opportunities are working to fix this gap and elevate minority-owned businesses. Here… Read More
FirstBank Brinda Alivio a una Mujer en Necesidad en Greeley La vida puede ser complicada cuando pierdes a un ser querido. Si a eso le añadimos gastos imprevistos, el día a día puede volverse abrumador. Descubre cómo FirstBank ayudó a una cliente que necesitaba un “Acto de Bondad.” Conoce a Wilma. Wilma Butler ha sido cliente de FirstBank por casi 20 años. Lamentablemente, perdió a… Read More
Cómo los Pagos Instantáneos pueden ofrecer un acceso más rápido a tu dinero FirstBank se complace en presentar Pagos Instantáneos, que pone los fondos a disposición inmediata y reduce las dificultades del flujo de efectivo que se presentan con otros métodos de pago. ¿Qué son los Pagos Instantáneos? Los Pagos Instantáneos son transferencias electrónicas de fondos (Electronic Funds Transfer, EFT, por sus siglas en ingles) que pueden ayudarte… Read More
How Instant Payments Can Offer Quicker Access to Your Money FirstBank is excited to introduce Instant Payments, which makes funds immediately available and reduces cash flow challenges present with other payment methods. What are Instant Payments? Instant Payments are electronic funds transfers (EFTs) that can help you move money into a business or consumer account within seconds and can be immediately accessed. These payments are… Read More
4 Ways to Find the Value of Your Business Did you know 98% of small business owners don’t know the value of their company? If you’re thinking about selling or have an interested buyer, understanding the value of your business is important when negotiating the best possible deal. Here are four ways you can calculate your business’s value. 1. Asset-based method. The asset-based method… Read More
FirstBank’s Helping Hand Brings Relief to Greeley Woman in Need Life can be challenging with the loss of a family member. Add unexpected bills on top of that and your everyday life may seem overwhelming. See how FirstBank stepped in to help a customer in need of an “Act of Goodness.” Meet Wilma. Wilma Butler has been a FirstBank customer for nearly 20 years. Sadly,… Read More
Western Roofing Goes Beyond Roof Repairs to Support its Community Western Roofing breaks the status quo of your typical roofing company. The longtime commercial roofing business prioritizes community support, customer service, and quality over quick gains. We caught up with Curtis Nicholson, Western Roofing President, to uncover why “doing good” can actually do a business good. 1. Briefly describe your business (what does it provide,… Read More
8 Consejos Para Buscar y Adquirir Un Negocio Rentable No es ningún misterio que poner en marcha un negocio nuevo es una labor difícil, y muchos aspirantes a convertirse en emprendedores pueden enfrentarse a dificultades a lo largo del proceso. Según el U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)^, el 20% de los negocios nuevos fracasan en los primeros dos años, el 45% en los… Read More
FirstBank Hosts Book Signing for Northern Colorado Community Member Sometimes, you come across people who are an inspiration to everyone they meet. That’s certainly the case for Tracy Mueller, FirstBank customer and author. See how FirstBank surprised Tracy with the book signing event of a lifetime. Meet the author. Tracy Mueller has been a FirstBank customer for 20 years. As you can imagine, he’s… Read More
3 Pasos Que Puedes Tomar Para Evitar Estafas con Tarjetas de Crédito ¿Sabías que aproximadamente el 91%^ de todas las estafas en línea comienzan con un mensaje de texto o correo electrónico de phishing que pueden ocasionar fraude con tarjetas de crédito o robo de identidad? Es más, un informe sobre el Fraude con Tarjetas de Crédito de 2023^ reveló que el 65% de los adultos en… Read More