5 Ways Owner-Occupied Real Estate Can Improve Your Cash Flow

It’s no secret purchasing property is a time-tested strategy to help build wealth. Owning commercial real estate provides tax benefits, financial advantages, and other perks buyers can use to make a profit.  Here’s what you need to know about Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate (OOCRE) and how buyers can use this tool to improve cash flow.… Read More

See How This Lone Tree Salon Styles Its Way to Business Success

From cut and color to paint and drywall, the Roots and Mane team transformed an old gym into one of Lone Tree’s leading luxury salons. Co-owner Marissa Harmon shares what it takes to plant roots for her family-owned business and how her banking relationship played a pivotal role in securing a space for their business… Read More

7 Ways Banking Relationships Can Accelerate Your Business Growth

In 2016, aspiring business owner, Noel Guevara, dreamed of starting his own construction company after dedicating a considerable amount of time to his previous employer. However, this task wasn’t easy. In fact, other banks and lenders he consulted with hesitated to help. But thanks to a relationship he struck up with a FirstBank Officer, who… Read More

5 Formas de Protegerte del Lavado de Cheques

¿Alguna vez has perdido un cheque en el correo o has enviado uno que nunca fue recibido? Es posible que el cheque haya sido robado y utilizado para hacer lavado de cheques. El lavado de cheques se produce cuando los estafadores utilizan productos químicos para lavar la tinta de un cheque y alterar el nombre… Read More

5 Tips for Finding and Buying a Profitable Business

It’s no secret that starting a new business is hard work, and many aspiring business owners can face challenges throughout the process. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), about 30% of new businesses fail within the first two years, 50% within the first five years, and 70% within the first 10 years. … Read More

Go Green presenta: Project Apis m.

Según los expertos en abejas de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO por sus siglas en inglés), un tercio de la producción mundial de alimentos depende de las abejas. Las abejas melíferas son fundamentales para la supervivencia de muchas plantas, animales y, por supuesto, seres humanos. Es por… Read More

See How Your Product Can Be Named Colorado’s Coolest Thing Made

FirstBank has always been an avid supporter and promoter of local businesses and manufacturing companies. This is why we’re especially excited to partner with The Colorado Chamber of Commerce (CCOC) on their Coolest Thing Made contest, which celebrates the state’s manufacturing industry. Fun fact: Over 4,900 manufacturing firms contribute more than $28 billion to Colorado’s economy and… Read More

6 Commercial Loan Options to Grow Your Small Business

Small businesses often need access to capital, whether it’s to seize opportunities or navigate unforeseen financial hurdles. According to a CB Insights study, it’s estimated that 29% of small businesses fail because they run out of capital. Other reasons businesses fail can range from an inexperienced team, to being outcompeted, to having poor product offerings… Read More

Cliente de FirstBank Sorprendido por sus Representantes Bancarios

Puede ser difícil volver a levantarse cuando la vida lanza desafío tras desafío. En FirstBank, admiramos a aquellos que perseveran y los recompensamos con un “Acto de Bondad”. Descubre cómo nuestro equipo de FirstBank se propuso ayudar a una clienta a reponerse. Conoce a Cora Cora Olander es una viuda de 91 años que vive… Read More