Three Things to Avoid When You’re Pre-Qualified May 7th, 2025 by: Kitty Tankard Few life events compare to the excitement of buying your first home. It’s a significant step financially, so make sure you avoid these pitfalls once you’re pre-qualified for your mortgage: 1. Don’t take on any new debt. When you’re getting ready to move, it’s easy to get excited picking out the new furniture and home ... Read More
How Business Owners Can Avoid Vendor Fraud Apr 30th, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Outsourcing takes trust – trust that the vendor will maintain the same level of client service, uphold your quality standards, and keep your information safe. When this trust is exploited by fraudsters, it can lead to financial losses and even damage to your hard-earned reputation. As a business owner, it’s important to take measures against ... Read More
How Marketing Can Elevate Your Small Business Apr 29th, 2025 by: Kitty Tankard How Marketing Can Elevate Your Small Business Small businesses often encounter unique challenges when attracting customers and competing in the market. Limited resources, budget constraints, and a smaller customer base requires intelligent and effective marketing strategies. And that will look different for every small business, depending on your goals, budget, target audience, and product. One ... Read More
How Supporting Small Businesses Helps Local Economies Apr 24th, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Picture the cheery jingle of that bell hanging off the door of your favorite local craft shop, the grumpy chihuahua in the window of the tailor down the street, and the name of the hostess who knows your favorite table at your go-to restaurant. These small businesses don’t just strengthen our local community, they’re often ... Read More
Stay Ahead of AI Fraud: Spotting and Preventing Scams Apr 22nd, 2025 by: Regan Godderz Artificial intelligence has only made fraud smarter. According to the FTC, younger people are losing more money to fraud than older people. 44% of 20-29 year olds lost money to fraud in 2024, compared with 24% of 70-79 year olds. With criminals exploiting AI to carry out their scams, fraud attempts are happening more often ... Read More