Saving Money on Back to School Shopping
August is here and that means it’s the start of a brand new school year. Between school supplies, books and clothing your wallet could become your best friend or your worst nightmare. With sales signs constantly taunting us and our children begging us for the must-have school items of the…
Why You Should be Using Remote Deposit Capture
When I talk to small businesses owners about how they make deposits today, the normal response is “I stand in line at the banking center like everyone else.” Then I ask, “What’s your time worth to you?” As the old saying goes, time is money. And if most of your…
Cybercrime: Protect Yourself and Your Business
There are two points a manager or owner of a small- or medium-sized business (SMB) should understand: SMB’s are as vulnerable to cyber attacks as large enterprises, if not more. Cybersecurity for SMB’s is not rocket science. Let’s break these down. Explanation of the first item is rather simple: lack…
Review Your Beneficiary Information
Mark your calendar – Review your beneficiary designations on your Retirement accounts. As life events occur, this may impact your beneficiary designations. Making sure your beneficiaries are up-to-date is important in case of any sort of medical emergency or accident. Making concrete plans is always the best option. Here are…
Financing Options for Your Business
A Common Sense Approach to Starting or Expanding a Business You’ve decided to start a business. You researched the market, developed a business plan, identified interested clients, found suppliers to support you, and worked with a variety of resources to check and double check your plan. You are ready –…