Blogs

This lumber company is a 115-year-old family-owned company with 24 locations across three states serving everyone from large-scale contractors to DIY homeowners. This company needed more than what most banks can provide. “They’re good people who want to help us grow our business, and we appreciate that.” - President and CEO, Lumber Company President and CEO, “In our industry, payment terms are tight and margins are tighter—maintaining healthy cash flow can be a challenge. We knew solutions to our problems existed, and our bank was able to offer them”. After taking the time to develop a deep...

A Culture for Success Built by four generations of cheesemakers, this family-owned cheese company is undoubtedly a master of its craft. Their award-winning cheese continues to draw even greater demand—and to help fill it, our financial solutions deliver on a special recipe of its own. “We feel very fortunate to have them as a partner. They’re local and their services are top-notch and can compete with any bank—that makes it a really good relationship.” —Co-Owner, Cheese Company “Our relationship with our bank started back in the ’80s, and through the years they’ve continued to provide the...

Tax season is upon us. While everyone’s financial situation is different, there are some basic guidelines to get you started. File Electronically This is the quickest way to get your tax refund. There are many online platforms that make filing your taxes safe and easy. You’ll need your account number and your bank routing number for a direct deposit. Personal Information The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will need to know who is filing and who is covered under your tax return. Be sure to have your social security number and date of birth ready for you and other members in your household...

Catch A Glimpse into the Future With Our 2021 Economic Outlook Webinar Leading economist, Anirban Basu, Chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., delivers an insightful, entertaining “Back to the Future” themed presentation on the current state and predictions of the 2021 economy. During this webinar, Basu delivers a tribute to 80s films with hope that life will return to “normal” sooner rather than later. You will gain valuable perspective on the following topics: The Destabilizing Impacts of COVID-19 – Too Much Time at Home Impact on Employment, Sales, Real Estate and other metrics The...

Your business probably receives daily invoices for payments. Have you considered the steps, manpower and security of your payment method? Cutting a check can take upwards of ten steps and is very unsecure, while ACH and credit card are quicker and more secure. If the latter two are used less frequently, your business is probably not maximizing your accounts payables process. By developing a solid payments strategy, both your business and your vendors will benefit. You can maximize your ability to earn revenue, improve cash flow and streamline processes with a strong payments strategy in place...