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Find the resources you need to manage and grow your business. Browse these educational courses and articles for tips to boost your revenue.

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Illustration storefront with checklist and charts. Small Business Essentials Learn the basics of managing a small business.
Illustration of buildings getting larger with open sign and growing plant. Growing Your Small Business Take your business to the next level with these growth tips.

Articles

FinCEN BOI Reporting: What’s Required & Resources
The U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) now requires certain newly-formed and start-up businesses to report their Beneficial Ownership...
Southern Supreme Fruitcakes & More – Garage Startup to Global Distributer
"I don't like Fruitcake" Not a fan of fruitcake? Neither was Berta Lou Scott until she perfected her version in the 1980s. Her Southern Supreme Fruitcakes have been converting...
Goombays Grille & Raw Bar Joins First Bank
Finding Success Amidst Uncertainty: Lessons from Anne Till
Navigate business ownership’s unknown risks with confidence. Here are 3 pieces of advice from Anne Till, owner of Anne Till Nutrition Group, to help you thrive as an entrepreneur.
The Role of a Business Development Officer in Building Successful Business
Our business experts are ready to help your business succeed. First Bank offers a wide range of financial solutions for businesses of all sizes. Think of our business...
Defeat the Fraudsters: Protect Yourself Against Account Fraud
Account takeover fraud is a form of identity theft where a fraudster gains access to a victim’s accounts and personal information. They can then use the information to...
4 Questions to Ask Yourself as a Business Owner
As a business owner, there are an endless number of questions you could be asking yourself to keep your business on the right path. Here are four questions that successful...
Your Exit Strategy: Bank Debt Financing
How Do I Plan My Exit Strategy?
You built a business. Time has gone by, and now you are ready to retire. You have no children willing or able to take over the company, so what's next?
Take Home Pay Vs. Retaining for Future Growth
Business owners should balance their pay with the capital needs of their business in order to grow. That said, it's important to ask yourself these three key questions before...
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