7 ways community banks can boost profitability Sep 01st 2021 12:09am on Focus, General, Operations & Management 7 ways community banks can boost profitability Sep 01st 2021 12:09am on Focus, General, Operations & Management A profitability strategy has a lot to factor in given today’s uncertain market. Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year.
How BankMD’s experiment paid off Sep 01st 2021 12:09am on Connections, General, Operations & Management Digital-only brand BankMD has shaken up the medical lending arena since its launch in 2019 under the leadership of Moses D. Luevano. Anchored by San Antonio-based TransPecos Banks, the experiment has brought huge success to both the brand and the community bank.
How CDFI banks plan to use federal funding Sep 01st 2021 12:09am on Advocacy, Focus, General, Legislation, Operations & Management Congress recently passed an infusion of stimulus dollars for community development financial institutions. These two new funding programs are preparing community bank CDFIs for huge growth opportunities.
5 tips to make your bank blog more engaging Sep 01st 2021 12:09am on Banks, Focus, General, Industry Insight, Operations & Management, Software, Tech Web content is an essential tool for drawing existing and potential customers to your community bank’s website and keeping them informed about your products and services. Community bank experts share their blogging best practices.
7 benefits that will make your bank stand out Aug 01st 2021 12:08am on Banks, Focus, General, Industry Insight, Operations & Management Today’s competitive labor market means employers have to stand out from the pack. One strategy community banks can use is a well-rounded benefits package. Here are seven benefits that community banks have put in place to recruit and retain workers.
Brattleboro Savings & Loan is a force for good Aug 01st 2021 12:08am on Connections, General, Operations & Management Brattleboro Savings & Loan is the ninth bank in the country to become an official B Corporation, a designation that certifies the community bank’s commitment to its community, the environment and strong corporate values.
CFOs reveal how they’re budgeting for change Aug 01st 2021 12:08am on Banks, General, General, Industry Insight, Leadership, Operations & Management, slide, Uncategorized From the impacts of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to inflation from recent stimulus packages, 2021 has thrown chief financial officers several curveballs.
Why internships could benefit your community bank Aug 01st 2021 12:08am on Banks, Focus, General, Industry Insight, Operations & Management An internship provides opportunities for young people to be exposed to an industry and lay the groundwork for a future career. For community banks, they can be a tool for finding the right long-term talent they need.
How community banks are serving faith groups Aug 01st 2021 12:08am on Business, General, Lending, Operations & Management, slide Because of the unique funding streams and beliefs of faith-based organizations and their congregations, they carry their own risks and rewards when it comes to lending. Here are how several community banks are serving their customers of various faith traditions.
Why community banks are acquiring nonbanks Jul 01st 2021 09:07am on General, General, Leadership, Operations & Management, slide Acquiring a wealth management firm, fintech, title business or other nonbank organization can unlock new opportunities for community banks. These acquisitions can add new revenue generators, specialized employees and other assets to a community bank in place of organic growth. But experts say that finding the right business to acquire can be tricky.
