Business Resource Center

Marketing is important for lead generation and customer engagement. These 10 must-have tools help small business owners spread the word.

Do you have a great idea for a business, but you're not quite sure where to start? These 10 steps will get your business started off right.

When you're busy starting a new business, you may put off writing a business plan. Here's why a business plan is essential for success.

Getting health insurance while self-employed isn't always easy and it can be quite expensive. Here are some options if you need coverage.

A business plan is crucial for starting your business off on the right foot. It doesn't need to be complicated. Here's how to get started.

Starting a new business? Here are seven potential ways to fund your new venture so you can decide which one might be right for you.

When it comes to paying yourself as a small business owner, there are several different ways to do it. Here are five ways to pay yourself.

Want to build a successful new business? Here are seven things to do during your first year to set yourself up for long-term success.

No matter how brilliant your business idea is, you still need to do your research. Here are four ways to vet your idea before you invest a dime.

Does your small business lack credit history? Learn how to establish a business credit history and build your business credit score.

To rent or to buy? It's important to weigh the pros and cons of each to decide which option is right for your business space.

Want to make your website generate more leads and sales? This guide will help you create a high-converting business website.

Ecommerce is expected to hit $4 trillion in sales in 2020. Take these six steps to tap into this powerful revenue engine.

With social media advertising, you can reach your target audience, increase brand awareness, and generate leads. Here's what you need to know.

Promotional sales can drive traffic to your store, but before you hang the banner, it's important to match your goals to the right tactics.

Discover the pros and cons of traditional vs digital advertising, and why and when you should use them to promote your small business.

Shelves full of leftover inventory? These six suggestions will allow you to reimagine it with holiday flair to boost your seasonal sales.

People are increasingly completing their holiday shopping online. Here's how you can make sure your ecommerce shop is built to handle it.

Every small business needs a strong marketing plan to succeed. Here's how you can make the most of a limited marketing budget.

Just like your physical store, your ecommerce website needs regular maintenance. These eight steps will keep yours running smoothly.

A limited online inventory can cost sales, especially if shoppers can't visit your store. Here's how to maximize your online product list.

Learn how with social media advertising you can get your products and services in front of the right people.

For National Business Women's Week, we're celebrating today's female entrepreneurs — as well as the many working women who came before them.

Successful small businesses have several things in common. Here are five traits that often appear among thriving companies.

Most satisfied clients are more than happy to pass on a good word. Here are 5 ways to ask for referrals without feeling pushy.

Coworking space allow workers from different businesses to share a typical office setting. Learn about the benefits for your small business.

Finding a mentor to help you problem solve and expand your business network doesn't have to be complicated. Here are some tips.

Lead generation is a big challenge for small businesses. Here are some effective ways to find new customers.

E-commerce sales increase with each holiday season, and these five steps will help get your website ready for shoppers.

Before you pick a business credit card, consider where your company spends its money and how it pays its bills.

To make most of the holiday shopping season, retailers need to excite existing customers and bring in new ones. Here's how.

Not sure how to use social media for your small business? These tips will help you choose the right platforms and then make the most of them

Saving for business goals can be easy with a safe and secure certificate of deposit. Here's what you need to know.

The amount needed for your business emergency fund depends on how much you spend each month and how long you need to cover those costs.

Healthy business credit can help your company save money, access capital, and get new clients. Here are tips for improving yours.

Want to keep tabs on your business credit? Here are several options for monitoring your business credit reports and scores.

You may think making your business more eco-friendly is prohibitively expensive. But greening your business can help reduce costs over time.

You could be hurting your business credit score without even knowing it. This list of common credit mistakes can help you avoid them.

Every business needs an emergency fund to protect the business and its owners. Here are some reasons you should start saving.

New retail businesses need to set up a system for accepting credit card payments from customers. Here's how to do it.

Cash flow issues can plague small businesses. Here are 5 ways to avoid them.

The SECURE Act makes it easier and more affordable for employers to offer retirement plans. Here's what small business owners need to know.

This year-end business checklist will help you get this year's financials in order and jump start planning for the year ahead

Small businesses file annual tax returns and pay estimated taxes quarterly. These tips can ensure you know what to pay and when.

With clear policies and technical tools like remote deposit, you can find a simple way to handle paper checks for your small business.

Business credit cards come with great features for tracking and controlling your company's spending. Here's how to put them to work for you.

Thinking about retiring or moving on from your business? Be prepared for a smooth transition with these four exit strategies.

Your banker wants to make sure you're solid, and these four elements can put you in the best position to get a “yes" for your loan request.

Learn about some of the most common ways small businesses borrow money, including bank loans, SBA loans, and lines of credit.

All types of small businesses, including sole proprietorships and those with no business credit history, can obtain credit cards. Here's how.

Understanding and improving your business credit score can help you get the financing you need to grow. Here's what you need to know.

Online reviews are more important than ever. Find out how to build and monitor your online reputation and use reviews to your advantage.

Cybersecurity can feel like a challenge to small businesses without an IT department. But these smart tips can help protect your business.

Recovering from an accident or disaster can take a while. Business interruption insurance helps keep your business afloat during that time.

An effective business continuity plan can help you recover from disasters and emergencies. Here's an eight step guide to building a plan.

Business Email Compromise is a growing threat to businesses of all sizes. Learn more about how to recognize and prevent this type of fraud.

Recovering from a disaster quickly is essential to keeping your business viable. Here are six steps you can take to bounce back soon.

Every business needs an emergency fund to protect the business and its owners. Here are some reasons you should start saving.

When a disaster strikes, small business owners will have to adapt their businesses to survive. These tips will help you form an action plan.

When your small business faces a crisis, it's vital to prioritize customer service. Here are five tips to help keep the information flowing.

A secure website is critical to the success of any business. Here's how to build and maintain one, even if you have no tech experience.

Every company that collects personal information from customers needs to carefully guard their customers' data from hackers. Here's how.

There are several types of insurance entrepreneurs should consider obtaining for their small business. Here are the ones you should consider.

Check writing may be declining, but businesses still lose money to check fraud every year. Here are five tips to prevent check fraud.

Seventy-nine percent of consumers are worried about inflation. They’re adapting buying behavior to cut costs. Here’s what to expect and what to do.

Inflation rose above eight percent (8.6%) in May 2022, the highest it’s been in about 40 years. An actionable cash management plan can help unlock trapped cash in an unpredictable economy

Medical device innovators increase sales 24% faster than competitors. Lessons learned during the pandemic are fostering new ways of thinking and growth in the healthcare industry.

Three capital management strategies to better control cash flow for short and long-term liquidity needs.

Growing a company or launching a new product or service can be daunting. Careful planning can help facilitate growth, while mitigating risk.

Succession planning isn’t as hard as it may seem. Seven steps can ensure it’s done correctly.

Effective succession planning can increase valuation and investor returns for large companies by 20-25%. But many companies don’t have a succession plan. Develop one with these seven steps.

What type of commercial real estate is the best investment? Investors think it’s industrial/logistics (60%) and multifamily housing (27%). Metros in two Sun Belt states are targets.

Eighty-seven percent of restaurant operators, owners and managers say technology adoption was a key factor in surviving the pandemic.

Thirty-seven percent of multinationals use cryptocurrency for cross-border payments. Payments could be 75% cheaper and 96% faster for businesses. But mainstream adoption is a battle.

A recent survey indicates 57% of corporations want to work with commercial banks that act as strategic and long-term partners.

Consumers expect a flawless customer experience. Focusing on improving CX could deliver double your revenue in 36 months.

Over the last two years, managing cash flow required discipline and creativity. But some companies mastered cash flow management despite weak supply chains, lockdowns, and consumer shifts.

Fifty-eight percent of U.S. adults say their paychecks are no longer enough to support themselves or their families. Do you know the steps they’re taking to cut back and how it will affect your business?

Currency management can be confusing. You’ll constantly hear about markets and currencies in a volatile economy. Keep these associations in mind as you read or listen to current headlines.

There’s a lot of talk about recessions, but what defines a recession and what causes it? Here’s what you need to know.

Evolving technology and consumer demand is paving the way to new payment methods like blockchain and FedNow.

Late last year CEO economic outlook rose to its highest level in 20 years. But four disruptors are concerning.

Inflation is suddenly a hot topic in the U.S. Prices for nearly everything we buy have gone up noticeably over the past year.

Don’t rush digitalization. Careful consideration and some tips will help to accomplish your goals when making the shift.

Cash flow is vital to business survival. Automated accounts receivable and accounts payable free cash flow for greater liquidity.

Organizations that send and receive payments spend a lot of time and effort on manual processing. Integrating STP with AI delivers more value with less effort.

Employers of every type are reporting historically high quit rates and they are feeling the pain of staff shortages. Some businesses are adopting new strategies to attract and keep the employees they need.

The race to digitalization is well underway. Is your company positioned to maximize the benefits of digital tools and processes? Your future may depend on it.

It's not enough to know what fraudsters are up to now. The real question is “what are fraudsters up to next?” Deepfakes and three other types of online fraud are on the rise.

Over a year into the pandemic, companies are still adapting to economic, labor and supply chain challenges. In the next year, CEOs and other business leaders will focus on sales, spending, supply chain management, staffing, and flexible work arrangements.

It’s a tough time for medical practices and hospitals. Revenues are dropping and consumers are struggling to make payments. There are ways to make it better.

Reduced computer chip supply is severely limiting auto production, resulting in very low inventory and very high prices for new and used cars. See the impact of semiconductor manufacturing on the auto industry.

Construction, manufacturing – even your favorite meal – are being affected by the trucking industry’s driver shortage. The American Trucking Association says the labor shortage isn’t new. Here’s what this group and other industry associations are recommending to fix the problem.

Sawmills were shut down when the pandemic began. No one anticipated the effects this would have on lumber and the construction industry. How soon will things change?

Your brand reputation ultimately lives in the hearts and minds of consumers, but there are ways it can be influenced. One of the most effective ways to do so? Respect your customers’ personal information.

The suburbs are swelling, with new homes popping up everywhere. That’s great for residential real estate. But what’s attracting commercial investors?

Despite advances in technology, the Nostradamus School of Management still doesn't exist. How would another prolonged business disruption affect your organization? What would it mean for revenue? Our employees? Scenario planning can answer these questions.

Companies have been slow to transition from manual purchasing and reimbursement processes, but now might be a good time to upgrade to a better tool.

Payment delays are a challenge many organizations face. Adopting some best practices will ensure you’re paid in a timelier manner.

Finance professionals have been trying to speed up receipt of outstanding payments for decades. Recent pandemic-related economic struggles are making expedited payments even more critical.

First used in the 1950s to assess potential effects of a nuclear war, scenario planning offers practical benefits for CFOs and other finance professionals today. Consider these dos and don’ts when beginning the scenario planning process.

Since the May 12 Consumer Price Index release, the investment community has debated how long we’ll experience high levels of inflation. What can we expect?

Farmers in the Southeast are hustling to keep consumers fed. See how they fared in 2020, as well as what’s in store for this year and beyond.

Several factors are driving up the cost of everything from homes to a Southern lunch classic. Is there an end in sight?

The Colonial Pipeline cyber attack served as a wake-up call to businesses — or at least it should have.

One of the costliest financial crimes might be happening in the office next to you. Would you recognize the signs?

2020 saw a rise in new home construction and a slight drop in commercial building. But lingering supply chain disruptions are causing building material shortages, as well as increases in pricing. Will these factors impact construction this year?

The COVID-19 outbreak provided the perfect cover for thieves to exploit economic, public health and political conditions for their personal gain. But businesses can fight back.

Fraud against governments reduces funding for citizen and community services. Seven simple steps will help mitigate internal and external fraud.

Forecasting cash flow and increasing reserves are on Treasury professionals' radar. See quick tips to help reach your liquidity goals.

The pandemic interrupted food supply chains. Even with eased constrictions, the next few years will be challenging for Southeastern producers. Farmers and other growers must be prepared to adapt to market conditions.

Managing cash flow and liquidity is a balancing act. Five key tactics will improve forecasting, analysis, visibility and fraud mitigation for optimal results.

Since the pandemic began, anti-fraud professionals have seen an increase of 77% in related business crimes. These recommendations will help neutralize the top threats.

The modern CFO is evolving from financial guru to visionary. With a focus on four key areas, these captains of finance are leading the way to more profitable business models.

Like 49 other U.S. states, Georgia has weathered some hard knocks during the pandemic-induced depression. What, if any, economic relief will 2021 bring?

Since the onset of the pandemic, some commercial real estate sectors performed well. Others didn’t. The Office sector still poses questions.

Companies of all sizes experience fraud. But did you know it's not always an external attack?

Most businesses are aware of external fraud risks. But do you know how many are targeted by employees and why?

During the pandemic, we’ve witnessed untold interruptions to life and business. These five recommendations offer a holistic approach to business continuity planning.

Outsourcing payroll may seem like a luxury if you’re a small business owner. But after considering total costs, it might make perfect sense.

Almost a year into the pandemic, some businesses not only found a way to survive but are thriving. These 25 industries are among those achieving the fastest growth in 2020.  

Fraudsters won’t be nice during the holidays. Check this list twice to keep your business safe from theft, cybercrime and occupational fraud.

Are you considering international expansion, but not sure of the risks, how to proceed or get funding? Here’s what you need to know.

Managing payroll can be time-consuming. It can also be costly when mistakes are made. Outsourcing payroll can help small businesses take control.

Pre-existing conditions and unprecedented market forces are affecting the multifamily sector. What trends will 2021 bring?

As we manage beyond the pandemic, optimizing technology comes down to prioritizing your organization’s efforts to implement efficient and profitable solutions.

The problems of COVID-19 will not disappear overnight, but nimble manufacturers will survive and learn to thrive.

After Q1 2020, transportation and logistics leaders anticipated disruptions to their business. But a few practical steps can help to minimize risks throughout the remainder of the year.