Strategies for Small Businesses During Times of High Inflation Let’s face it – inflation is on everyone’s mind these days. We are well beyond the time when we were told the inflation our economy was experiencing was merely transitory, that it would be gone before we knew it. Now we feel like we may never […]
Small Business
Making Customer Service A High Priority
Customers value businesses that treat them well and do their best to deliver their products and services with courtesy and care. Small businesses who provide excellent customer service can create a high level of custom loyalty and even gain an edge over their larger competitors. Businesses can’t expect good customer relationships to just happen. Rather, […]
Federated Bank Supports Local Small Businesses
Shop Local for National Small Business Week Federated Bank encourages local residents to put their hard-earned dollars to work in their local communities by shopping with small businesses during National Small Business Week, May 2-6, 2022. Small businesses have accounted for 62 percent of new job creation since 1995, which means support for these businesses […]
Protecting Your Small Business from Fraud
Businesses have always had to put measures in place to guard against scams, fraud, and theft. However, with the technological advances that businesses have enjoyed over the last century, criminals’ means for stealing have greatly expanded. To keep your company safe, you need to be proactive and stay one step ahead of the thieves. The […]
Federated Bank: Your Local PPP Source
Almost every business has been negatively affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and many are in dire need of assistance because of it. One way that the government has tried to help struggling businesses is through an assistance program called the Paycheck Protection Program. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is part of the coronavirus relief funding […]
Tips for Organizing Small Business Finances
Running a small business keeps you on your toes. After all, small business owners are ultimately responsible for every aspect of the business, including financial oversight. This aspect of oversight can be overwhelming, yet it is of the utmost importance. These simple tips for organizing your small business finances might just help you keep your […]
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