Insights

Business Banking Insights

Great banking relationships begin with outstanding products and services. But it’s the combination of knowledge and sector-specific expertise at First Independent Bank that brings our clients a competitive advantage. In Insights, we’ve assembled smart thinking from our bankers who work to stay ahead of the curve across a wide range of industries. It’s one more way our highly experienced bankers are committed to knowing more and doing more for our clients.

Insights

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Help Your Vendors Safeguard Your Company from Cyberattacks

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Seeking Business Financing? What to Know First

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9 Ways to Set Your Business Up for Success

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Security in the Age of Payments Fraud: Are You Prepared?

Digital payments fraud is a concern that potentially touches every business. Learn best practices to keep your company and finances secure.

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How Specialized Law Firm Banking Benefits Firms and Their Clients

First Independent Bank’s trusted advisors can provide a variety of customized banking and financing solutions to help law firms better serve their clients.

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Expert Tips for Securing Your First Small Business Loan

Ready to take your small business to the next level? Discover these expert tips for securing your first small business loan.

Flexibility is Key in Times of Rising Interest Rates and Supply Chain Challenges

While no one can predict how high interest rates will rise, First Independent Bank offers some peace of mind to those who have concerns about an increase in the cost of financing.

FASB Provides Educational Resources to Help Stakeholders Through COVID-19-Related Accounting Issues

In late 2021, Adriana Yepes from the Financial Accounting Standards Board provided educational resources during a bank-hosted webinar.

Growing Your Small Business In The New Year

Almost every growth strategy, business expansion, or significant equipment purchase requires capital, and now may be the time for small business owners to learn more about their financing options.

Cybersecurity Best Practices for Businesses

To minimize risk of cyber incidents, we recommend businesses prepare for cyber threats and implements the following best practices.

As LIBOR Exits, Opt to Choose One of Three Rate Options

LIBOR will no longer be part of any new U.S. loans after December 31, 2021, and will go away completely by mid-2023.

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Looking to Optimize Your Banking Relationship?

Selecting the right treasury management services can help your business bank accounts reliably carry your company to its next destination.

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Rising Inflation, How Worried Should We Be?

After more than 40 years of slowing, inflation has become one of the biggest concerns facing the economy. But is it too late to close the barn door? This is the key question.