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A well-crafted business plan isn’t just a blueprint for establishing and growing your business — it’s also key to obtaining fundin...
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The sale of a family business — or any event that results in an influx of wealth, often referred to as a liquidity event — is a mo...
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A well-crafted business plan isn’t just a blueprint for establishing and growing your business — it’s also key to obtaining fundin...
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The benefits of floor plan financing can be the driving force for a thriving business....
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Be it a new business or an expansion, the SBA connects business owners with the capital needed for their goals....
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Businesses interested in long-term growth should take advantage of issuer-friendly loan market conditions and prepare for whatever...
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Whether you are working to build a stable foundation or fund growth, financial capital fuels your company’s success. It is essenti...
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Now that you've decided to start a new business or buy an existing one, you need to consider the form of business entity that's ri...
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An IPO is not the only way for a company's stock to become publicly traded....
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Offered by various government agencies and organizations, small business certifications provide access to funding opportunities an...
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Asset-based lending, lending based on the assets owned by the business, is an excellent option if your company is in high-growth m...
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Equipment leasing offers businesses a strategic alternative to traditional financing by delivering the full tax benefits of a majo...
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Pursuing new, capital-intensive opportunities for your small business, such as an acquisition, can be a complex and time-consuming...
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Mezzanine financing can be an ideal option to fund growth projects, take advantage of market opportunities or have extra cash on h...
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Asset-based lending, lending based on the assets owned by the business, is an excellent option if your company is in high-growth m...
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International expansion is an ideal way to put capital to use for future growth. Outside of the competitive advantages that intern...
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Unexpected interruptions, such as natural disasters, that halt or hinder operations may substantially impact your company's produc...
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Well-established businesses with consistently low claim volumes can implement greater internal controls, create efficiencies and r...
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As a partner or co-owner (private shareholder) of a business, you've spent years building a valuable financial interest in your co...
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All mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involve some risk, no matter the deal size or scale. As companies pursue M&A in an active but v...
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No business owner can predict the future, but one thing is certain: the business environment will continue to evolve in unexpected...
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Unfortunately, businesses of all sizes and in all industries are vulnerable to dishonest acts. Crime insurance provides coverage t...
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Professional liability coverage protects you if you're sued for the work or advice provided by your business....
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No matter how careful you are in running your business, accidents happen....
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With fewer resources to dedicate to information technology (IT) security, small and mid-sized companies face heightened risk. To p...
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No business owner wants to think about an employee being injured or becoming ill on the job. However, depending on the industry or...
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At some point, you'll face a decision on whether to invest in new technology. By staying flexible and open to creative ways to opti...
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The primary questions driving exit planning are, when and how? Similar to decisions made in the earlier phases of the business lif...
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Finding the right mix of floating and long-term interest rates to fund growth or retire debt can neutralize interest rate volatili...
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For many private companies, the most significant organizational shift will occur when an owner leaves the business or retires....
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With numerous resources available to help finance business expenditures, business credit cards can be overlooked, especially by ne...
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Global events and a turbulent economy have clouded the business landscape. Ongoing supply chain challenges, record inflation, risi...
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Nearly every business is looking for tomorrow's growth. The successful ones also look at today's efficiencies. Sometimes that requ...
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Expediting collections is critical to efficient and effective treasury management. Greater efficiencies mean improved cash flow an...
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Payments continue to evolve from checks to electronic formats. Switching to electronic payments is an easy win in the effort to st...
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Finding the right mix of floating and long-term interest rates to fund growth or retire debt can neutralize interest rate volatili...
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Generating optimum cash flow is critical to achieving peak performance. Consider these steps to improve cash flow for your busines...
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A step-by-step approach to establishing a vital benefit for your company....
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The majority of businesses in the U.S. are sole proprietorships or small businesses with few employees, but growth often demands a...
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Employee retention is vital to growing a business and maintaining operations. A nonstop churn of new hires can be disruptive to bu...
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When you are considering selling your business, you may have possible buyers within your own family....
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Among the greatest rewards of professional success is having the resources to make a financial impact on the organizations and cau...
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By 2030, all Baby Boomers will be 65 or older. Many are business owners who must decide what to do with their company when they re...
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Health insurance remains one of the most valued employee benefits and often influences whether a candidate chooses to join and rem...
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Millennials are now the largest members of the workforce and are close to surpassing Baby Boomers as the largest living adult gene...
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Developing a comprehensive benefits package can be daunting because of limitations in staff time and expertise. You have enough on...
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Businesses should consider their own circumstances before making a decision on what 401(k) top implement....
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Benefits have always been a crucial part of an employee’s compensation plan, and the pandemic has certainly highlighted their impo...
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One of the most important decisions a business owner must make is when and how to step out of the business....
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Employee benefits should provide employees' financial peace of mind. A well-rounded benefits package includes 401(k) investment ve...
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An employer-sponsored retirement plan is one of the most valuable benefits a company can offer. These plans enable employees to co...
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Just as retirement savings and other benefits are important for employees to secure their financial futures, business owners and e...
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Cybercrime remains among the largest threats to businesses. Annually, U.S. companies of all sizes are subjected to thousands of da...
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Cyberattacks continue to accelerate in both frequency and impact. According to NCC Group’s Annual Threat Monitor Report there were...
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Cybersecurity Threats that Put Your Business at Risk...
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With financial fraud taking many different forms, it is more important than ever to ensure you have the right processes, tools and...
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Cyberattacks are evolving in scale and sophistication, even as businesses increase investments to protect their systems and inform...
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Accounts with high transaction volumes, such as those used for payroll or operating purposes, may be at a greater risk for fraud a...
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Educating employees on cybersecurity skills is a key to keeping businesses safe....
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Technology has changed how, and how fast, consumers interact with the world around them. The expectation for immediate satisfactio...
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With hackers' skills evolving in pace with the technology they are looking to crack, it is prudent to partner with experts who can...
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The global payments ecosystem continues to advance, becoming faster, more secure and more efficient than ever. One of the most sig...
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FNB’s commitment to innovation is integral to our Company culture. It steers how our teams think and add value for our clients and...
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Treasury management is no longer just about processing payments. Businesses today must stay ahead of the curve by investing in mod...
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Instant Payments securely deliver funds to accounts 24/7/365 within a matter of seconds....
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P-cards have the flexibility and controls that make them a valuable tool for certain businesses....
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For many businesses, expansion can be costly and complicated, particularly when interest rates are high. Expanding into new market...
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Despite its importance, the focus on financial planning tends to run countercyclical to economic conditions. Strong markets may cr...
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Now, more than ever, businesses are expected to deliver seamless omnichannel digital experiences to customers. To meet this increa...
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Switching to electronic payments is an easy win in the effort to streamline back-office processes and expense....
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Getting Back to Economic Fundamentals...
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With varying guidance and projections on what could be next for the markets, business owners and executives are left wondering abo...
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FNB Perspectives: Inflation & Interest Rates webcast now available on demand....
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For decades, elevated inflation has been like an economic specter, discussed more in classrooms than board or living rooms. Today,...
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The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is expected to lose its status as the global interest rate benchmark on January 1, 2022....
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The global payments ecosystem is on the verge of becoming faster, more secure and more efficient than ever, and while financial in...
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The processes by which payments are exchanged have drastically evolved, from the invention of paper money to credit transactions, ...
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Global markets are responding to various levels of disruption. While there are challenges for countries battling the coronavirus, ...
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International Transactions: What Keeps You Up at Night? Is now available on demand....
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Global markets fluctuate constantly, driven by current events, economics and monetary policy. Active evaluation and adjustment, ev...
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