As we ring in the new year together, we want you to know that our team continues to prioritize your financial security. It is our goal to ensure you are well-prepared to tackle evolving fraud threats. Read on to learn more about emerging fraud schemes that scammers will use in 2024. Artificial...

Going green has the potential to be a wise business decision for the manufacturing industry. In fact, it seems many manufacturers are making the jump to more sustainable processes and business operations. Traditional manufacturing processes are based on a linear model of consumption—that is, finite...

The fragility of global supply chains was glaringly apparent after the COVID-19 pandemic ground everything to a halt. Inadequate supply chain capacity planning caused sweeping shortages of essential goods for consumers and manufacturers alike—some of which may still stand today. Just-in-time...

Financial reporting is a must-do preparation for the upcoming year. Here’s how to ensure you complete it once your fiscal year ends and help you do the business moves you want. Now is a natural time to plan your strategic goals for the coming annual cycle. But to create a targeted growth plan, you...

The end of the year can be an ideal time to look back at the progress your company has made and celebrate the collective effort that helped you reach your goals in the past year. After all, a key way to boost morale is to recognize past successes. But at the same time, it’s also helpful to start...

Anybody can make money in a thriving economy—but can they maintain profits during an economic downturn? As a small business owner, worries of an economic downturn might keep you up at night. Do you have enough cash on hand to cover your bills? Will next quarter’s product launch fall short of...

No one can foresee what the future holds for any business but having business emergency funds available can help with keeping afloat during difficult times. Let’s dive into business emergency funds: what they are, how to calculate how much to save, how to set up an account, and strategies that may...

The current economic environment is incoherent and unpredictable, and the gap between available labor and expected growth grows wider every day. A pivot in consumer behavior toward eCommerce seems to have led to a noteworthy overhaul of supply chain management processes. The traditional business...

Despite economic fluctuations over the past year, average Americans continue to spend during the holiday season. The latest statistics suggest that online sales are projected to grow by 4.8% year-over-year, reaching $221.8 billion this year. Navigating the challenges of rising inflation and finding...

Rewind the clock about 15 years, and you won’t likely hear many business leaders expounding on the benefits of supply chain transparency. Today, however, it’s top of mind. Many consumers are more focused than ever on company sustainability, and production transparency can be an essential part of...

The past several years have witnessed a fundamental shift in how many people view sustainability worldwide. Moving forward, understanding—and centering—the three pillars of sustainability may be crucial to thriving as a business. While there are other factors at hand, it seems the Covid-19 pandemic...

To thrive in 2023 and beyond, many executives have realized the importance of pivoting toward technological innovation. Treasury management solutions are one of many ways your company can grow by tracking its operational finances and commercial commitments more efficiently. Automated software helps...