Banking | 07.15.24

10 Financial Scams You Should Know About

When you pick up a phone call, answer an email, or check your mailbox, the last thing you want is to become the unsuspecting victim of a financial scam. Scammers are clever, and they’re finding more and more ways to trick you into giving up your money, account details, or personal information. As clever as […]

Banking | 07.1.24

6 Ways to Use Social Media for Your Business

Goodbye pound key, hello hashtag! There’s no denying that the dawn of social media has reshaped our entire social landscape, from slang to trends to the spread of information and, of course, marketing for your business. These days, it’s rare to find a company without a social media profile – for good reason. In a […]

Banking | 06.21.24

How to Start an Emergency Fund

You can’t make it through life without a few curveballs being thrown your way. Whether it’s a sprained wrist, a fender-bender, or a broken window at your business, it can be frustrating – and costly – to face these unexpected challenges. That’s why it’s best to prepare for the worst, and one way to do […]

Banking | 06.7.24

Why Personal Mid-Year Reviews Matter

June is here and that marks the official halfway point of 2024! As business owners, reaching this 6-month mark usually means that it’s time to conduct mid-year reviews with your employees. Mid-year reviews are a great way to check in with your team, reevaluate the goals that you set for your company, and determine whether […]

Banking | 05.22.24

Highlights from FFB Bank’s 4th Annual BBQ Competition

At FFB Bank there’s 3 major events we look forward to every year – our staff gala, tailgate season, and the FFB BBQ Cook-Off! This year, the competition truly heated up with new competitors and a new twist. Not only was our staff hungry for a chance to wear our FFB BBQ championship belt, but […]

Banking | 05.13.24

9 Money Management Basics for Small Business Owners

Being a small business owner means being responsible for many different aspects of your business operations – including its finances. When you’ve done all the hard work of turning your passion into your livelihood, it’s essential to keep the financial side of things in good standing so your business can thrive. Of course, managing finances […]

Banking | 04.26.24

5 Keys to Financial Literacy

Have you created your budget for the upcoming month? Do you have a savings account set up that you’re actively contributing to? Or have you been taking steps to manage your debt, keep your credit score up, and protect your accounts from fraud? All of these money-management steps are what make up the pillars of […]

Banking | 04.24.24

8 Ways to Manage Workplace Stress

No matter your industry or position, nearly everyone is bound to experience workplace stress at some point. From long hours to pressing deadlines to conflict with coworkers, there are a number of work-related stressors that could be preventing you from bringing your A-game to the office. That’s because stress – especially chronic stress – can […]

Banking | 04.4.24

Real or Spoof? How to Know When a Website is Fake

Take a good look at the link a stranger just sent you. Notice anything wrong with it? You might not at first glance, but the second you open it and look a little deeper, you’ll likely see that the webpage is a little off. That’s because it’s probably a spoofed website instead of the real […]

Banking | 03.29.24

Why Mom-and-Pop Businesses Deserve Our Support

You’re driving through your hometown, passing by chain restaurants and popular retailers, when you turn the corner and recognize the family-run pizza place that’s been there since you were a kid. But maybe instead of a pizzeria, it’s a barber shop, an ice cream parlor, or a clothing boutique. No matter what type of store […]

Banking | 03.18.24

What to Know About the Latest Check Fraud Schemes

When we say the words “check fraud,” I bet you think to yourself, “How often does that actually happen?” or “Well that won’t happen to me, will it?” The truth is that while paper checks may seem old fashioned, check fraud is still on trend with rising numbers every year. In fact, the banking world […]

Banking | 03.7.24

Meet FFB POS

So, the restaurant you started a few years ago has been staying booked and busy. Or maybe business is booming at the bookstore you opened last year. Either way, as you reap the rewards of your hard work, you’ll want to equip your business with the right tools to streamline operations, track your new employees, […]