Banking | 06.9.23

Why Your Company Should Have a Mid-Year Review

It’s official, the first six months of 2023 have already flown by! With half the year gone, now is as good a time as ever for your company to have its mid-year review. If you’re a new business owner or new to the concept of a mid-year review, you may be wondering if it’s a […]

Banking | 06.1.23

FFB Wins Best Bank of Central California for 2023

FFB is excited to announce our second win as Best Bank for the Fresno Bee’s Best of Central California People’s Choice! This is a tremendous honor that means so much to us, especially since it comes from the place where it all started for our bank. So, to everyone who voted for us, we’d like […]

Banking | 05.31.23

5 Signs that Your Business is Ready to Expand

So, your business has had one successful year after another and now you’re wondering how to keep that winning streak going. For some business owners, looking to the future can mean thinking about expansion. While everyone wants their business to grow and progress, it can be difficult to know whether you’re ready to take this […]

Banking | 05.23.23

The 10-Step Checklist for Starting a Business

When you’ve got a winning business idea, the next move is to turn that vision into a reality. But if you’re new to being a businessowner, it can be tough figuring out where to start. Between finding funding for your business to obtaining the licenses and registrations needed to get your company off the ground, […]

Banking | 05.15.23

6 Scams Senior Citizens Need to Avoid

When it comes to scammers, no person is off limits – even if they’re elderly. In fact, senior citizens are at a higher risk of being targeted by scammers since they often have more money in savings and their lack of technological know-how can make them more trusting. So, to protect our grandparents, neighbors, older […]

Banking | 05.9.23

Preventing Mail Theft-Related Check Fraud

In recent years, criminals have begun to frequently target the U.S. Mail service and USPS mail carriers for a specific reason – to commit check fraud. In fact, the FBI found that losses from check fraud amount to $18 billion dollars each year. That’s equal to nearly 500 million checks!   As your fraud-fighting bank, FFB […]

Banking | 05.3.23

Perks of Shopping Small

Sure, we all love a trip to Target, a coffee from Starbucks, or flaunting a name brand on our clothes. While shopping from large businesses and chains may seem like an easy way to get the products and services you want, have you ever considered shopping from a small, local business instead? Not only will […]

Banking | 04.27.23

Teaching Kids About Financial Literacy

To secure a healthy financial future, you need to practice healthy financial habits. While this is true for people of all ages, it can be especially beneficial to start learning about money management at a young age. The question that parents then face is, “Where do I start?” While it may seem challenging to make […]

Banking | 04.25.23

Understanding ICS + CDARS

We get it. Protecting your deposits is important – especially now. With the occurrence of multiple bank closures, you want to make sure that you’re placing your money with a financial institution you can trust. As a member of the Intrafi network, FFB can provide that protection for its customers through ICS and CDARS. Still […]

Banking | 04.21.23

How to Keep Your Customers Coming Back

It’s a dilemma that any business owner may face during their career. You have a great product, and your opening was a success, yet you haven’t noticed any familiar faces returning for more. Sure, it’s nice to gain new customers, but as a business owner you also want to ensure that pre-existing customers will choose […]

Banking | 04.18.23

Loans vs. Lines of Credit

It’s finally happening! You’ve decided to take a chance and turn your business idea into a reality. The problem? You still need to figure out exactly how to finance your dream. This is where loans and lines of credit can come in handy. However, it may be hard to tell the difference between them – […]

Banking | 04.13.23

All About Checking Accounts

When you start at a new bank, one of the first things you’re likely to do is open a checking account. A checking account is a deposit account at a financial institution that allows you to both easily withdraw and deposit money. Unlike a savings account, a checking account allows you to access your money […]