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First Citizens & Green Leaf: Breaking Barriers in Cannabis Banking
When Green Leaf committed to serving the cannabis industry, they faced major challenges. Here's how we're helping them innovate and break barriers.
Banking was a challenge the Green Leaf team was constantly trying to solve, but now, they feel a lot more comfortable.
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Growth Strategies for Cannabis Businesses
Read our report and learn how US cannabis companies are addressing business health, growth opportunities and financing.
First Citizens remains committed to addressing this challenge as the cannabis industry continues to evolve.
Management
Get Started on Your Compliance Journey
A corporate compliance program is an investment in the defense of your business's future.
The best compliance policy has little value if employees aren't aware of it.
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What's Covered by Commercial Auto Insurance?
Commercial vehicle insurance is crucial to protecting your company's fleet of vehicles, but it may also be helpful in other scenarios.
By insuring against the risk of any possible property damage, injuries, medical expenses or losses resulting from an accident or theft, you're effectively buffering your company's finances from potentially high claims and settlements.
Finance
How to Create a High-Efficiency Custom Manufacturing System
Companies can profitably scale to higher-volume, mass customization by enhancing these four areas.
Because quality is paramount, deepen relationships with suppliers that consistently deliver high-quality components on time and on budget.
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Business Basics of Tree Farming
Here's what you need to know about running a successful tree farming business.
You can sell directly to consumers, other businesses or wholesalers who then sell to consumers.
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What to Know About Setting Up a Grant
Your business can help your community with a charitable fund. And there are benefits for your business, too.
Putting a program in place not only benefits your community, but it's also smart for your business.
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Predictive Maintenance Optimization
Manufacturers can maximize critical assets and achieve efficiencies with predictive maintenance.
Extending the life of critical machines and equipment can go a long way in better managing capital and boosting ROI.
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Defining Success With Overseas Suppliers
Quality partnerships drive the likelihood of success in global sourcing relationships.
As with any business relationship, overseas partnerships carry risks.
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The Basics of Trade Association Fee Pricing
Trade association membership fees can be set based on your value, industry and operational costs.
Establishing fair fees starts with understanding your association's costs.
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Budgeting for Government Agencies
Engaging more managers in the initial agency budget discussions will drive powerful results.
As you work on the budget, maintain focus on the most important items and the objectives.
Risk Management
Prevent Manufacturing Fraud in Your Business
The specific types of manufacturing fraud you should watch out for depend on the nature of your operations.
Technology has never been more capable than it is today when it comes identifying potential manufacturing fraud risk.
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The Right Employees Can Help With Fundraising
Learn how to hire the right employees and train them for effective grant writing and fundraising plans.
Mentorship is one of the most effective ways businesses grow future leaders, and it can also work in a nonprofit setting.
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How to Effectively Counter Offshore Manufacturing Competition
To compete against offshore competitors, build a customer service organization they can't match.
In capital-intensive industries like manufacturing, offshoring provides a distinct financing advantage.
Operations
Keeping Distribution Costs Manageable
Distribution costs increased due to tariffs and the delivery speed demanded by online retail.
By improving operational efficiency and flexibility, wholesalers can remain competitive.
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Upgrading Your Trade Association Software
Use this as a guide when upgrading your trade association software.
Many companies now have integration partnerships that extend the capabilities of their technology.
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