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Seeing the Vision, Sharing the Excitement
Martin Prieto's relationship with First Citizens is a partnership that goes beyond business.
What drove me to start my own business was to be able to provide a better opportunity for my kids, for my family, and accomplish the American dream.
Skilled Trades
Glover Construction: How Relationships Drive Family's Business and Banking Decisions
Entering the third generation of their family business, Glover Construction switched to First Citizens Bank because of their focus on service and relationships.
My dad taught me the value of relationships and how he conducted business a long time ago.
Security
Tips for Building a Cybersecurity Plan
Develop a plan to prevent the most common cyberattacks businesses face to help keep your company safe.
While today's cybersecurity threats aren't much different from those in the past, hackers are now using more sophisticated means to automate how they attack devices and systems.
Banking
An Overview of Real-Time Payments
Instant payments can enhance cash management by receiving funds 24/7, every day of the year. See how these popular services can help your business succeed.
Potential improvements to cash flow, easier reconciliation and 24/7/365 service levels have helped make instant payments increasingly popular among small to medium-sized businesses over the past few years.
Planning
Tips for Small Business Equipment Financing
Business owners should take advantage of these tips for managing small business equipment financing at the end of the year.
Small businesses can optimize tax benefits by strategically timing their capital expenditures.
Planning
How SBA Loans Can Simplify Business Exit Success
Discover how SBA loans may help reduce risk, attract more buyers and streamline your business exit.
One tool that may help streamline the process of selling your business and attract a larger pool of qualified buyers is the US Small Business Administration, or SBA, loan program.
Finance
Cannabis Industry Financing Sources
Explore cannabis funding options available for your business today.
Whether you're new or experienced in the cannabis industry, it's important to consider funding options that may help your growing business.
Starting a Business
Top 5 Tips for Buying a Business
Learn how an SBA loan can help you finance buying a business.
Whether you're acquiring a new business or expanding existing operations, an SBA loan can help finance your needs.
Skilled Trades
Transforming Healthcare Finance for a Better Patient Experience
Consider these financial solutions to help streamline your practice.
To succeed today, healthcare practices must adapt and embrace solutions that address these challenges head on.
Technology
Use Technology to Improve Customer Service
Learn how the right technology can help improve customer service for your business.
It's important to get creative with how you serve customers so they want to come back.
Cash Management
Know These Types of Payment Fraud
Learn the common types of payment fraud so you can know what to look out for and help keep your business secure.
Protect your business by verifying any payment requests from vendors or customers that look unusual.
Management
The Multichannel Marketing Approach
Your customers' satisfaction relies on your company having what they want, when they want it.
See how launching a multichannel marketing strategy can help you more effectively land sales.
Insurance
Why You Need Cyber Insurance
Cyber insurance can help your business recover after a security breach.
A cyber insurance policy may cost significantly less than recovery costs associated with a security incident.
Planning
Create a Strong Business Succession Plan
Protect what you built and leave your legacy intact with a solid business succession plan.
Follow these succession planning steps to help ensure your own reality matches your dream.
Skilled Trades
Convince Clients to Get HVAC Upgrades
Make a case for HVAC upgrades to help promote clients' long-term profits and success.
A newer HVAC system is also less likely to break down, reducing annual maintenance costs.
Credit
Tips for Getting Your First Small Business Loan
Knowing the basics of how to get a small business loan may help prepare you to get the capital you need.
While banks don't have universal rules about what makes a business creditworthy, most will evaluate three key factors: experience, credit and cash flow.
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