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Your financial well-being is our priority. Beyond our valuable products and services, we're happy to provide informative articles on a variety of financial topics, and tips you can put into action.

man looking at papers in a factory
Marissa Scott
— Business

What to Look for in a Business Checking Account

Finding a checking account that meets the needs of your business can ensure a long-lasting banking relationship. Here are some tips when weighing the options.

two people reviewing a list on a clipboard
Marissa Scott
— Business

Insuring Your Small Business

Determining necessary and required insurance is an essential part of owning or creating a small business. Here is an overview of some of your options.

people shaking hands over business graphs
Marissa Scott
— Business

How to Sell Your Small Business

Selling your small business can feel like an overwhelming task to take on. Here are some tips to ease the process. 

retirement plan
Deirdre Jannerelli
— Business

ROI Where it Counts: Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

Offering your employees a retirement plan can allow your business to incentivize, recruit and retain employees. Here are some retirement plans to consider.

Deirdre Jannerelli
— Local Business Spotlights

Abundant Beauty by Design: A COVID-19 Success Story

COVID-19 could have proved disastrous for local business Abundant Beauty by Design, but with some fast thinking they've been able to successfully navigate the pandemic.

Mallard Printing Owners Jeff Marques and Bob Lunquest Wearing Some of Their Disposable COVID-19 Masks
Deirdre Jannerelli
— Local Business Spotlights

Mallard Printing: A COVID-19 Success Story

COVID-19 has been hard on local businesses. But with some quick-thinking, Mallard Printing has been able to successfully pivot its business & help the community as well!

hand filling out a small business loan application
Deirdre Jannerelli
— Business

Help Avoid Common Mistakes When Applying for a Business Loan

With good planning and some due diligence, you can avoid common application mistakes and increase your chances of securing the funds your business needs.

two business owners doing inventory
Deirdre Jannerelli
— Business

Personal Credit Scores vs. Business Credit Scores

Does your personal credit impact your business' credit, and vice versa?

Don Giumetti, Owner of Shepard Group, Inc standing next to one of his company's trucks
BankFive
— Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Profile - 53 Hours of Plowing Snow Redefines a "Long Workday"

Don Giumetti is a strong manager and operator who has worked hard to turn Shepard Group, Inc. into a thriving business. And BankFive is proud to celebrate him!

Check presentation at the Narrows Center for the Arts
Andrea Rodrigues
— Business

BankFive Awards Grant Totaling $30,000 To The Narrows Center for the Arts

BankFive is proud to announce that it has recently awarded a $30,000 grant to the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River.

Deirdre Jannerelli
— Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Profile - An Authentic Portuguese Café in the Heart of Fall River

Sara and Antonio Rodrigues have worked hard to turn Barcelos Bakery into a thriving business. And BankFive is proud to celebrate them!

Carlos Ferreira
Deirdre Jannerelli
— Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Profile | SouthCoast Domino's Goes High-Tech

Carlos Ferreira has worked hard to grow his local Domino’s business here in the SouthCoast, and we at BankFive are proud to celebrate his success!