The BankFive Business Blog


Informative Articles on financial topics and tips for your business.

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

7 Tips to Make Your Business More Energy Efficient This Spring

Not only is energy efficiency environmentally responsible, but it can also save you money, which you can put back into your business.

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

4 Ways Lockbox Services Can Help Your Business

Also called remittance processing, lockbox banking can help make check processing more secure, accurate, and timely.

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

3 Ways to Fund Your Business If You Don’t Qualify for a Loan

If your business needs funding and you’re not currently eligible for a business loan, it’s good to know that there are other financing options available.

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

Who Should Have Access to Your Business Financials?

Managing access to your business’s financial records and accounts is crucial for both protecting sensitive information and making informed business decisions.

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

How to Create a Customer Loyalty Program for Your Business

Building a customer loyalty program is one of the most effective marketing strategies to keep your customers engaged and coming back. 

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

6 Things to Consider When Buying an Existing Business

Here are some things to keep in mind if you are considering purchasing an established business.

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

5 Ways a Community Bank Can Help Your Business

Here are some practical and impactful benefits of choosing a community bank as a partner for your business.

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

6 Reasons Your Business Needs a POS System

Many of today’s POS systems are true command centers, allowing you to process transactions and payments, track orders, manage inventory, and more.

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BankFive — 
Business

New Federal Reporting Requirements for Small Businesses

Many small businesses will be impacted by a new law called the Corporate Transparency Act that goes into place on January 1, 2024. Learn more about these changes and how to report them. 

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

5 Ways to Prepare Your Business for the New Year

The end of the year can bring closure for many aspects of your business. It’s the ideal opportunity to assess and adjust your business practices so you can start with a clean slate in the new year.

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

4 Ways to Support Local Businesses This Holiday Season

Shopping locally offers numerous advantages, both for you and your neighborhood. Let's rally around our homegrown enterprises this holiday season.

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

8 Tips for Handling Holiday Stress as a Business Owner

With the holiday rush, it can be difficult to juggle increased demands on your business and still find time to enjoy the holidays with your family and friends.

Elicia & Matt Brum
Marissa Scott — 
Local Business Spotlights

Business Spotlight: Brum’s Ultimate Repair

Brum’s Ultimate Repair in Dartmouth has a customer-focused approach that stems from their all-hands-on-deck family business model.

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

5 Tips for Adding Ecommerce to Your Business Strategy

Whether you’re considering ecommerce as a way to expand your reach, or to better serve your existing customers, there are some basic things you should hash before getting started.

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

7 Ways to Strengthen Your Business’s Cybersecurity

Cyber attacks are predicted to double by 2025 in the U.S. due to an increase in technological capabilities. Here are 7 ways to strengthen your business’s cybersecurity efforts.

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

5 Steps to Starting a Business

If you’re looking to create a business of your own, here are 5 initial steps to help get you started.

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

6 Ways to Harness Technology for Your Small Business

Embracing change and adopting some of the latest tech advances could have lasting benefits for your business.

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Marissa Scott — 
Business

3 Tips for Handling Fast Growth as a Small Business

While growth is certainly a positive thing, it’s not always easy to handle unexpected increases in business.

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