Financial Education Center

Giving to Grow: Core Values in a Family Business

Core values are what drive our daily decisions. From how we interact with others to the causes we support, everyone is motivated differently. This can also be the case for businesses.

Supply Chain Woes Trouble Small Business

Disruption. Over the last two years, it has been a constant in our lives. For small businesses, the disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic has been relentless.

Webinar: First Bank Financial Education Center Presents – Making the Most of the Employee Retention Tax Credit

The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was created to encourage employers to keep their workforces intact during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been available for more than a year.

Pandemic Challenges Continue to Plague Minority-Owned Businesses

Throughout the pandemic, businesses of all sizes were tasked with navigating evolving restrictions, requirements, and guidelines.

Consolidated Appropriations Act Provides Relief to Individuals and Businesses

On Sunday, December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA 2021) was signed into law. Major relief provisions are summarized here, as well as some additional tax provisions.

Business Financing Tips for Women Entrepreneurs

First Bank offers some helpful resources, as well as funding options for female entrepreneurs in Missouri to help them finance their companies.