Financial Education Center

Keeping Cash in Business with Proper Liquidity Management

Brett Tijanich, Commercial Team Leader and Senior Vice President at First Bank, discusses the importance of liquidity management for family-owned and privately-held businesses.

Family-Owned Businesses and Strong Cultures Can Go Hand-in-Hand

Help create a strong culture for your organization by reviewing takeaways from our own experience and other family-owned businesses.

Don't Want to End Up in Business with a Total Stranger? Have the Right Documents in Place.

Ensuring you’re working with the right business partner is a key to having a successful business and economic prosperity.

Know the Ins and Outs of the Appraisal Process When Purchasing Commercial Real Estate

First Bank’s Jeff Thornhill, Senior Vice President/Director of Real Estate Technical Services, discusses purchasing commercial real estate and the appraisal process.

Navigating a Business Loan: Know the 5 C's of Credit

First Bank’s Maria Hunter, Commercial Relationship Manager, explains the “Five C’s of Credit” when applying for a business loan.

Family Business: Grooming the Next Generation

A critical aspect of the longevity of a family business is selecting and preparing the next-generation leader.