Financial Education Center

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.

Growing Your Business in a Digitally-Transformed World

In today’s technology-driven world, businesses need to be empowered with the information needed to stay digitally on pace with their industry’s counterparts.

Family Business: Grooming the Next Generation

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

Downsides and Challenges to Growth

Read how facing the challenges of growth and adjusting accordingly, plays a key role in the success of your business.

How Charity Can Benefit your Family and Society When it’s Time to Sell your Business

Read how having an exit strategy in place before you decide to sell your business is as important as the plan to keep it running and profitable.

Lessons from the Great Recession – How to Weather the Next Storm

Here are some key takeaways from the Great Recession and lessons learned in its aftermath that can help to avoid negative financial moves.