How to Choose the Right Benefits Provider for your Company
Benefits are crucial to your company. They help you retain employees, improve team morale, and build a culture that supports your mission. So, of course, you want your benefits administration
What Every Manufacturer Should Know About Rising Oil Costs
Written by William M. Adkinson, Vice President, Fixed Income Manager, Equity Analyst, Portfolio Manager As a manufacturer, your business runs on fuel, literally and figuratively. But due to increased energy
How First American Bank Helped This Bottle Manufacturer Drive Success
Written by: Sarah Eikenberry, Vice President, Commercial Lending, First American Bank Nearly all new businesses face similar struggles as they push off the ground. Managing cash flow, balancing steady growth
Prepare for Business on the Global Stage
Author: Bastiaan Van Den Berg, Senior Vice President, International Banking “98 percent of all U.S. companies that export goods and services are small businesses.” Small and mid-size organizations account for an
Three Products that Protect Against Fluctuating Market Rates
Written by Steve Eikenberry, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending With the recent increase in interest rates and the prospect of the Federal Reserve raising short-term rates by up to 1.75%
Understanding Volatility in an Era of Economic Uncertainty
Written by John O’Rourke, Vice President, Private Banking and Wealth Advisor Rapid changes in asset prices—otherwise known as volatility—are an ever-present, often anxiety-inducing force in all markets. Yet, when considering
One Manufacturer’s Journey to Success Using Smart Lending Solutions and a Personalized Partnership
In 2008, a small medical device manufacturer with a unique niche came to First American Bank seeking guidance. Specializing in highly specialized sterile procedures, the company wanted to expand their
Inflation is Here. Plan Ahead and Protect Your Business With These Three Strategies
Author: Brian Hagan, First American Bank Florida Market President If you’re worried about the effects of inflation and resource scarcity on your business, taking early action to maintain profitability
Leaving Your Business in Good Hands: A Guide to Selling to Your Employees
Written by James Walrack, ESOP Specialist Selling your business is a complex and often emotional process that is best not rushed. Even if you’re in the early stages of
Four Questions to Ask Yourself When Thinking About Selling Your Business
Written by John O’Rourke, Vice President, Private Banking and Wealth Advisor After spending years, or even decades, building your business from scratch, the time will likely come when you
Three Products that Protect Against Fluctuating Market Rates
Written by Mark Kroencke, Executive Vice President, Commercial Lending; Steve Eikenberry, Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending Business owners are likely familiar with an old saying: the greater the risk,
Maintaining Steady Cashflow Throughout Business Cyclicality
Written by Brian Hagan, Florida Market President, First American Bank No matter how hard you work, business’s cyclical nature means you’re bound to have periods of slow growth. As