Archive for 'Business & Economy'
Banks That Put You First
Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by Jeremy Gray.
It’s no surprise that personalized quality customer service is regularly found in locally-focused, safe, and reliable community banks. And it’s also not a coincidence that large financial institutions are scrambling to copy the smaller competition.
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Is Banking Just a Chore?
Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by Adam Weight.
Today I learned there are studies that show people view banking as a chore. The remarkable thing about this statement is not that people view banking as a chore, but that studies are actually being conducted to point out the rather obvious.
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The Myth of the Deaf Banker
Posted on 08. Mar, 2010 by Adam Weight.
Perhaps it’s due to all of the noise and chaos in the market today. Maybe it’s because of the “stuffy” stereotype assigned to bankers. But whatever the cause, I’m here to tell you that not all bankers are deaf.
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Banking is Changing (part 2 of a 2-part series)
Posted on 18. Feb, 2010 by Adam Weight.
The winners in 2010 and beyond (and the banks you should be looking to do business with) will no longer be determined by their products or services, but rather by how well they deliver on their promises and by their willingness to give back to the people and communities they serve.
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Banking is Changing (part 1 of a 2-part series)
Posted on 11. Feb, 2010 by Adam Weight.
I’m a firm believer that challenges are opportunities dressed in work clothes. By deduction, this means that we have a surplus of opportunity in our current economic environment. But before we can regroup and march forward we have to assess the past.
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Tips for Small Business: Surviving Today’s Financial Crisis
Posted on 10. Nov, 2009 by Adam Weight.
I’ve been looking for some good info for small business owners and stumbled upon this article. It’s longer than I would normally include on the Smart Banking Tips blog, but it’s a pretty quick read with some excellent advice.
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Manage Your Accounts Wisely and Guard Against Fees
Posted on 03. Nov, 2009 by Adam Weight.
During these challenging economic times, consumers are making tough financial choices–more so than they have ever had to do in the past. We want to be sure that consumers manage their accounts wisely, and avoid unnecessary fees.
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