How Marketing Can Elevate Your Small Business Apr 23rd, 2024 by: Marketing Inbox Banking SolutionsBanking TipsBusiness TipsSBA LoansSmall Business How Marketing Can Elevate Your Small Business Small businesses often encounter unique challenges when attracting customers and competing in the market. Limited resources, budget constraints, and a smaller customer base requires intelligent and effective marketing strategies. And that will look different for every small business, depending on your goals, budget, target audience, and product. One ... Read More
What Funding is Right For My Business? Apr 22nd, 2024 by: Marketing Inbox Banking SolutionsBanking TipsBusiness TipsSBA LoansSmall Business What Funding is Right For My Business? In the dynamic landscape of business financing, entrepreneurs often find themselves navigating a myriad of options to secure the capital essential for growth. Choosing the right funding source is pivotal, and understanding the pros and cons of each option is crucial for making informed decisions. Here we explore ... Read More
SBA Changes: What You Need to Know for Small Business Success Apr 2nd, 2024 by: Marketing Inbox Security SBA Changes: What You Need to Know for Small Business Success In the ever-evolving landscape of small business financing, staying informed about the latest changes can make all the difference in securing the capital your business needs to thrive. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has recently introduced several significant updates to its lending solutions, offering ... Read More
Welcome to the New Hillcrest Bank Website Jan 24th, 2024 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director New Hillcrest Bank Website Enhancements The enhanced Hillcrest Bank website launched on Wednesday, January 24. We've been working hard to bring you all the same features you already use and enjoy, with an updated design. Online and Mobile Banking The website design changes will not impact online or mobile banking or any functionality within those systems. Logging in ... Read More
Introducing The New Hillcrest Bank Logo Sep 20th, 2023 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Security Over the next few months, we plan to roll out our new Hillcrest Bank logo across our website, emails, statements, online and mobile banking, and more. The new logo represents the holistic approach we take and the complete solution we offer to help you reach your business and personal financial goals. Thank you for the ... Read More
What Is So Positive About Positive Pay? Jun 27th, 2023 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Banking SolutionsBusiness TipsSecurity Old School crime is back and check fraud is surging. Thankfully, businesses are turning to digital payments and electronic alternatives like card and ACH. Unfortunately, some business owners are committed to paper and use checks as part of their daily operations. Simply search the term “check washing” into any search engine and you will discover ... Read More
Treasury Management Business Banking Solutions Jun 1st, 2023 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Banking SolutionsBusiness Tips At Hillcrest Bank we understand that operating a business is a lot of work, and it is our priority to provide our clients with the best tools and services to keep business running smoothly. Here we outline the products and services that Hillcrest Bank offers through the Treasury Management platform. In addition to the comprehensive ... Read More
Looking Ahead: Business Planning For 2023 Feb 6th, 2023 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Business Tips Business Planning for 2023 In September, a group of Colorado business executives discussed the unique challenges faced in 2022 to identify opportunities for business in the upcoming year. In 2022, all businesses faced several challenges. From the corner mom-and-pop shop to large mega-corporations, there were unique obstacles to overcome. From supply chain stalls to the ... Read More
5 Reasons Why Cash Flow Is Important To Small Business Jun 14th, 2022 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Business Tips 5 Reasons Why Cash Flow Is Important To Small Businesses Everyone knows that money is important in business, but how about the specifics? Here are 5 reasons why cash flow is so important to small businesses. When it comes to cash, the obvious takeaway is that money in is good, money out is not so ... Read More
Imposter Scams: What Are They And How Can You Protect Yourself From Them? Sep 9th, 2021 by: Anna Beam, Vice President | Associate Marketing Director Banking TipsInformation SecurityInternet SecuritySecurity What was the No. 1 type of fraud Americans reported in 2020? If you guessed imposter scams, you’re correct. The Federal Trade Commission filed nearly 500,000 complaints about imposter scams last year — marking imposter scams the most common form of fraud reported to the FTC in 2020. Imposter scammers lie about their identity — ... Read More