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Need capital for your business. Consider an SBA Loan
business requires capital, an SBA loan backed by the Small Business Administration may help. Best Bank for SBA. Preferred SBA lender
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New Study: Nearly Half of Organizations Suffered a Third-Party Cyberattack or Data Breach in 2024
A joint study by the Ponemon Institute and Imprivata found that nearly half (47%) of global organizations experienced a data breach or cyberattack
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Small employers: Look before leaping into new MEP 401(k) option
Final rules governing multiple employer plans ("MEPs") are now on the table, leaving many small business owners wondering both what they should do to take advantage of the new rules and what they need to consider before jumping in. Small business owners have a wide variety of retirement planning options to choose from,
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What Really Keeps The Best Employees At Their Companies?
Nap rooms, video game consoles, ping-pong tables — that’s what employees want these days, right? Not exactly. Despite what a walk through some startup offices might lead you to believe, workers aren’t liable to fall in love with a company over a handful of gimmicks and perks. People today know better than to be won ove
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10 Smart Leadership Solutions For Every Challenge
What does it take to be a world-class leader, no matter the challenge? Let’s take a look at 10 solutions leaders can implement before a crisis, or in the heat of the moment, to meet problems head-on. 1. Make Yourself Approachable Maybe you’ve had people in your life where you could never be sure how they’d take bad new
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Cyberattacks in manufacturing: What’s driving the trend?
When it comes to cyberattacks, the manufacturing industry is taking a beating. Read on to find out why -- and what companies are doing about it
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Why supply chain security affects organizations everywhere
Supply chain security is becoming a priority for organizations everywhere. The pandemic exposed the need for more secure and resilient supply chain
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5 perks to offer your employees to increase your staff retention rate
1. Flexible working hours Offering flexible working hours to your staff can really help staff engagement and office morale without breaking the bank. Studies have shown that putting a flexible work scheme into your business enables your staff to feel more in control of their work-life balance and more trusted. This u
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3 Simple Ways Small Businesses Can Defend Against Cyberattacks
Small companies are increasingly in hackers’ crosshairs. Here are three steps you can take to ensure your security now
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A Quick Start to Your Wealth Management Plan
Your financial success is our first priority. With First Midwest Wealth Management1 financial services, you have a truly objective financial advocate working for you. First Midwest Bank is a regulated fiduciary and we are held to a higher standard of care – placing your interests ahead of our own. We can help you creat