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Marissa Scott
Business

How to Sell Your Small Business

Selling your small business can feel like an overwhelming task to take on. Here are some tips to ease the process. 

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Deirdre Jannerelli
Business

ROI Where it Counts: Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

Offering your employees a retirement plan can allow your business to incentivize, recruit and retain employees. Here are some retirement plans to consider.

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Deirdre Jannerelli
Business

Phishing Scam Targets Small Businesses via Fake COVID-19 Loan Page

A new phishing scam is targeting small businesses. This one spoofs the SBA's website and email address. Learn more about this scam and recommended precautions.

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Deirdre Jannerelli
Business

Small Business Scams to Watch Out for During COVID-19

With fraud of all types on the rise, it's critical for business owners to stay vigilant and alert. Here are some of the recent scams targeting small businesses.

small business owner with reopening sign
Deirdre Jannerelli
Business

6 Things to Consider When Reopening Your Business

It's normal to have anxiety and fears about reopening your business. Here are 6 tips to help ensure a smooth and safe reopening for your employees and community.   

Deirdre Jannerelli
Local Business Spotlights

Abundant Beauty by Design: A COVID-19 Success Story

COVID-19 could have proved disastrous for local business Abundant Beauty by Design, but with some fast thinking they've been able to successfully navigate the pandemic.

Mallard Printing Owners Jeff Marques and Bob Lunquest Wearing Some of Their Disposable COVID-19 Masks
Deirdre Jannerelli
Local Business Spotlights

Mallard Printing: A COVID-19 Success Story

COVID-19 has been hard on local businesses. But with some quick-thinking, Mallard Printing has been able to successfully pivot its business & help the community as well!

Male and female small businesses owners working on laptop
Deirdre Jannerelli
Business

Tips to Help Your Small Business Survive the COVID-19 Pandemic

The top priority for many small businesses right now is surviving COVID-19. Here are 6 tips to help keep your business afloat during the pandemic.

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Deirdre Jannerelli
Business

Help Avoid Common Mistakes When Applying for a Business Loan

With good planning and some due diligence, you can avoid common application mistakes and increase your chances of securing the funds your business needs.

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Deirdre Jannerelli
Business

Personal Credit Scores vs. Business Credit Scores

Does your personal credit impact your business' credit, and vice versa?

Don Giumetti, Owner of Shepard Group, Inc standing next to one of his company's trucks
BankFive
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Profile - 53 Hours of Plowing Snow Redefines a "Long Workday"

Don Giumetti is a strong manager and operator who has worked hard to turn Shepard Group, Inc. into a thriving business. And BankFive is proud to celebrate him!

Check presentation at the Narrows Center for the Arts
Andrea Rodrigues
Business

BankFive Awards Grant Totaling $30,000 To The Narrows Center for the Arts

BankFive is proud to announce that it has recently awarded a $30,000 grant to the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Business

BankFive Selected to Participate in the Small Business Banking Partnership

For the ninth year, BankFive has been selected to participate in the Small Business Banking Partnership created by the Massachusetts State Treasury.

Deirdre Jannerelli
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Profile - An Authentic Portuguese Café in the Heart of Fall River

Sara and Antonio Rodrigues have worked hard to turn Barcelos Bakery into a thriving business. And BankFive is proud to celebrate them!

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Andrea Rodrigues
Business

Protect Your Business Network from Ransomware

In recognition of October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month here are five tips to help businesses protect themselves again ransomware attacks.

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Andrea Rodrigues
Business

5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Account Fraud

Follow these tips to keep your small business safe from account fraud.

Carlos Ferreira
Deirdre Jannerelli
Local Business Spotlights

Local Business Profile | SouthCoast Domino's Goes High-Tech

Carlos Ferreira has worked hard to grow his local Domino’s business here in the SouthCoast, and we at BankFive are proud to celebrate his success!

Bank Five Blog
Andrea Rodrigues
Business

Mortgage Originator and Mortgage Broker - What’s the Difference?

If this question came up in a pop quiz — What’s the difference between a mortgage originator and a mortgage broker? — would you know how to respond?