Banking | 11.5.24

Your Guide to Business Structures

You have the idea, the product, and the cash to back you up – so what’s the next step to getting your business off the ground? Well, you can’t make it official without making your business legal. The trouble here is that there’s a wide variety of potential business structures that you can choose from, […]

Banking | 10.9.24

9 Ways to Master Password Security

In the ongoing battle against fraud, your first line of defense is a password. Our passwords are what stand between a cybercriminal and complete access to your device, account, finances, and other sensitive data. So it makes sense to make your password as strong as possible in order to keep fraudsters out, right? To kick […]

Banking | 09.24.24

Your Guide to Establishing Business Credit

You’ve got the right product and the right idea, now comes the hard part – getting your business off the ground. Of course, to do this you’ll likely need plenty of funding for a physical location, supplies, hiring staff, and other business needs. That’s where business credit comes into play. Just like a personal credit […]

Banking | 09.18.24

FFB Bank Wins 2024 Best Gold Bank

FFB Bank is excited to share our third win as Gold Best Bank for the 2024 Best of Central California Awards! Yet this award is more than a trophy on our shelf. It’s a testament to the hard work of our dedicated team and, most importantly, the incredible support we’ve received from the community that […]

Banking | 08.28.24

Building Financial Independence for College Students

As summer comes to an end, back-to-school season begins! For many, this time of year also means saying goodbye as students head off to college for the first time. While bittersweet for parents, college is also an incredibly exciting part of your kids’ lives! It’s their chance to forge their own path, set up their […]

Banking | 08.14.24

How to Start a Non-Profit

Saving the world is tough to do alone – so why not consider forming a non-profit? Non-profits can help you expand on your incredibly important work, but it can be tricky getting them off the ground. Between filing paperwork and finding the right staff, you want to be sure that you’re doing everything right before […]

Banking | 08.1.24

Countdown to Tailgate Season

The smell of BBQ in the air, conversation and laughter all around, the faint cheers of, “Go Dogs!” in the background . . . it’s almost time for tailgate season! And no one does tailgates quite like FFB Bank. In fact, it’s what we’re known for – aside from top-tier banking services of course! If […]

Banking | 07.26.24

The Art of Passing Down a Family Business

After spending years building up your business and seeing it succeed, it can be hard to walk away. This is especially true when family is at the heart of the operation, making it even more personal to you. However, all good things must come to an end, and there must be a day where you […]

Banking | 07.15.24

10 Financial Scams You Should Know About

When you pick up a phone call, answer an email, or check your mailbox, the last thing you want is to become the unsuspecting victim of a financial scam. Scammers are clever, and they’re finding more and more ways to trick you into giving up your money, account details, or personal information. As clever as […]

Banking | 07.1.24

6 Ways to Use Social Media for Your Business

Goodbye pound key, hello hashtag! There’s no denying that the dawn of social media has reshaped our entire social landscape, from slang to trends to the spread of information and, of course, marketing for your business. These days, it’s rare to find a company without a social media profile – for good reason. In a […]

Banking | 06.21.24

How to Start an Emergency Fund

You can’t make it through life without a few curveballs being thrown your way. Whether it’s a sprained wrist, a fender-bender, or a broken window at your business, it can be frustrating – and costly – to face these unexpected challenges. That’s why it’s best to prepare for the worst, and one way to do […]

Banking | 06.7.24

Why Personal Mid-Year Reviews Matter

June is here and that marks the official halfway point of 2024! As business owners, reaching this 6-month mark usually means that it’s time to conduct mid-year reviews with your employees. Mid-year reviews are a great way to check in with your team, reevaluate the goals that you set for your company, and determine whether […]