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Refresh with Low-Cost Small Business Marketing Ideas

May 3, 2023

Spring is known as a time to refresh, and one way every small business owner can do that without breaking the bank is to review their marketing plan and implement some new ideas. To help, the small business experts at BayFirst have compiled a list of 10 easy but impactful ways you can improve how you promote your business to stay top of mind for current customers and attract even more this spring and beyond.

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Taking Full Advantage of Your Tax Return

April 20, 2023

The average tax refund takes roughly three weeks to arrive, which gives those who filed at the tax deadline only a few short weeks to decide exactly how to use it. Though refund amounts vary from taxpayer to taxpayer, in 2022 the average refund was just over $3,000, which can go along way if spent wisely. 
 

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Go Green This Spring with BayFirst

April 10, 2023

At BayFirst, we take steps every day to go greener and help our environment. From implementing a comprehensive recycling program in our locations, to reaching 100% carbon neutral at our banking centers, and installing electric car charging ports at all of our locations, we’re proud to do our part.

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Spring Forward with Home Renovations This Spring

March 9, 2023

Spring is known as a time to start fresh, which makes it one of the most popular times for home improvement projects. And, with high home prices and many owners on the sidelines waiting for a better time to buy their next home, this spring could be a great time to tap into your home’s equity to cover the renovation costs. 

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Planning Ahead for Small Business Financing in 2023

February 15, 2023

The New Year inevitably brings with it predictions for the year ahead, including many about the future of small businesses in the US. Though, unsurprisingly, inflation, staffing and supply chain pressures are expected to persist, according to the experts, small business owners could also face additional obstacles related to securing financing in the year ahead. 
 

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Coming Up With Ways To Maximize Your Down Payment

January 5, 2023

After a year of skyrocketing home prices and high interest rates, many potential homebuyers who spent years saving up for a down payment have put their dreams of owning a home on hold. While many remain on the sidelines waiting for conditions to improve, when it comes to getting the most out those savings, there may be no better time than the present to act.

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Monitoring Your Credit Score With Our Credit Manager Tool

December 21, 2022

Your credit score is an important piece of your overall financial health puzzle. This three-digit number is a representation of your creditworthiness based on your credit history. It helps determine what loans you qualify for, the interest rates you will pay, what your credit limits will be and more.
 

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The ABCs of a CD (Certificate of Deposit)

December 8, 2022

When it comes to finding the best savings account to meet your long and short-term needs, there are many options, one of which is a Certificate of Deposit (also known as a CD). CDs were once a paper document from a financial institution that served as proof that your funds were being held in a bank for an agreed-upon amount of time. Though we’ve come a long way from paper receipts, CDs generally still work the same way.  
 

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Give a Financial Gift This Holiday Season

November 16, 2022

With the guidance of an expert at a trusted financial institution, you can find a gift for friends and family members of all ages that can improve their financial position, increase their financial knowledge, bring them one step closer to realizing a long- or short-term goal, or simply ensure they are better prepared for whatever the future holds. If you’re considering a financial gift this year, we’ve compiled a list of options to consider, each guaranteed to make this holiday season happier than ever.

 

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The Basics of Business Acquisition Loans

October 25, 2022

As Baby Boomers approach retirement and after two years of increased burnout resulting from the Pandemic, experts are expecting to see significantly more business owners opting to sell. For those looking to become an entrepreneur while avoiding much of the risk associated with starting a completely new business, there could be no better time than the present.
 

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