Growing Revenue

Insights and perspectives that get you up to speed on the changing landscape of small business banking.

Construction and Trades Reveal How Small Business Banking Actually Grows

Feb 9, 2026
Missed the webinar? Watch it here. In short, construction and trades are 15–20% of small businesses in most local markets — and roughly $1.5T in annual spend. These businesses run ...

Small Business Banking Is Not Broken. Bank Alignment Is.

Jan 29, 2026
Missed the webinar? Watch it here. In short, small business demand is not the problem. Millions of accounts, constant new-business formation, and rising owner engagement all prove ...

The Business Case for Smarter Business Checking

Jan 14, 2026
In conversations with banks and credit unions, we’re hearing a sharper focus on business checking, driven by what institutions are seeing in small business behavior and ...

Three Key Trends Reshaping Small Business Digital Banking in 2025

Sep 22, 2025
The landscape of small business digital banking continues to evolve, and expectations have shifted. According to the 2025 Small Business Digital Banking Vendor Scorecard from ...

It's Time to Rethink Business Checking

Sep 9, 2025
You Provide the Account, We'll Provide the Tech. Small business owners are increasingly looking for more than just a deposit account from their financial institution. They want a ...

Unlocking the Full Value of Small Business Banking: Introducing the New Autobooks Packages

Jul 25, 2025
Small businesses are evolving, and so are their financial needs. In today’s digital-first economy, small business owners expect more than a traditional checking account. They need ...

Five Strategies for Small Business Success — Part 1: Unlocking Growth through Personalization and Payments

Mar 3, 2025
Small businesses are essential to local economies, yet many financial institutions struggle to meet their evolving needs. With increasing competition from fintechs and third-party ...

Why the Ability to Accept Online Payments Will Lock in — and Transform — Small Business Relationships at Your Institution.

Aug 20, 2021
Out of necessity, small businesses are searching for an easier way to accept payments and make deposits. Fintech challengers are capitalizing on this opportunity — and supplanting ...

How FIs Can Beat Non-Bank Fintechs For Business Deposits

Aug 26, 2020
Featured in Financial Brand, this blog post summarizes the challenges financial institutions face when it comes to competing against non-bank providers and defines a new path ...

Moment of Need to Resolution

Mar 6, 2020
Derik talks with Lee Wetherington about his latest article that defines the new "Killer Digital KPI" - Moment of Need to Resolution.

Earning Extra: Finding the Side Hustlers Within Your Institution

Jan 1, 2018
Research shows more people are leaning on side hustles to supplement their income. This year alone, side hustlers increased 6.3 percent to 15 million Americans, a number that has ...

Community Choice and 4Front Credit Unions Share How They are Growing Deposits

Jan 1, 2018
This summer, we proudly announced that three of our early adopter financial institution clients have accrued more than $8 million in receivables within their first year in market.