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April is Financial Literacy Awareness Month

April 1, 2025

First recognized by Congress in April 2004, the goal of Financial Literacy Awareness Month is to highlight the importance of financial literacy and give people the tools they need to make smart financial choices. The current financial literacy forecast shows the need for financial literacy is greater than ever. With this in mind, we have […]

The Financial Analysis: what it is, and why every small business owner should be doing it

August 23, 2024

Angelo DeCesaris, Vice-President and Business Relationship Manager at Fidelity Bank in Kingston, explains the basics of financial analysis and why regular evaluation is critical to the success of every small business.

Every Business Needs a Continuity Plan

July 25, 2023

Do you have a continuity plan? Gosh, we hope so. If the past few years have taught business owners anything, it’s to expect the unexpected. While business disruption is never easy, having a business continuity plan in place can ease some of the stress and financial hardship when a disaster occurs. The plan outlines protocol […]

7 strategies to help prevent business fraud

September 4, 2022

With an emphasis on online sales, curbside and delivery services, and remote work environments, businesses have adapted to comply with health and safety regulations. This shift has created a golden opportunity for scam artists and criminals specializing in business fraud.