Financial Education Center

Clearing Obstacles to Sound Tax Policy

David Frederick, Adjunct Professor of Economics at Washington University, discusses some benefits and obstacles of using charitable strategies to sell a business.

Employers’ Considerations While Moving Forward

As businesses open or begin to open back up from the COVID-19 shutdown, here are some considerations for your business on moving forward.

Things to Do During the Quarantine That You’ve Put Off

During the slowdown of the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans found additional time on their hands. Read some items to put on your to-do list during quarantine.

Challenges to Growth

Ken Ziebart, Senior Vice President, Commercial Relationship and Group Manager at First Bank, discusses the challenges that business owners often face with new found growth.

Growing Your Small Business

As a leading small business lender in California, Illinois, and Missouri, First Bank can offer helpful advice on creating a business case and ironing out the details of the growth strategy for your business.

Business Financing Tips for Women Entrepreneurs

First Bank offers some helpful resources, as well as funding options for female entrepreneurs in Missouri to help them finance their companies.