Small business owners can’t overlook their fraud prevention strategies. The extra cash you might save from cutting corners isn’t worth the money you could lose to scams and hackers. Ensure your employees are well-versed on all the latest techniques cybercriminals use to obtain corporate money and...

Weighing the pros and cons of cash vs. credit can help you strategize your spending habits and get the most out of your money. If you’re wondering if you should carry cash or rely on plastic, consider your financial goals first. Here’s a guide to getting started. You have plenty of ways to spend...

In the complex and fast-paced modern business world, you need an advanced set of treasury solutions to keep your information secure, increase your operational efficiency, and improve your cash flow. Read more on how treasury solutions can help improve your productivity and simplify workflow. In the...

Cryptocurrency scam threats continue to grow and are now the preferred payment method for fraudsters. According to the Federal Trade Commission in 2022, cryptocurrency was the most common payment method for fraudulent activity, with approximately $2 billion in transfers. Here’s an overview of...

Don’t let fraud prevention fall by the wayside. To survive in a world full of scammers and thieves, small businesses must take cybersecurity and check fraud seriously. Never trust a suspicious check, and don’t hesitate to request an alternative payment. Utilizing check payments to pay your vendors...

A vigilant remote work policy is the only way to safeguard your at-home employees from cybersecurity threats. While we’ve learned the value of remote and hybrid work over the past few years, we’ve also identified the pain points. Outside the office, your employees, their data, and your business...

The unfortunate reality is that cybercrime continues to pay, and as such, it continues to grow. This makes cybersecurity for small business an especially important topic for the small business world as most smaller companies have limited budgets—and therefore limited protection. Read more on how you...

Protecting our seniors from scams is crucial. Learn effective defensive tactics against scams targeting seniors to safeguard their finances. Don't let scammers take advantage! After a life of hard work, many baby boomers are now transitioning into their golden years. Perhaps you have already retired...

Ranked Among the Highest Purchase Volumes for U.S. Visa® and Mastercard Commercial Card Issuers September 7, 2023 — Fresno, California - Premier Valley Bank, a division of HTLF Bank, through its parent company, Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), continues to display consistent strength in...

Bad actors have more than one tactic to get your attention on social media – they may also try to get their victims to join in on bank fraud schemes. Don’t become a victim of these fraudsters and their schemes. Read on to learn how to help protect yourself. Scammers are using social media platforms...

The future looks bright for American manufacturing, and this rings especially true for companies planning to reshore or nearshore their manufacturing facilities. Reshoring manufacturing can help rebuild America’s once-buzzing industry. Learn more on what you can expect and what reshoring can do for...

Primary Source of Fraud: Business Email Comprise Email communication plays a major role in how many businesses conduct their daily operations. Fraudsters continue to adapt their business email compromise (or “BEC”) schemes, as well. While they may target an entire organization, they often focus...