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Business Banking Insights

Great banking relationships begin with outstanding products and services. But it’s the combination of knowledge and sector-specific expertise at Bridge Bank that brings our clients a competitive advantage. In Insights, we’ve assembled smart thinking from our bankers who work to stay ahead of the curve across a wide range of industries. It’s one more way our highly experienced bankers are committed to knowing more and doing more for our clients.

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How to Choose a Business Bank Tailored to Your Needs

Mike Lederman, senior managing director in Bridge Bank’s Technology Banking Group

Podcast: The State of Banking with Senior Managing Director in Bridge Bank’s Technology Banking Group, Mike Lederman

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When Is Your Startup Ready for an Accelerator? A Conversation With Techstars and OneSeven Tech – Part 1

How to identify the right banking partner for your technology company

Since 2009, there has been significant growth in the number of new technology companies as a result of an increased amount of capital available to entrepreneurs through venture capital, growth equity and corporate investment. Technological advances have

Know your operating cycles and you’ll find working capital easier to manage

Managing the working capital of a business tends to be a balancing act that requires a deft touch in order for the company to operate smoothly, says Michael Hengl, senior vice president and business line manager for Capital Finance Bridge Bank. Working

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Tips for securing an SBA loan

To successfully secure an SBA loan, it is important to fiercely prepare in advance of submitting an application to a lender.

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Why startups succeed

What is it about one startup that makes it succeed over another?

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SBA loans can help your business in more ways than you might think

Small Business Administration (SBA) loans can be a great resource for businesses that are struggling to obtain funding from traditional lenders, but they should not be viewed as a loan of last resort.

Be Clear About Your Company’s Needs Before Pursuing a New Line of Credit

One of the keys to securing an appropriate line of credit for your business is being clear about the problem you're trying to solve, says Kelly Cook, senior vice president, Technology Banking Group at Bridge Bank.

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Experience is key when developing your strategy to create an ESOP

The complexity of transitioning to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) can be intimidating, says Elisabeth C. Schutz, senior vice president and director for the ESOP Group at Bridge Bank. “Many attorneys and CPAs don’t want to spend the time and energ

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An ESOP Gives Business Owners a Chance to Ease Into Retirement

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) can be an effective way to create liquidity as well as serve as a means to transition your business to new ownership while providing an ownership benefit to employees. The issue with other options such as selling

7 Tips to Secure Passwords in a Digital Age

Before reusing a password, consider all of the data that could be at risk, both personally and professionally.

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6 Questions That Can Help You Evaluate Your Business Bank Relationship

Whatever the economic climate, it’s a good idea to make sure your bank is still meeting the needs of your business. With these six questions, you can evaluate the strength of your banking relationship.