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Balancing digital banking tools with personal service
Digital banking platforms are a critical piece in an organization’s financial management success. Important features including remote banking, financial reporting, fraud protection, electronic payments and international transactions, embedded in digital banking, allow your team to operate more efficiently, improve cash flow and deliver an overall better customer experience. At the same time, human relationships still […]
December 10, 2024
Is your business ready for an automated payment platform?
Why growing businesses are turning to Finrails AP™ As your business grows, are your financial operations keeping up? If your team is still handling payments manually, it might be time to consider automation. Streamlining payment workflows frees up your team to focus on strategic priorities, reduces errors and ensures your financial technology supports long-term growth. […]
February 21, 2025
Protect yourself from bank phone call scams
Signature will never ask for your password! Urgent: Beware of ongoing bank robocalling scam The latest bank robocalling scam involves scammers impersonating bank fraud departments, bank investigators or bank security departments. These scammers will try to trick you into telling them your personal data so they can hack into your account. The Federal Trade Commission […]
March 18, 2025
Q&A: Benz Metal CEO Jake van der Kooy
Benz Metal Products, Inc. understands a thing or two about seizing opportunities to build new relationships. The 53-year-old Menomonee Falls company sparked one of its most meaningful partnerships while standing on the sidelines at a children’s football game. Back in 1972, Anthonie van der Kooy bought Benz Metal after selling his own metal fabrication facility. […]
March 7, 2025
Ready to fuel business growth? How a strong bank relationship helps
By Bradley Kranich – Senior Vice President, Division Head – Commercial Banking, Wisconsin Market, Signature, a division of Esquire Bank Uncertainty is part of business. Economic shifts, industry disruptions and global events can shake even the strongest companies. But in times of challenge — or opportunity — the right banking partner can be your greatest asset, providing […]
April 3, 2025
Choosing a bank with the right treasury management capabilities: Key questions to ask
By Penny L. Foust – CTP, Senior Vice President, Signature, a division of Esquire Bank With 80% of businesses experiencing payments fraud in recent years, treasury management is more critical than ever. Yet, many companies overlook key questions when selecting a banking partner. Choosing the right banking partner isn’t just about the loan, rate and processing transactions — it’s […]
April 15, 2025
Financing a business acquisition? How one type of loan could help
By Erik Doucette – Vice President, Commercial Banking, Signature, a division of Esquire Bank, for Milwaukee Business Journal Acquiring a business is one of the most exciting — and complex — milestones in a business owner’s journey. Whether you’re a first-time owner or a seasoned investor, how you structure the financing can have long-term implications […]
June 12, 2025
Why every business should think about 401k plans — especially if they don’t have one
By Shaun Pesce, Retirement Plan Specialist, Signature, a division of Esquire Bank, for Milwaukee Business Journal When business owners think about 401(k) plans, they often view them as an employee perk—one of those benefits you consider once your company reaches a certain size or maturity. But what many don’t realize is that a 401(k) can […]
July 1, 2025
Chicago business climate: Challenges, resilience, and the road ahead
In a recent conversation on Chicago’s AM 560, Kevin Bastuga, Executive Vice President of Signature, a division of Esquire Bank, N.A, offered candid insights into the current business environment in the Chicago area. As a leader working closely with local entrepreneurs and mid-sized companies, Kevin has a front-row seat to both the headwinds and the […]
July 2, 2025
When business owners become real estate investors
By Steven M. Vernon III, Senior Vice President, Group Head, Commercial Real Estate for the Daily Herald It happens more often than you’d think: Suddenly, you’re a real estate investor. But you’re not an expert. Not really. You’ve built your wealth doing something else—and now you’re stepping into a space that’s capital-intensive, deadline-driven and full […]
July 27, 2025