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Take the time to make a general assessment of your business and make sure you’re aligned with your short-term and long-term goals. With the new tax season starting, now is the time to form new habits that will make the next tax season less stressful. Follow these tips to make your business’s tax time for the coming year easier.

Over the last several months, businesses have been confronted with unprecedented challenges – and it’s quickly becoming clear that the key to surviving in a changing world is the ability to adapt. Read our tips on how you can become a more adaptable business.

Scammers can be tricky, but the best defense is making sure your company and you understand the risks and what to do in these situations.

It’s important to understand what can be done early in the year to help make your business tax preparation easier while helping to reduce your tax burden.

Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can have a tremendous impact in helping small businesses reach potential customers.

As your business grows and becomes more advanced, so does the potential for something to go wrong with it. Whether the threat stems from weather, an accidental system malfunction or a targeted attack by criminals, it’s important to ask yourself: If a disaster was to strike my business, would I be ready?

Think long and hard about what expansion would mean for you, your team and your profits. Here are a few things to keep in mind when making your decision:

Keeping your business running smoothly requires periodic monitoring, adjusting, tweaking and planning.

The key to starting a successful business is careful planning.

For many business owners, equipment financing is a constant business consideration. You have a few different options, but in the end it boils down to the option of leasing versus purchasing.

Many business owners think they can simply sell their business when they decide it’s time to retire.  Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it might seem. Learn how to begin succession planning.

Business debt consolidation can be confusing. If you have questions, contact a First Commonwealth Business Services Officer.

A well-written business plan can measure your results easily against your plans and projections and help you make the needed adjustments to ensure growth going forward.

With so many changes in banking due to mergers and acquisitions, now may be a good time to review your financial relationships in your business. We hear often, what is the difference between a bank and a credit union and how does that benefit my business?

Don't allow your business to become defrauded. Take the following precautionary steps to prevent fraud and save your company's reputation and money.

Find out what you need to know about EMV and how it affect your business.

Contact First Commonwealth's Business Services department today to receive a free midyear review for your company.   

First Commonwealth offers commercial vehicle financing for all types of vehicles with competitive rates and terms.

Our online banking has given business members more freedom to bank on their own schedules, making it a little easier to find time to manage cash flow.

First Commonwealth is focused on helping small businesses by providing solutions that fit your company and help you succeed. 

If your business is looking to grow and expand; whether it’s for new equipment, a new location, renovations or a new vehicle; contact First Commonwealth Business Services .

Learn why you need to understand the 5C's of business credit when applying for a loan.

Our Business Services department can help you decide which one is best for your business.

Technology leads to ever changing ways of doing banking.

Having the right mix of advisors can help in the success of your business. 

Mike Zanette is proud to recommend First Commonwealth FCU and Business Services to people he knows.