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Why Is Small Business So Important?
First Commonwealth is focused on helping small businesses by providing solutions that fit your company and help you succeed.
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Inflation 101
What's really going on with Inflation in 2021? We navigate the stormy seas of Inflation and try to break it down.
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Applying for a Business Loan?
Learn why you need to understand the 5C's of business credit when applying for a loan.
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How to Utilize a Business Term Loan to Grow Your Business
Whether your business is a local leader of the industry keeping up with modern trends, or you’re continuing your business’s initial 10 year plan of expansion, term loans can be pivotal to your organization’s long term growth.
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Five of the Most Important Relationships a Small Business Owner Should Develop
Having the right mix of advisors can help in the success of your business.
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What to Know Before Financing a Business Vehicle
First Commonwealth offers commercial vehicle financing for all types of vehicles with competitive rates and terms.
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Preparing Your Business for Next Tax Season
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.
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Business Adaptability
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.
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Keeping Your Business Protected from Scams
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.
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Start Your Business Tax Planning Now
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.
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Social Networking for Small Businesses
Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can have a tremendous impact in helping small businesses reach potential customers.
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DISASTER RECOVERY PLANS – ARE YOU READY?
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?
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To Expand or not to Expand? Four Factors to Consider
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:
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Get in Gear for the New Year
Keeping your business running smoothly requires periodic monitoring, adjusting, tweaking and planning.
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Starting Your Own Business? Let Us Help!
The key to starting a successful business is careful planning.
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Financing Your Business - Buying vs. Leasing
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.
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Preparing for the Future of Your Business
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.
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Considerations for Business Loan Consolidation
Business debt consolidation can be confusing. If you have questions, contact a First Commonwealth Business Services Officer.
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Protecting Your Business from Fraud
Don't allow your business to become defrauded. Take the following precautionary steps to prevent fraud and save your company's reputation and money.
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How Does EMV Affect Your Business?
Find out what you need to know about EMV and how it affect your business.
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Five Items to Consider for Your Business's Midyear Review
Contact First Commonwealth's Business Services department today to receive a free midyear review for your company.
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Relax and Watch Your Cash Flow
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.
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Local Businesses Are Expanding
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 .
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Business Loans, Lines of Credit or Credit Cards
Our Business Services department can help you decide which one is best for your business.
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Technology in Banking
Technology leads to ever changing ways of doing banking.
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Small Business Spotlight: Zanette's Nazareth Grille
Mike Zanette is proud to recommend First Commonwealth FCU and Business Services to people he knows.