If you're in business in Utah, you're likely experiencing the reality of the expression "A rising tide lifts all boats." Business success across a number of industries is rippling through the economy, creating opportunities and fostering growth in... (Read More)

As the owner of a small to mid-sized business, you have many tasks: choosing your space, deciding whether to rent or buy, identifying your market, finding financing, sourcing your materials and services, hiring, managing and retaining your staff... (Read More)

As anyone who lives in Utah knows, it's a sunny state. Utah, like other western states, is endowed with one of the sunnier climates in the country. In fact, Salt Lake City is among the top 10 sunniest metropolitan areas in the United States, with... (Read More)

You have choices when it comes to banking services. You can do business with an independent, community bank or a megabank based somewhere else. At First Utah Bank, we believe there's simply no better place to do your banking — and grow your... (Read More)

Summer is by far the busiest season for family vacations in the United States. Unfortunately, scammers, con artists and thieves also know that many people let down their guard in the lazy, hazy days of summer, making them vulnerable targets... (Read More)

Small and mid-sized businesses have a lot to worry about: product quality, inventory, marketing, vendors and human resources. Payment processing? As important as it is to cash flow and to customer confidence, the payment processing process is often... (Read More)

Businesses may have been accepting credit and debit cards for years, but that doesn’t mean they understand all the terms, fees and options available to them. Just like the owner of a start-up, they have questions! That’s why we’ve invited... (Read More)

It's sometimes tempting to think that Utah's robust economy is a lucky result of hard work — and not much else. This article in Forbes magazine is a good reminder that our current good fortune, economically, results from decades of strategic... (Read More)

"Even the Lone Ranger didn't do it alone" — Harvey MacKay Owning a small business can be a scary and yet exhilarating proposition. When you're the owner, you call the shots, but you also take the risks and shoulder the responsibility for all... (Read More)