In Utah and the rest of the country, it's a great time to own a small business. Confidence among small business owners is higher than it has been in years, with the majority of small businesses expecting faster growth, higher revenue and more... (Read More)

Does your growing business need more space? Or could your company benefit from renovating and/or expanding your current facility? The U.S. Small Business Administration's 504 loan program provides a great option for long-term financing for the... (Read More)

When was the last time you ordered your credit report? If you're like most people, it's been too long. It used to be a lot more of a hassle to order your credit report. Today, it's super easy —you can go to annualcreditreport.com, order yours for... (Read More)

How do you grow your company? So many business owners are focused on external factors, but they are missing one obvious yet important component: employees! Enter intrapreneurship. More commonly known as business builders, employees can be growing or... (Read More)

When it comes to small business lending, working with a community bank has its advantages. At First Utah Bank, we get to know you and your business and provide customized lending solutions. Our bank also makes decisions locally, and often much more... (Read More)

So much of what we’re told about nurturing creativity doesn't really translate into tangible results. We're told we need brainstorming sessions and daylong staff retreats to tap into our innovative spirit. But that’s actually not the reality... (Read More)

Utah's job growth rate remains one of the strongest in the country, according to the 2019 Economic Report to the Governor. The number of jobs in Utah increased by about 48,500 to 1.5 million in 2018, according to the report, a year-over-year... (Read More)

Is your business taking advantage of our eStatement service? If not, you might consider the benefits of receiving your monthly statements electronically. While you're at it, please consider signing up for our new eNotice service. This service allows... (Read More)

Is your business struggling to recruit and keep quality employees? If so, that means you're in the mainstream of Utah businesses. In fact, the 2019 Economic Report to the Governor says labor shortages remain one of the state's key challenges... (Read More)