For young professionals, renting your first house, apartment, or duplex can seem very intimidating and a big responsibility to uphold. There is a lot that goes into the renting process that you may not realize, such as, choosing what type of housing you want, where it is located, and what the landlord does or doesn’t provide. The place you call home is a large investment with an outlay of payments that can become costly and out of budget quickly if not thought through in its entirety.
Starting out at your first job and being provided with a professional dress code to follow can seem like a very large investment and stressful challenge. However, it doesn’t have to be either. You may be wondering what’s too fancy or too casual, or what’s acceptable and what’s not. The answer is...it depends, and it can be hard to decode.
While we can’t help you find the perfect gift this holiday season, we can help make the purchasing process more convenient and secure when you do. Whether you prefer to shop in person or online, you can shop with confidence this holiday season when you use your Bank Independent Debit Card. Debit cards are easy to use, accepted most anywhere, and come free with your Bank Independent checking account.
When you think of digital banking, you might imagine simple electronic transactions. However, digital banking encompasses so much more. The model of digital banking has become more prevalent and necessary in the current environment. The demand for digital banking grows every day along with its capabilities and benefits. No matter where you are, digital banking provides convenience and multifaceted features to meet your banking needs.
Many young job seekers, typically between the ages of 18 and 25, are entering what seems to be a plentiful job market. As you take a closer look at the jobs available, you may find fewer opportunities in your specific field of interest. However, there are some tools that well help set you apart, especially as you begin looking for your first post-education position. Let’s touch on the networking tool LinkedIn.
Retail and business owners understand how important having the right merchant services can be to the success of their business. Merchant services are basically a business’s ability to process payments for goods or services through a multitude of transactions such as card readers, contactless payments, or online shopping. So, why rely on a simple plug-in card reader to run your business? It’s like trying to put a square peg into a round hole...it’s just not a good fit.
No matter what size business you own, great products, excellent customer service and a good reputation are critical success factors for your business. However, without loyal customers and repeat business, these other qualities may easily get lost in the landscape of competition. Loyalty programs and gift cards can help cultivate customer loyalty while increasing visibility for new and potential customers. Here are five essential steps to begin building loyalty for your business.
Vacations, emergency road trips, out of town holiday plans. These are experiences we each go through at some point in time. Your life isn’t tied to one location, so why should your finances be? From Florence, Alabama, to Florence, Italy, our Digital Sales Office can take care of your banking needs.
While many consumers may have had one banking relationship in the past, surveys show that the average American now has 5.3 accounts open across all types of financial institutions. So, you might have a checking, savings, and possibly a credit card with your primary bank. You may also have opened an account associated with work, school or due to a prior move.
Sheffield, Ala.− Monday, August 30, 2021 – Bank Independent was recently recognized by Mastercard as the winner of the “Doing Well by Doing Good” 2021 award. This national award is conferred annually to one financial institution deemed best for their use of assets in community service or charitable contributions.
