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Blog: Buying vs. leasing business equipment: What works for you?
Traditionally, it's been easier for many businesses to lease rather than purchase new equipment since it costs less up front and can help you stay up-to-date with the latest technology. However, since Congress permanently set the Section 179 deduction limit at $500,000 in December 2015, small and mid-size businesses may qualify for a hefty tax break for buying equipment. Read More >
Blog: 68+ million dollars in California Competes Tax Credits available in March
Through 2024, the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is awarding California Competes Tax Credits to businesses that want to locate or stay and grow in California. The tax credits go to businesses that commit to certain employment or project investment requirements and provide their employees good wages and benefits. Read More >
Blog: Overcome your business concerns in 2017
Your business is unique. Yet surveys of small businesses show they’re often worried about the same challenges. So no matter what market or industry you operate in, finding solutions for common concerns can help your business thrive in 2017. A survey by Wasp Barcode Technology identified the top five concerns of small businesses. Read More >
Zions Bancorporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Results
SALT LAKE CITY, January 23, 2017 – Zions Bancorporation ("Zions" or "the Company") today reported net earnings applicable to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2016 of $125 million, or $0.60 per diluted common share, compared to net earnings applicable to common shareholders of $117 million, or $0.57 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2016 and net earnings applicable to common shareholders of $88 million, or $0.43 per diluted common share, for the fourth quarter of 2015. Annual net earnings applicable to common shareholders for 2016 was $411 million, or $1.99 per diluted common share, compared to $247 million, or $1.20 per diluted common share, for 2015. Read More >
California Bank & Trust Voted "Best Bank" in Orange County for Third Consecutive Year
California Bank & Trust (CB&T) has been voted “Best Bank” by the readers of The Orange County Register. This marks the third consecutive year CB&T has taken top honors as “Best Bank” in Orange County. The Orange County Register’s “Best of Orange County” Readers Poll is an annual survey in which readers vote for their favorite businesses and services in more than 75 categories, ranging from entertainment to finance.
Read More >Blog: 8 tips to create a successful promotion and boost sales
Black Friday is retail's biggest day — consumers spent $70.5 billion on the Friday after Thanksgiving in 2015, an average of $403.35 per shopper, according to Statistic Brain. But bargain hunters also recognize that Black Friday isn't their only option; they also spent more than $2 billion on Cyber Monday last year. Read More >
Zions Bancorporation Reports Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results
SALT LAKE CITY, October 24, 2016 – Zions Bancorporation ("Zions" or "the Company") today reported net earnings applicable to common shareholders for the third quarter of 2016 of $117 million, or $0.57 per diluted common share, compared to net earnings applicable to common shareholders of $91 million, or $0.44 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2016 and $84 million, or $0.41 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2015. Read More >
Blog: Expanding opportunities for women and business
What type of American businesses combined exceed the gross domestic product (GDP) of Brazil, Canada and South Korea — or the combined market capitalization of Apple, Microsoft, GE, Google and Sony? If you answered, "women-owned businesses in the United States," head to the front of the class! More than one-third (36.3 percent) of privately held businesses in the United States are now owned by women, up from 28.8 percent in 2007, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Read More >
California Bank & Trust Voted "Best Bank" in San Diego for Sixth Consecutive Year
California Bank & Trust (CB&T) has been voted “Best Bank” and “Best Commercial Bank” by the readers of The San Diego Union-Tribune. San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll is an annual survey in which readers vote for their favorite businesses and services in more than 175 categories, ranging from entertainment to finance. Read More >
Blog: Is government contracting right for you?
According to USASpending.gov, the government purchased nearly $440 billion in goods and services from the private sector in 2015. From construction to computer systems, supplies and commodities, the government has a wide range of needs to support its many agencies and if your business can meet the demand, there may be a great opportunity for profit. Read More >
