First Bank of the Lake: Money Making Tips for Your Business

Whether you are just now starting up a business at the Lake of the Ozarks or you have been a long time business owner in the area and are looking for a new bank to host all of your business banking accounts, our bank in Osage Beach is here for you! We specialize in offering a variety of business banking services including business checking accounts, business savings accounts, first free business checking accounts, and merchant services. To learn more about any of these services, check out our website at www.FirstBankLake.com or give us a call at (573) 348-2265. Our Lake of the Ozarks bank supports this community and the businesses that keep the work industry here going. Take a look at the following money making tips for your business. Remember, when you work with a local bank, like First Bank of the Lake, you put your money to work growing the local economy.

Be AHEAD of your competition and stay up to date on all of the latest trends in the industry.
It can be important that you do your market research and not just at the beginning of your business but as your business grows too. Industries can change and fluctuate all of the time and you could be missing out on a huge opportunity by not staying current.

Be unique and solve a problem that most people in your community may have.
It can be very tempting for a business to market themselves in a somewhat "sales-y" like way but think about it from a different perspective, if you were the customer, would you honestly enjoy seeing several Facebook posts, Twitter posts, TV commercials, and hearing radio commercials that just come off in a very "Me, Me, Me" sort of way, where the business talks more about themselves versus the need of the actual client? Likely the answer is no, so figure out what your clients need and present yourself as the solution.

Go above and beyond with your customer service.
Like most people, your customers likely want to be treated well! That being said, be sure to always greet them with a smile and treat them kindly, even when the business can be stressful.

First Bank of the Lake is Here For Your Local Business!

Are you a business person looking for a good solid banking relationship? We are sure we can help here! We have sole proprietor, LLC or corporate accounts in both checking and savings. We also offer merchant services and we know that accepting credit card and debit card payments from customers can be vital for your business sales. First Bank of the Lake has partnered with UP Payment Solutions to provide a quality Merchant Services program at the best price. In addition to credit card processing, Up Payments can meet all of your business needs including:

Point-Of-Sale Hardware and Software
Mobile Payments
eCommerce
24/7 customer service and support.

Contact Up Payment Solutions for a no obligation cost analysis today at salessupport@uppayments.com.

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