When practiced regularly, the simple act of giving thanks gives us something in return – perspective. In this season of gratitude, we reflect on where we are, how we got here, and the people who believed in us along the…
Most of us have fallen for a scam. If you were lucky, all it cost you was your phone number, a small amount of cash, or a bit of your pride. You might even consider it a small price to…
It’s commonly said that the first lockpick was invented shortly after the first lock. In other words, every innovation in security quickly meets its counterpart in crime. That’s certainly true in an age of firewalls and ransomware, passwords and hacks…
Marketing is often about predicting the future. Instead of crystal balls, we rely on psychology and sociology, instinct and emotion, to anticipate customer behavior. But in the end, we have to admit that customer behavior is… unpredictable. What should work…
It’s happened to nearly all of us at some point – we pull out our checkbook and locate a pen before realizing it’s been a while. We start to doubt ourselves: “Do I have to sign it? If so, front…
Imagine paying for a new car with 3,000lbs of wheat. Centuries ago, that wasn’t far from reality. In the earliest days of buying and selling, those conducting business abroad faced a serious challenge. How can you pay for goods or…
If you’ve written off your check program as “just a cost of doing business,” you’re not alone. In a world of mobile wallets and instant transfers, it’s natural that a check program would lose money, right? Well, not exactly. Across…
We’ve all heard the phrase “print is dead” — but for community banks and credit unions, nothing could be further from the truth. While digital marketing is faster and often more cost-effective, traditional print marketing still plays a vital role…
At Main Street, we’re all about helping community banks and credit unions flourish. But while business is important, it’s the places we call home – and the people who live there – that make the bottom line worth it. As…
The housing market of today defies analogy. Is it a roller coaster? A small boat on violent seas? If it were a stage production, would it be a comedy or tragedy? Both? Despite unsold inventory, tepid demand, and shaky consumer…