Did you know that small businesses create two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year? More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business.
When Charitable Giving Is More Than Writing a Check: First Utah Bank’s Giving Back Recap for 2025
2025 marked a significant milestone for First Utah Bank: nearly $800,000 in charitable contributions to local organizations in a single year, making it the largest in our history. But that…
Safeguarding Your Business From External Fraud
Key Takeaways What is modern fraud? As technology evolves, so does fraud. In today’s world, criminals can target your business through sophisticated means, like through your email or ACH payments….
Business Banking Customer Spotlight: Wallboard Specialties
When Mike Middleton describes how his family’s construction company chooses projects, he doesn’t talk about profit margins or industry sectors. “We don’t really pick an industry. We just pick people,”…
10 Tips for Hiring a Good Bookkeeper
The search for a great bookkeeper is about more than finding someone who understands debits and credits. It’s about finding a trusted partner for your company’s financial journey. But how…
Last-Minute Tax Savings Strategies to Lower Your 2025 Tax Bill
Key Takeaways You have until December 31 to reduce your 2025 tax bill Max out your retirement accounts — 401(k)s up to $23,500, IRAs up to $7,000, or SEP/Solo 401(k)s…
Giving Back: The True Meaning of the Holidays at First Utah Bank
About 250 kids in the Salt Lake Valley will wake up Christmas morning with presents under the tree, thanks to First Utah Bank employees who take their holiday shopping very…
Business Banking Customer Spotlight: Dancing Moose Montessori School
Imagine a moose in a Park City backyard, kicking around a giant air ball like it’s the most natural thing in the world. For Joyce Sibbett, watching this unlikely scene…
Shop Local: A Guide to Utah Holiday Gift Markets
It’s that magical time of year, when festive music fills the air and neighborhoods transform with twinkling lights and holiday displays. It’s also a chance to do something special—to show…
Business Cyber Threats: Protecting Your Company and Customers
Key Takeaways Small businesses face serious cyber threats: Most cyberattacks target small businesses, but few are adequately prepared. A single attack can force a business to close. Common attacks include…