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Save Money Automatically

By Plumas Bank February 1, 2022 Money management

What’s the Easiest Way to Save?  The easiest and most effective way to save is automatically. This is how millions of employees save through 401(k) and other retirement programs at work. If you’re intimidated, start small.  How to Save Automatically Automatic savings means you have a process in place to save at regular …

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Is an SBA loan right for your business?

By Rodney Borges - SVP Small Business Lending October 25, 2021 Business loans

Loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration can provide a portion of the capital you need to kickstart your business and help it succeed. This guide will help you understand when to access SBA loans, from what they are to which small businesses qualify.  Plumas Bank is proud to have Preferred Lender status with the U.S Small …

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Protecting Your Business from Phishing Attacks

By Aaron Boigon - Plumas Bank EVP and Chief Information Officer September 28, 2021 Cybersecurity

So, there was the time that your company had a presentation about the dangers of phishing during a staff meeting … Oh.  You didn’t?  A training session on phishing doesn’t need to be boring — YouTube is full of examples of ways to do it well — and the subject needs to be addressed regularly at any company that cares about its …

Relationship Banking Shines in a Recession

By Andy Ryback - Plumas Bank President and CEO May 3, 2021 Community banking

Recessions are the true tests of banking relationships. They are the moments when small businesses need an ally and a true partner more than ever before. They are make-or-break times when a strong relationship with a local bank can make the ultimate difference.   The last recession gave us insight into how different banks supported …

Advancing Online Banking: Consumer Adoption Leaps Forward During the Pandemic

By Sarena Barker - Plumas Bank SVP Electronic Banking April 5, 2021 Online banking

Here’s the moment I knew our bank’s investment in online and mobile banking had made all the difference for our community:  One of our longstanding clients at Plumas Bank, a gentleman who began banking with us not long after the bank was established in 1980, called to enroll in our online banking services because of the pandemic. He’d …