Continuity at the Core: Continuity Strategies

Continuity at the Core: Continuity Strategies

In part three of his series on business continuity, Jim Lawrence discusses strategies in four distinct areas of your credit union to help eliminate downtime and stay on a budget.

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Think Writing’s Important? Think Again. It’s Even More Valuable Than You Thought!

Think Writing’s Important? Think Again. It’s Even More Valuable Than You Thought!

Writing shouldn’t just be a skill, it should be a core competency of your organization. Dawn Moore questions whether your credit union truly grasps the importance of writing, and suggests ways to have it play a bigger role.

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Things to Consider When Switching Form Vendors

Things to Consider When Switching Form Vendors

There are a number of reasons a credit union might look to make a switch when it comes to their form vendor, but what should they consider before taking the plunge? Nick Hawkins has a few ideas.

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Mitigating Brute Force BIN Attacks

Mitigating Brute Force BIN Attacks

What can credit unions do to prevent or mitigate losses from brute force BIN attacks? Audit and compliance expert Jim Vilker and EFT expert Heather French explain what a brute force BIN attack is and what credit unions can do to limit the damage.

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Using Audits as Assets

Using Audits as Assets

Audits don’t have to be scary, nor do they have to be without rewards. Chief Financial Officer Bob Frizzle shows you how to get the most out of your audits and turn the inconvenience into an asset.

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The Key to Internal Fraud Controls? Get Back to the Basics

The Key to Internal Fraud Controls? Get Back to the Basics

Due to recent high profile embezzlement cases, Jim Vilker argues that what the industry really needs is to slow down, check all the boxes, and get back to the basics of internal auditing.

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The Strategy Behind Dual Bill Pay Vendors

The Strategy Behind Dual Bill Pay Vendors

A dual bill pay system can help credit unions save money when looking for an early deconversion. But how does it work, and what does it mean for your members? Nicole Cooper provides insight into the strategy.

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The Myth of Efficiency and the Allure of Scale

The Myth of Efficiency and the Allure of Scale

Do mergers and bank purchases, by increasing scale, also increase efficiency and lower operating costs? Or are credit unions focusing on the wrong method? Chip Filson argues the latter.

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A DIY Guide to SEO Part Two

A DIY Guide to SEO Part Two

In the second part of his series on search engine optimization, Casey Smith covers some of his top WordPress plugins, things to avoid, and how to become a triple threat.

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A DIY Guide to SEO Part One

A DIY Guide to SEO Part One

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be an expert to improve your SEO. Simply roll up your sleeves and get your toolbox out of the closet as Casey Smith delves into how search engine optimization works and how you can improve your website’s SEO all on your own.

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