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What Is a Certificate of Deposit? Understanding the Basics and Benefits

Learn what a certificate of deposit is, its benefits, and how to maximize your earnings with Sound Credit Union. Continue reading
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Protecting Your Business: Protecting Your Business Online

Like most things in business, prevention is better than a cure; a little planning now could save you significant financial costs in the future. Continue reading

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Protecting Your Business: Cyber Security FAQ’s

Good examples of cyber security measures include strong passwords, two-factor authentication, staff education, and pre-prepared disaster recovery plans. Continue reading

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Protecting Your Business: Developing an Early Warning System

The sooner you know something needs fixing the earlier you can remedy the issue and the stronger your business will be. Continue reading

How Emergency Funds Work In Practice

How Emergency Funds Work In Practice

It’s best to stash the money in a separate high-yield savings account at your credit union, bank or other financial institution. Continue reading

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Statewide Competition: Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard Center for Business Analytics are Looking for the Next Big FinTech Idea

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Business Financial Health Check

Use our Financial Health check to find out the key business drivers to better succeed in your business. Continue reading

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Calculator: Gross Profit Break-Even

Breaking even at the Gross Profit level is a major step towards financial sustainability. Continue reading

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Growing Your Business: Ways to Identify New Markets and Customers

The better you know your target customer, the better you’ll be able to find more customers that fit the profile. Continue reading

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Protecting Your Business: Protecting Your Business From Theft and Fraud

Protection from theft and fraud is down to being proactive, prepared, and having good systems in place to both discourage and detect theft and fraud Continue reading

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Protecting Your Business: Identity theft and reputational fraud

Identity theft happens when someone uses information about you without your permission. Continue reading