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Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Sound Credit Union is proud to recognize the 12 scholarship recipients for the 2026-2027 academic year. Continue reading
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Exiting Your Business: Determining Your Exit Strategy

A clean exit is usually best, where you walk away with a substantial payout and are safe in the knowledge your business is in good hands. Continue reading

Grow Your Business: Developing New Products and Services

Grow Your Business: Developing New Products and Services

Successful businesses are those that are continually looking for ways to innovate. 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

Business Financial Health Check

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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Break-Even Calculator

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