Trust, tenure and character: UMB’s approach to credit
Here, Tom Terry, our chief credit officer, shares how credit fits within UMB, where credit culture stands today and where it may be headed.
A guide to SBA loans and resources
Here we offer tips for small business owners on how to use Small Business Administration (SBA) resources to grow your business.
Steps to protect your company from financial fraud
With the threat of fraud, companies are eager to minimize risk. Learn how to protect your company from becoming a victim of financial fraud.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What business owners and operators need to know
Read how provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will impact both business owners and leaders.
Instant payments: The future of payments is here
Instant payments are efficient, secure, and scalable. Learn how they work and how they'll impact the future of the payments industry.
Three keys to success for your commercial card program
There are more components to commercial card programs now than ever before, and corporate cards need to provide more benefits for their users than simply a payment method.
Tax implications of One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on business exits
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will impact individuals and businesses. Here’s how it will affect business owners.
Treasury management solutions: Making a payables strategy work for your business
An effective working capital plan includes solutions tailored to each business' needs, with efficient treasury management and a clear payables strategy.
Creating a business budget in times of uncertainty
Businesses are facing headwinds making budgeting difficult. We review the challenges and provide steps for approaching your business budget.
Strategies to help optimize excess liquidity
Whether your business is building capital or in a growth cycle, effectively managing excess liquidity is vital to a successful cash management strategy.




