Partnering with Small Businesses: Strengthening Communities Through Education

At BankersHub, we know that small businesses are the heart of local economies—and their success is vital to the financial health of our communities. Whether it’s a family-run coffee shop, a startup tech firm, or a third-generation farm supply company, these businesses rely on banking professionals for more than just loans and accounts—they need trusted partners.

That’s why we believe in empowering financial institutions to support small businesses not just through services, but through education. As Small Business Week reminds us, there’s no better time to double down on the resources and knowledge that help small enterprises thrive.

The Role of Financial Institutions in Small Business Growth

Community banks and credit unions are uniquely positioned to build lasting relationships with local business owners. From helping them navigate risk to advising on expansion, the right guidance can be game-changing. But to provide that guidance, banking professionals need to stay current on key topics like cash flow, forecasting, tax planning, and so much more.

Our course library is designed to help. With practical, actionable training, we make it easier for banking teams to stay informed and serve small business clients with confidence.

Recommended Courses for Supporting Small Business Clients

To deepen your team’s expertise in this area, consider these upcoming training sessions:

• Estimating Seasonal Borrowing Needs and Ability to Repay: Understand how to use a borrower’s historic financials to project monthly balance sheet, income statement, and cash flows over the borrower’s fiscal year and seasonal expansion and contraction.

• Analyzing the Company's Liquidity Using the Cash Conversion Cycle: Get an in-depth look at the Cash Conversion Cycle formula and the direct impact on company liquidity.

• Accounting Basics/ Refresher for Bankers: Dive into a full refresher course on accounting for banking professionals.

A Shared Mission

Supporting small businesses means investing in stronger neighborhoods, job creation, and economic resilience. Through targeted education and strategic partnerships, financial institutions can be key players in helping local entrepreneurs thrive.

Check out our full course catalog and learn how you can position yourself and your partners for success.