First United Accepting Entries for Video Contest – Winner eligible for a $5,000 grand prize
First United Bank & Trust is now accepting entries as part of the American Bankers Association Foundation’s annual Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. Lights, Camera, Save! is a national contest that encourages teens to use video to communicate the value of...
First United Promotes Stephanie C. Sisler to Community Relationship Manager
Robin E. Murray, Senior Vice President and Director of Retail Banking and Philip L. Rodeheaver, Market President for the Garrett and Allegany County areas, is proud to announce the promotion of Stephanie C. Sisler to Community Relationship Manager at the Oakland...
First United Bank & Trust Promotes Brandi L. Rice to Community Relationship Manager
Robin E. Murray, Senior Vice President and Director of Retail Banking and Philip L. Rodeheaver, Market President for the Garrett and Allegany County areas, is proud to announce the promotion of Brandi L. Rice to Community Relationship Manager at the Bel Air Community...
Playing Santa!
The Center City Community Office in Cumberland, MD recently donated a coin counting machine to the local Salvation Army. This machine will save valuable time and help the Salvation Army's efforts during the upcoming Holiday bell ringing season. Pictured is Will...
FIRST UNITED CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER DIVIDEND
Oakland, Maryland, June 20, 2018 – First United Corporation (NASDAQ: FUNC) announces that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per share that will be payable on August 1, 2018 to holders of record of the Corporation’s common stock as of July 16, 2018.
Why should you implement paid family leave?
Paid family leave allows mothers and fathers to spend more time with the new addition to the families while benefiting businesses.
Why should you get involved with a nonprofit?
Nonprofits and community groups need as many volunteers and donors as possible to be able to reach the largest audience. You and your employees could provide at least some of the help they need.
Why volunteering is good for business
Volunteering, either your time or money, comes with countless benefits for both your company and your neighborhood.
Changing Shoes & Changing Lives
Check out the cover story about our associate's experience in the recent Maryland Banker magazine. [download id="68"] Carissa L. Rodeheaver, president and chief financial officer of First United Bank stated, “The Soles 4 Souls mission was a gratifying and fulfilling...
3 in 4 family-run businesses don’t have succession plan, poll finds
It’s estimated that 50 percent of gross domestic product in the U.S. is attributable to family-run businesses and generate 60 percent of the country’s employment. However, the structure of these companies may be at risk, as a majority of family businesses have not implemented a succession plan, based on the results of a recent study.
4 Ways to Thank Your Customers
Small business owners should always keep one thing in mind if they want customers to keep coming back: remember to thank them, as often as possible.
Small Businesses Should Include Kindness in Their Culture
Acts of kindness within the community and beyond can be helpful for small businesses who seek to build a strong brand and positive reputation.
The benefits of advertising business changes to the locals
Business owners who are looking for a way to get their business in the minds of more customers may want to consider improving their advertising.
Utilize social media to connect with customers
There are a number of ways that small business owners can improve their relationships with customers, and consistently examining the available options may benefit them.
3 ways to ensure your family business stays on track
Family is incredibly important. You rely on them for support, guidance and friendship, and having this strong structure in place can make it easier to balance your work and your personal life.
3 tips to be productive when working from home
For an entrepreneur and owner of a small business, the days are often long and hard, with little room left over at the end for friends and family. This is one reason why the temptation to work from home may be so strong.
How to pass the family business from one generation to the next
Keeping family in charge of a company can be a rewarding and enjoyable way to stay involved after retirement, but it requires a few steps to ensure the financial plan stays on track.
Family, work balance important for entrepreneurs
Is it possible to be an entrepreneur, small business owner and a parent at the same time? The answer is yes.
How to Network as a Small Business Owner
Instead of letting network events pass by, here are a few business and financial tips to build a sound referral base within any industry.
How small business owners can find that perfect balance
For many small business owners, client requests never end, employees never stop asking questions and there is always something else to do, even on a Sunday morning.
Don’t forfeit family for small business success
A number of small business owners find that they aren’t happy with their companies, and that too much has been sacrificed for success.
How to become a better manager of family, staff
A relative within the company could either be a blessing or a curse, and the answer to that often comes from how well they are managed.
Ways a small business could become focused on community
A small business may increase revenue by shifting the focus more toward community.
Make sure a small business is headed in the right direction
Focus on the community and marketing to help a small business reach a level of financial success.
Best techniques for family business leadership
Managing any company is hard work, but that challenge is multiplied when family members are involved. It is tough to be the leader that is needed, while still maintaining the personal relationships behind the scenes.
How to handle working with family members
Employees who are family members have become a reality for today’s small businesses. They can be a great help to any company, but tensions can rise as the entire family becomes more involved.
Get business emails to stand out to clients
Developing an email marketing strategy is often difficult for both big and small organizations.
Give your company’s Facebook page a makeover
By relying on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other digital tools, your firm can highlight its brand to a global audience.
The Benefits of Using Online Videos to Promote Your Business
To highlight its products and services, a company could explore numerous online solutions. While many firms have devoted significant resources to social media marketing campaigns recently, various companies may benefit if they evaluate the support provided by online videos.
Become an effective digital marketer
A digital marketing strategy can have major effects on both big and small businesses. To effectively promote your firm’s products and services on the web, a simple strategy might not suffice, as there are many opportunities to connect with audience members around the globe.
Why is social media worthwhile for company officials?
Thanks in part to Facebook, LinkedIn and other digital tools, a company could noticeably increase its profits in a short period of time.
Overcome social media challenges quickly
By using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other online platforms regularly, your firm can highlight numerous products and services to prospective and current clients.
Entrepreneurs can rely on social media
A growing business may consider numerous solutions to boost its profits. In fact, this company could invest in social media marketing campaigns that could have far-flung effects on its everyday operations.
Work-life balance essential for business heads
While ensuring their company is operating at a high level, their employees are working hard and are satisfied and their client base is growing, executives and managers of businesses nationwide also need to make sure they’re not burning the candle at both ends.
Understanding the impact of social media on your organization
Companies could devote significant resources to their social media marketing campaigns. It is crucial to understand the effects of these advertising strategies, as firms that are able to connect with a global audience could reap the rewards of various digital initiatives.
Ensure customers can find your company via social media
As a financial services professional, your firm wants to connect with large groups of patrons worldwide. One way to do this is by creating and maintaining a substantial presence on social networks.
Showcase your company during a promotional event
Hosting a promotional event is beneficial for numerous reasons.
Design a successful Facebook page for your business
Facebook is one of several social networks that provides significant support to firms of all sizes. This platform is user-friendly, making it simple for company leaders to highlight their brands to customers around the globe.
The importance of interactions between a business and a community
A company may want to show its devotion to a local community and could develop unique initiatives as a result. In fact, this business might seek community members’ support to create innovative programs that enable large groups of people to learn about the firm and its offerings.
Young adults need financial guidance more than anyone
While people of every age and income level can benefit from some financial guidance, young adults are especially in need. Managing money is often toughest for young Americans – they’re frequently earning lower incomes, dealing with expenses like student loan payments and struggling with their lack of experience with financial matters.
Middle class struggles to find sound financial advice
Managing finances is a difficult endeavor for middle-class Americans, but here are a few tips on how to be wise with your money.
Many small business owners still prefer to deal with local banks
A new study reveals that smaller enterprises are resisting the business banking trend that’s engulfed the rest of American companies, staying loyal to local branches rather than migrating to the titans.
What costs should a wedding financial plan cover?
Costs for the average American wedding have risen up to $27,000, but by applying financial investment advice from business and nuptial pros, soon-to-be husbands, wives and in-laws can save a significant amount of money and may even develop financial tips of their own in the process.
Modern financial investment advice for kids’ educations may be toxic
As some families are entering debts that exceed tuition and basic living expenses, others are part of networks that are taking steps to provide education that doesn’t call for years of debt repayment.
Community college likely part of students’ long-term financial plan
Advances in relationships between community colleges and residents are creating connections that have led public leaders to suggest receiving an associate’s degree as sound financial investment advice for young scholars.
A strong financial plan can make non-profit work most effective
Inc Magazine has financial tips for non-profit organizations that may seem unlike the cause-driven business’ nature: The news source insists that making money, often in ways one would not directly relate to altruism, is essential for these types of companies and the communities they impact.
Independent adults are built from their first days, studies show
The success of a business owner's financial plan and overall leadership often begins from the very start of life, according to Carol S. Dweck, a professor of psychology at Stanford University.
Embracing community means lasting business for young entrepreneurs
Young entrepreneurs are being primed for success in various ways, sources report. As a restaurant owned by young businessmen in Boston grows and teens plan the future of California, the next generation of business leaders is already getting started.
The financial plan couples must work out before marriage
Not everyone has a celebrity-sized wallet, but Fox Business says the current trend in later marriages means brides and grooms-to-be have enough equity to at least think about a prenuptial agreement.
Small business beats competition in war for better wages
Legislators in Washington, D.C. have proposed an act that would require higher wages for the largest tier of retailers. According to the Washington Business Journal, the Large Retailer Accountability Act would set standards for what are commonly termed "big box" stores.