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Top small business trends in 2026: Emerging market trends

Explore the top small business trends in 2026 - emerging market trends: highlighting new technologies, consumer behaviors, and industry insights.

Cash Management

How to define and achieve your financial goals

Learn how to set effective financial goals: get practical insights for reviewing last year’s performance and setting meaningful objectives.

Business Planning

How to prepare your business for 2026

At California Bank & Trust, we understand that planning takes both vision and practical support. From financing options to business banking tools, CB&T is here to help you make your next year your best one yet.

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September is National College Savings Month

How to decide if a Roth IRA is right for you

Discover four key action steps to take on National Financial Awareness Day

The top six mid-year investment strategies for family-owned businesses

Six ways to maximize your retirement savings

Home renovations

The ins and outs of real estate finance

How to start a business

Ways to improve Cash flow

Traveling on a budget

Choosing The Right Bank Account for Your LLC

Budget hacks for a happier holiday season

Father-and-Son Studio Business Hits All the Right Notes

After You Build a Business, Create Your Legacy

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Eight ways you can save on your back-to-school shopping

Four California weekend getaways you can afford

Home equity loans, HELOCs and personal loans — which one is right for you?

June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Shrinkflation is real, but you can avoid it

Take 5 with Fred Zago

Army veteran disrupts acai market

Navigating a Safe Journey

From Beans to Dreams

Charging into the Future

Card Skimming

Life is a Highway

Military Honors

Liquid Assets

Driving Ambition

AI and Your Business

New Scam Impersonates Zelle

How to buy a house in California

Why You Want a Banker, Not Just a Bank

Q&A with Lisa Brooks, First Vice President, Community Development Finance Division

Does your kid need a savings account?

How to prepare your business for this tax season

Walter Andersen Nursery: A Legacy of Family, Community and Growth

10 tips to help scale your business in 2026

Digital Transformation: Enhance your business’ productivity with AI

Building your best financial year yet: A goal-setting guide

Top small business trends in 2026: Emerging market trends

Ways to Improve Cash Flow for your Business

Fraud: No Way. Automate fraud protection with Positive Pay

Cash Flow Convenient Faster Safer

How to avoid identity theft targeting your small business

How to prepare your business for 2026

How to not break the bank during the holidays

Celebrating National Entrepreneurship Month

How to launch your small business

How to launch your small business

How to launch a small business

Honoring entrepreneurs who turn ideas into impact

Try these tips for a successful Small Business Saturday

From IT audits to training: What every business owner should know about cybersecurity this October

Get smart about credit: A business owner’s guide to financial strength

A financial checklist for new parents: A guide for building a strong future for your child

How to build a budget that actually works (and stick to it)

How to tell when it’s time to expand your business — and how to prepare financially

National Preparedness Month: What It Is and How You Can Get Ready

Celebrate National Financial Awareness Day with a financial checkup

How to unlock financial flexibility for your growing business

Which Is Better for Your Business—An SBA Loan or a Conventional Loan?

Celebrating World Entrepreneurs' Day: Why entrepreneurship matters more than ever

What every business owner should know about working with a banker

How to navigate equipment financing like a pro

You can put your money in a CD as a response to market fluctuations

Six home improvements that can help your health

How to spot and avoid travel scams: Essential tips for every traveler

How to find a summer internship and kickstart your career

Life after the scam: How the Scam Survivor Toolkit can help

How to make the most of National Small Business Week

Preparing for taxes in 2025

How to find a mentor during Women’s History Month

A Gourmet Legacy

How to Avoid Romance Scams

Win trivia challenges with fun financial facts about The Big Game

How much to put in your IRA in 2025

The top small-business trends to look for in 2025

Take control of your money during Financial Wellness Month

Tips for preparing for volatile interest rates

Protecting your business and clients from fraud

Take control of your finances on Financial Planning Day

7 ways a business credit card can help you grow your business

10 steps to buying commercial real estate

Is it time to consider a new family business model?

Mid-year investment strategies for your small business

Grow your savings this summer

July is Independent Retailer Month

Gourmet haven redefines cheese and wine delights

San Diego agency provides comfort, compassion and care

Tips for teaching your children to save

California Chronicles

Building a CD ladder

Make 2024 your year to open and grow a small business

A Bank for All Ages and Stages

Golden Opportunities

Are solar panels still worth it?

Five steps to detect and deter small-business fraud

Q&A: VP of CB&T, Crenshaw Branch, Sherri Harris

How to give your business a competitive edge with AI

Six 2024 resolutions for every business owner

Six 2024 resolutions for every business owner

Creating a plan is the first step toward financial success

Creating a plan is the first step toward financial success

How to protect your business against fraud

How to protect your business against fraud

Save time and streamline accounting and taxes with these six hacks for your business

Q&A with Erica Fernandez

Q&A with Erica Fernandez

Giving back gets personal

Giving back gets personal

Discover why California is a great place to do business

Discover why California is a great place to do business

How much should I put in my IRA?

How much should I put in my IRA?

Rock the CASA

Tipflation: Navigating the changing landscape of gratuity

Tipflation: Navigating the changing landscape of gratuity

Pull the plug on common smartphone scams

Pull the plug on common smartphone scams

Cashless systems boost small-business growth and efficiency

Cashless systems boost small-business growth and efficiency

Banking on artistic expression

How to turn your hobby into a thriving business

Take 5 with EVP, Director of Wealth Planning Chris Considine

Ten silly ways you can lose your money

Ten silly ways you can lose your money

What is your Financial Personality

What is your Financial Personality

Scammers fake it to take it

Scammers fake it to take it

CDs vs. Money Market Accounts: Which is Best for You?

CDs vs. Money Market Accounts: Which is Best for You?

Exploring CD laddering: A strategic approach to growing your savings in an uncertain economy

Why business credit cards matter

How to raise your prices without losing customers

Good Debt vs Bad Debt

Teaching Financial Health

Trend Watch

Protect yourself

Third Encore Studio

Cancer Support

It’s in the cards

How to help avoid online scams

Corporate philanthropy has changed. What’s next?

Legal Aid Society of San Diego fights to uphold justice

Increasing your home’s value

A city in metamorphosis

Q&A with Richard Hong, First Vice President, Business Center Manager, Albany

Putting it all together: How to create a great legacy, part 3

Avoiding pitfalls: How to create a great legacy, part 2

Stepping back: How to create a great legacy, part 1

What are the financing requirements for owner-occupied commercial real estate?

Increase the value of your home with a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

Considering a pool in the backyard? Here are the pros and cons

Home improvement: Which projects offer the best return?

How a small-business loan can help your company grow

Tips for getting a small-business grant

Q&A with David Russell, Senior Vice President, Corporate Real Estate and Facilities

7 ways to create a sustainable strategy for your business

Reducing home mortgage paperwork for business owners: Three simple ways to calculate income

Strategic saving for your child’s education

Five brothers from Cyprus and an American dream

Surfing school surges with success for twin sisters

How a business credit score can work to your advantage

A united approach to help protect your business from fraud

How to write a small business plan like a pro

5 ways to generate leads during the off-season

How to know when to expand your business

Should you buy or lease property for your business?

What are the benefits of business credit cards?

How does your data storage measure up?

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