January 25, 2021 | Devon Wilson | Entrepreneurs

  Just like people, businesses struggle during times of uncertainty. And after the year of uncertainty we just had, those credit unions that are looking to find success in 2021 are working on increasing resilience. “Today, 80% of the work is centralized. It comes in a more traditional command and control structure,” Joe Perfetti, innovation […]

January 18, 2021 | Devon Wilson | Cloud Computing

  Every technology solution has dozens, if not hundreds or thousands, of different apps, websites, and tools to get the job done. And if you are looking to carry your credit union’s offerings into the future, you and your staff are likely on a constant search for ways to upgrade your credit union technology solutions. […]

December 30, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Business Continuity Planning

  Last year at this time, your CU team was making plans for 2020 – how to create growth and continue to serve your members to the best of your abilities. But no 2019 business plan could have foreseen the crazy year we just had. So what does the future of credit unions look like […]

December 23, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Credit Union Resources

  As all 4,682 days of 2020 finally come to an end, it’s impossible not to recognize how different the world looks now. And here are some of the big changes credit unions saw in 2020. Technology Led the Way A major effort for all businesses this year was learning to do more with less […]

November 25, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Online Shopping

Since the start of the pandemic, new and expanded technology has become a way to move through the world safely. And that means your credit union’s contactless payment solutions are probably here to stay. Here are some of the ways payments have changed this year, and how those changes may look in the future. Contactless […]

November 18, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Credit Union Resources

2020 began with some devastating financial blows, and many bank accounts have yet to recover. We wanted to take a moment to share some reasons why financial education is so important right now. COVID and the Lack of Financial Literacy The COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than just our physical health – it has impacted […]

October 21, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Information Technology

  IT professionals are the unsung heroes of the massive remote work migration of 2020. Now that we are settling into a new normal, it’s time to turn that optimizing eye to the technological solutions and processes that are taking place in your credit union’s IT department. The Credit Union Times has a great article […]

October 14, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Business Continuity Planning

  COVID-19 has likely changed the way the world interacts with its banks forever. If your credit union technology solutions are not upgraded and optimized, you are missing some big opportunities. The Credit Union System COVID-19 Restart and Recovery Task Force has been working hard to gather and release new insights for credit unions “regarding […]

September 23, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Credit Union Resources

  Almost 40% of credit union members with adult children do not want their children to have an account at the same credit union to which they belong, according to an August article from CUToday. But rather than dwelling on the negatives, now is a great time to see this as an opportunity to improve […]

September 16, 2020 | Devon Wilson | Disaster Recovery

  Though many people like to think spring is the time for most natural disasters like floods and tornadoes, many forget that the warm summer temperatures and dryness of fall can create perfect conditions for tornadoes, fires, and severe thunderstorms in the US. And if this year has taught us anything, it’s that you can […]