Business Resources
As a locally operated credit union, we're in a unique position to support businesses in the communities we serve. Explore our resources* and free editable templates designed with your business in mind. When you're ready to get started, contact our team of local business professionals to find a funding solution that best fits the unique needs of your business.
Make your dream of becoming a business owner a reality with help from Community First. Add these free downloadable resources to your personal library and start getting your plans into action.
Take advantage of our editable one-page business plan. Use it to get your small business idea off the ground and into actionable steps.
Use this one-page plan to gauge your business's financial feasibility in today's market. Estimate your start-up costs and see how to lower your break even.
Keep your unique proposition all your own. Learn how to build a defense perimeter around your business idea, protect intellectual property and more.
Get ahead of your business's success by reading our article, "Four Strategies to Strengthen Your Start-up"
Manage Cash
Learn 5 quick ways to increase profits when your business is not hitting sales goals. This free, downloadable guide is a handy tool for any business owner who wants to stay prepared.
In a sales lull or tough economy? Use this editable excel template to plan how you will improve your business's cash flow.
Not sure where to start with measuring success of your business? Save this free downloadable guide which contains the numbers you should track and build reporting around.
If you've created a healthy foundation for your business, it is time to set a creative growth strategy. Take advantage of the following free articles and checklists that outline exactly what you need to do to bring in more customers and profits.
From necessary automations to building strategic alliances, this free resource has tips you'll need as a business owner to build and improve your capacity.
Take advantage of these clear, actionable steps and advice on breaking into new markets, increasing your visibility and more. This free, downloadable resource contains tips every new business owner needs.
This free resource is your go-to outline for building your marketing strategy, starting by defining what problem your business will solve. Get your guide today, and get your plan into actionable steps.
Get an understanding of what your business's "secret sauce" is with this free article. Let our free resources guide you in protecting what you've likely taken years to build.
Decide which of these 6 numbers are most relevant to your business in this free guide. Download your copy now and determine how you will establish measurable goals.
Find the funding you need to turn your business aspiration into a funded plan. Download free articles that will help you find the finances your start-up needs to be successful and let our team of experts guide you through the loan application process.
Deepen your understanding of budgets versus cash flow. This free article helps you discover ways to improve cash flow in your business so you can be prepared for investments, large purchases and more.
When your business faces hardship, it is vital to know what property and assets can be turned into cash quickly. Download this free resource and be prepared to respond quickly when cashflow is low.
Before applying for a business loan, be prepared. Increase your chances of success and download this free resource to help you outline how you will service the loan, and more.
Get creative in how you will source funding for your business with this free, downloadable guide. This 6-step strategy offers key advice that every business owner should know.
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At Community First, we believe that local businesses like yours are the backbone of the Northeast Florida communities we serve. That is why we offer free business resources that are designed to keep you prepared. Take advantage of these free business tools and templates, and if we can support you in any way, contact our commercial services team. We are here to help.
See how discounts impact your profits. Download this free "Impact of Discounting" template.
Understand your business's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats with this free template.
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The business headquarters, corporate office or any physical location must be located within our field of membership OR any Responsible Individual must live, work, or attend school in one of the following counties: Baker, Brevard, Broward, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Nassau, Orange, Palm Beach, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, or Volusia OR any Responsible Individual must be a relative of an existing or eligible Community First Credit Union of Florida member.
Want to know more? Take a look at our Business Account opening requirements or simply contact us.
In order to open a business account at Community First Credit Union, your business must be registered and active in the State of Florida (Sunbiz), and eligible for membership. To be eligible membership, your business must operate its headquarters in one of the 19 Northeast Florida counties we serve, have a responsible individual who lives, works or goes to school in one of these counties, or is related to a current member. To ensure security, we'll also require a valid unexpired United States government-issued photo ID, and valid social security or tax identification numbers for all responsible individuals and authorized signers. Read our full business account opening requirements.
Find our equipment loan information and application here.
Learn more about our business credit card options and how to apply.
We offer ACH payments and collections, wire transfers, positive pay, remote deposit capture, online bill pay and more. Our devoted Treasury Management Team can assist you with your small business needs. Contact them here.