Branch Closings Slow: Surprise News
Here’s the headline news from a new report via DepositAccounts.com: Branch closings slowed substantially in Q2.
The Nation’s Eviction Crisis and Credit Unions
The Aspen Institute throws out a startling number of how many evictions we may see when the CDC’s eviction ban expires at year-end. Says the think tank, “According to the latest analysis of weekly US Census data, as federal, state, and local protections and resources expire and in the absence of robust and swift intervention, […]
Memo to Credit Unions: Embrace Diversity Now
This is a summer of discontent. Streets in many American cities, from Portland OR to Phoenix to Washington DC are filled with protesters demanding more opportunity, and better treatment for people of color. What does this have to do with credit union people? Potentially a lot.
Up in Smoke: Cannabis, Credit Unions, and You
A question is getting asked these days that you probably never thought would be on the minds of credit union executives: should we get involved in cannabis banking?
Three Tips for Opening during Covid-19
States and businesses continue searching for safe ways to reopen while the Covid-19 virus spreads across the country. It’s a stressful endeavor, and one that must be done strategically. If not done well and thoughtfully, businesses like credit unions risk frustrating and alienating people.
Things We’ve Learned from Quarantine
Social distancing has been easy for only a few of us. For most, it’s been… difficult. Many of the CU 2.0 team have replaced a social life and recreational activities with work. It’s stressful, but we all cope how we can.
What Brands Need Now Is Compassion Marketing
I’m not much of a crier. Last week I had a breakdown. I couldn’t stop thinking of all the lives this pandemic has affected—and cut short. I know I’m not alone here. All over the world right now, people are struggling. Many are laid off and can’t make rent. Some might lose houses. Others are […]
Ten New Ideas to Help Your Credit Union Handle COVID-19
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is escalating pretty quickly, both nationally and abroad. Between Ongoing Operations and CU 2.0, we’re seeing the challenges that credit unions are facing—and we’re getting ideas about how to fix them. Now that COVID-19 is officially a global pandemic, businesses and entire industries are taking precautions. Schools are closed, events are […]
Unusual Tips for Working Remotely
As the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the united states, most people have learned that the best thing we can do is practice social distancing. That is, we’re minimizing our time in public spaces and avoiding getting too close to others.
Join Credit Union 2.0 at This Year’s Digital Sales & Marketing World!
Are you in sales, marketing, or management? Do you work at a credit union or another financial institution? Or do you work at a fintech or other technology startup? And, most importantly, do you want to learn more about how to improve your digital sales and marketing? If you answered yes to any of the […]