Why small business owners need a good business bank.

“When it comes to finance and banking, small business owners and entrepreneurs often don’t know exactly what they need. They are experts in what they do, not a bank. Therefore, a good commercial bank should be a subject matter expert in finance and banking for their clients.

At Central Pacific Bank, we work hard to provide business owners with guidance and insight into the various options available to them. In addition to traditional banking products and services, we may also provide industry information, compare financial performance to peers, or provide other industry related information.

Having a professional support team is extremely important to the success of any business. A commercial banker is an important part of that team, as well as a CPA, relator, attorney, and so on. Without these professionals, businesses don’t know what opportunities they could be missing out on.

We love working with the SBA and other small business partners to help businesses, especially new business startups. Our commitment to small business goes back to how CPB was founded, to support small businesses and those that others don’t. What we do and why we do it depends on our culture. I think this really shows with our business banks.

Amy Flores | Photo: Courtesy of Central Pacific Bank

“A good day for me is when I can make a difference for my client, big or small, and help their business grow.”

– Amy Flores, Assistant Vice President and Business Banking Officer and 4-time SBA Gold Awardee