Episode 29: Five Star Bank President James Beckwith on Homelessness, Hiring and Recession.

NFIB California

Are there solutions that may improve the challenges small businesses are dealing with regarding the homeless? How are small businesses being affected as a result of hiring difficulties? What strategies could small business owners take to minimize the effects of a recession? What better way to address some of these questions than to speak with an expert on small business relationships. James Beckwith is the President of Five Star Bank, a publicly traded community bank based in Sacramento. His insight from the bank's clientele reveals some common sense responses to the questions posed by NFIB's John Kabateck. The relationship with a local banker is a critical part of the full spectrum of activity small business owners deal with. That relationship can work to not only support the business but also improve the community. Here how that can happen to the benefit of all in this episode. For more information about Five Star Bank visit www.fivestarbank.com To learn more about the benefits of the NFIB for small business, visit www.NFIB.com/california