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Special Report - Special Report - January 31, 2013
Question banking relationship to determine best fit
Compare company's needs with institution's abilities before deciding to switch

By Alan Roberts
Special to the Journal of Business

The start of a new year is a good time to take stock of your business relationships and make sure your professional service providers and partners are still a good fit for your company and its changing needs. When it comes to assessing your banking relationship, here are five questions you should ask your banker.

1. Is your banking team aligned with my company's financial needs?

Every business is different, so there's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approa...


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