The latest from Kelly Flynn

Jan 23, 2019 - by Kelly Flynn, ADVANTAGE, powered by JMFA

How negotiating with vendors can be easier than you think

Many community banks and credit unions continue to struggle with how to improve their bottom line without taking dramatic cost-cutting measures. Instead of playing defense by reducing staff or cutting ...

Oct 23, 2018 - by Kelly Flynn, ADVANTAGE, powered by JMFA

Is it time to make the leap to a new, better core processor?

The days of floppy disks, dial-up modems and VHS tapes have come and gone, and we’ve moved on to ever-more advanced technology. Yet many community credit unions still cling ...

Sep 7, 2018 - by Kelly Flynn, ADVANTAGE, powered by JMFA

X marks the spot: Uncover hidden treasure in your vendor contracts

Ongoing regulatory expectations and competition from Internet banks and unconventional financial services providers may be affecting your financial institution’s ability to reach or exceed its performance goals. But on ...

Aug 17, 2018 - by Kelly Flynn, ADVANTAGE, powered by JMFA

Don’t overlook this one vital thing during a merger or acquisition

Mergers and acquisitions are stressful, time-consuming affairs. With so many big issues and minor-yet-important details to take care of, opportunities that don’t seem pressing can be pushed aside or ...

Oct 18, 2017 - by Kelly Flynn, ADVANTAGE, powered by JMFA

A one-two punch: Optimize your contracts and meet millennial demands

Are your card processing contracts coming up for renewal in the next 18-24 months? Then it’s time to consider bringing in an expert negotiator to score you lower fees, ...

May 17, 2017 - by Kelly Flynn, ADVANTAGE, powered by JMFA

Are your ATMs EMV-ready?

If you haven’t updated your ATMs to accept the newer EMV-chip technology, it’s time to review your existing service specifications to determine what changes are required to ensure ...

Dec 27, 2016 - by Kelly Flynn, ADVANTAGE, powered by JMFA

Unsolicited vendor offers: Are you signing-off or signing away?

We’ve all been there. Amid the daily deluge of emails, meetings and fire drills, it arrives with the subtlety of a buzzing bumble bee at a springtime picnic: a ...

Sep 19, 2016 - by Kelly Flynn, ADVANTAGE, powered by JMFA

Increase savings and income potential through the power of negotiation

Concerns regarding the bottom line, on-going regulatory expectations, low interest rates, poor loan quality and pressure on net interest margin – in addition to economic uncertainty both domestic and international – are ...