Cybersecurity is not something to take lightly. Here at Bank So. Cal., we seek out the newest and necessary practices and programs to keep your accounts safe and secure. Here are a few of the ways we’re working behind the scenes to keep your accounts protected. 1. Out of Band Authentication (OOBA) / Multi FactorRead more
Internet scams, cyber criminals, and unknown calls are constantly looming over each of us. At Bank So. Cal., we work diligently to protect your accounts and keep your information safe and secure. There are, however, some simple steps that you can take today to help prevent digital fraud. Do! – Set up security alerts. BeRead more
Credit card processing had been slowly overtaking cash payments prior to Covid-19. However, the pandemic catapulted the use of credit cards. A recent study showed that 74% of all retail transactions are now done via credit card. Running an all-cash business potentially leaves a lot of revenue on the table. Not only will a businessRead more
Welcome to the third and final installment of our “Client Stories” video series! In Part 3, we sat down with Jim Pyle, President & CEO of Sunshine Supply Co., and our own Scott Yates, SVP, Regional Manager, who both discuss the shared values of the two companies and how this has helped turn into aRead more
Welcome to the second of our “Client Stories” video series! In Part 2, we sat down with Lisa Johnson, President & CEO of Naval Training Center Foundation who discusses her company’s unique financial needs and how Bank So. Cal met and exceeded those requirements. We also sat down with Marie Crivello, SVP, Relationship Manager asRead more
Welcome to the first of our “Client Stories” video series! We will be posting a set of three videos, showcasing client testimonials and hearing from our employees on how and why the relationship with Bank So. Cal. became successful. In Part 1, Dean Schrag, Owner of StaffWorks, explains how finding Bank So. Cal during theRead more
Over a year since California’s initial COVID-19 lockdown order, restaurants have opened, families have reunited, and workers have been trickling back into the office. This way of normalcy may be short lived, and it’s difficult to say what the working landscape will look like in the upcoming months. Yet, there is one facet that businessesRead more
Presented by Glenn Carniello, CPA CCIFP – Partner at Eide Bailly The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable credit that businesses can claim on qualified wages, including certain health insurance costs, paid to employees. Most employers, including colleges, universities, hospitals and 501(c) organizations following the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), canRead more
Welcome to Part 3 of our “Getting to Know Bank So. Cal. – This is My Why” video series! These videos will showcase our amazing team members explaining their “why” or reasons for doing what they do here at Bank So. Cal. This week, we feature Daniel Quick, SVP, Relationship Manager at Westlake Village, discussingRead more
Welcome to the second part of our “Getting to Know Bank So. Cal. – This is My Why” video series! These videos will showcase our amazing team members explaining their “why” or reasons for doing what they do here at Bank So. Cal. This week, we feature Danni Remington Smithson, EVP, Real Estate Regional ManagerRead more