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With a very different President coming into office, many bankers are taking a "wait-and-see" attitude on selling. Jeff Gerrish says one client made a major gearshift based on the electrion's results.

Trump era begins with M&A slowdown

Dealmakers hit snooze button in hopes of better tax benefits in 2017
At the end of the day, Jeff Gerrish reminds community bankers, this is what you are supposed to do for shareholders.

Time to return to banking basics

What could be more exciting than higher profits?
From the “Examiner from Hell” to “The director time forgot,” attorney-consultant Jeff Gerrish knows community bankers’ challenges, and provides practical advice and awareness.

How do you slice up capital?

Allocating capital represents key board duty
Jeff Gerrish says that ultimately the way to stay out of trouble is to remember what you want your community bank to stand for.

5 Wells lessons for community banks

Some real-life observations on what can go wrong
No matter which candidate you'll be voting for, if you're a community banker you'll want to read Jeff's take on your future—maybe even forward it to your candidate.

Community banking’s “Dear Donald and Hillary”

What would you tell the candidates? Jeff Gerrish sends 5 key messages
Hard to “unscramble an egg”

Hard to “unscramble an egg”

Getting M&A structure right in the first place saves a lot of angst and money
Blogger Jeff Gerrish recently won the national silver excellence award for blogging from the American Society of Business Publication Editors.

Variation on employee ownership theme

A taste of things when employees own the profits and the risks
Politics beckons. Should your bank follow?

Politics beckons. Should your bank follow?

Careless political participation can breed reputational risk
5 recruitment and retention tips

5 recruitment and retention tips

As retirement shrinks pool of excellence, community banks must focus
Does your board “get” tech?

Does your board “get” tech?

 “M.E.G.O.” is not a reaction that passes muster anymore
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