Small Biz Banking 2023

Session archives
2023
SMALL BIZ BANKING is the only conference dedicated to banking that supports small businesses. This is the exclusive destination for leaders who recognize the growth potential tied to this key segment of the economy. At SMALL BIZ BANKING, the industry’s top minds will discuss the strategies and technologies that can help banks create unique solutions that attract and serve small businesses. Don’t miss this chance to explore how your firm can capitalize on untapped revenue potential.
Keynote Sessions
Opening Keynote Address with Ben Walter What I've Learned

Elevate your knowledge with Ben Walter's invaluable insights into what he's learned about serving small business, working in financial services, and leading teams and people in his 25-year career.

December 29
General sessions
Small Business: Big Opportunity

In the current deposit environment, small business is a highly attractive segment, particularly because, among other advantages, it represents low betas with higher average balances than commercial and any of the consumer segments. At the same time, the profitability of mass-market consumers has declined from two years ago because of the massive reduction in NSF/OD fees.

December 29
Taking Advantage of Opportunities in Small Business Lending

Sponsored by Lendio Join us as we share insights from new research conducted by American Banker in partnership with Lendio that explores how banks view the future of small business lending. More specifically we will discuss the extent to which banks are prioritizing SMB lending, the challenges commonly faced and the role automation can play in driving efficiencies and scale.

December 29
Diverse-Owned Businesses

Sponsored by Uplinq Financial Technologies, How have banks responded to the needs of diverse-owned businesses and what is expected in the future? Multicultural programs have traditionally been important to banks as they address CRA and LMI requirements.

December 29
Integrating Retail Strategy and Small Business Strategy

In many banks, consumer banking is the delivery system "elephant" that dwarfs small business banking by scope and volume. Frequently, major Consumer Banking initiatives divert or push aside small business banking efforts. Does it have to be this way? More than "where does small business belong?", how can retail strategy and small business strategy align more effectively to generate better results for both?

December 29
Women-Owned Small Businesses Are Banks Addressing their Needs

More women have started businesses during the pandemic -- and since then -- compared to white males. Why? What do women entrepreneurs need to begin their journey as small business owners?

December 29
Product Offerings and Evolution

The right mix of products for small businesses - what's working, how is it evolving?

December 29
Where Does Small Business End and Commercial Begin

How do different banks' definitions of small business affect their marketing, sales, branch, credit/risk, product, and operational approaches to this segment? This session will explore the benefits and drawbacks of different segmentation strategies, and the implications for acquisition, service, support, and profitability

December 29
New Ways of Segmenting and Engaging Small Businesses

*CE Eligible* Segmenting and engaging small businesses (in new ways) and offering them products and services based on their distinct needs so as to engage and deepen relationships via digital and/or banker relationship.

December 29
How Open Banking Can Unlock Greater Access to Capital

Small businesses have faced an unprecedented series of challenges over the past few years and accessing traditional finance can be challenging for business owners during the best of times, but in a tough economy it can seem nearly impossible.

December 29
Balancing Digital Presence With Human Presence

Small businesses need digital and online banking tools to stay competitive in a digital-first world, but small business banking is fundamentally personal. So, what's the right balance between human and digital? Hear how these banks are serving their small business clients.

December 29
Payments Meets Small Business Finance

How to have a winning SMB strategy that delights clients How financial data and insights supports SMB growth and impacts a financial institutions P+L Including a technical data layer in your business banking operations is the key to building long term relationships with customers

December 29
Scaling Loan Growth and Portfolio Management with ESL

Explore the transformation of ESL member business lending through their partnership with Baker Hill to revolutionize their lending and portfolio management processes. Join us for a captivating case study presentation that showcases how this century-old institution went from concept to 30 employees and $1 Billion in exposure in 13 years.

December 29
Partners in Progress A Blueprint for Revitalizing SMB Banking

SPONSORED BY: NYMBUS Rethink your strategy to serve SMBs with a focus on bespoke tools and support with Nymbus and Locality Bank. Deepen your institution's impact and be at the forefront of the transformative future of SMB banking.

December 29
Winning The War For Deposits

Winning The War For Deposits – A Framework For Growth. What You'll Takeaway How do we move away from competing on rate to building a cost efficient, sustainable deposit base? Short-term levers to consider for generating deposits quickly Long-term levers that will cultivate sticky, primary banking relationships

December 29
Understanding Why Small Businesses Accept – But Don't Use – Credit

Why do small businesses accept a loan, line of credit, or even credit card, and then never actually use it? This session will explore the potential disconnects that exist between targeting and messaging small businesses and their actual needs, the challenges and delays of the application process, and opportunities to improve the activation process.

December 29
How to Build a Digital Bank

Learn how to deliver an exceptional customer experience through intuitive digital banking products and a mobile platform that are tailored to small business banking needs What You'll Takeaway Embody a client-centric approach: Delivering an exceptional, personalized experience is integral to serving small business clients, as each has their own unique banking needs.

December 29
Staying Close…Remotely

Learn tactics needed in a virtual world to achieve sales growth, NPS targets, and the coveted 'trusted advisor' status. Client loyalty and profitability rise with frequent personal contact from assigned account officers who understand clients' industries and cash flows, but… the in-person model can be inefficient and expensive.

December 29
What It Means To Serve Small Businesses, Now

The conversation has shifted from a one-way monologue to a two-way dialogue. Small businesses are hungry for companies and people who care, who take the time to truly understand, and who address their most pressing financial and operating challenges.

December 29
The Top-10 Drivers of Small Business Banking Satisfaction

Which small business service experiences are table stakes and which are the differentiators that most influence small business banking satisfaction? This presentation will profile the top-10 satisfaction drivers, providing bank leaders deeper perspective on the experiences that generate higher levels of satisfaction, and why small businesses like some banks better than others.

December 29
Value Beyond Bank Products

Learning objectives How much of what kind of "ancillary services" should banks be thinking about? Which ones in particular seem to be the right direction? How would you evaluate whether or not they were having the impact that you wanted on acquisition or retention of small business clients?

December 29
The business Owner Mind

How trusted advisor status is earned through understanding. For sales professionals, fostering strong relationship with a small business owner begins with a fundamental understanding of their psyche Trust can be gained, but advisory status must be earned.

December 29
Delivering Advice at Scale

Business owners say they want more advice from their banks, and bankers want to be trusted advisers. Digital delivery of advice and tools backstops the bankers and enables reliable, consistent advice delivery through a wider footprint.

December 29
Fair and Accessible Lending Practices

Sponsored by Uplinq Financial Technologies "Fair lending" has become an important topic—and concern—for financial institutions. The concern isn't just limited to consumer lending, but to small business lending as well.

December 29
Case Studies
Demos
Demos: Funding Circle, Glia, 9 Spokes

Funding Circle | Glia | 9spokes Immerse yourself in an engaging series of technology-focused presentations, unveiling an array of innovative products and services specifically tailored to enhance your workflows.

December 29
Demos: Alloy, Inscribe

Alloy | Inscribe Immerse yourself in an engaging series of technology-focused presentations, unveiling an array of innovative products and services specifically tailored to enhance your workflows.

December 29