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Book Review: Carlos Evans’ Ally of the Entrepreneur

If you’re in any way connected to commercial or business banking, I highly…


Know What the Experts Know With Industry Specialization

More and more organizations — such as accounting and insurance firms, business…


Transforming Lending with Industry Intelligence

Vertical IQ has a longstanding relationship with the North Carolina Bankers…


Make the Right Pick: Selecting Target Industries in Your Local Market

In a recent blog post, we shared how nearly any professional service provider —…


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Should You Target Industries as Your Prospecting Strategy?

If you’ve been in any B2B sales role, there’s likely one thing about prospecting…


Why Trusted Advisors Should Be Their Town’s Local Economist

Did you know that the United States has a total area of 3,809,525 square miles,…


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5 Ways Industry Intelligence Helps Deepen Your Relationships

Here at Vertical IQ, we often talk about how our Industry Intelligence is…


Inforum: The Secret Sauce in Vertical IQ’s Industry Forecasts

There are any number of scenarios where it would be incredibly helpful to have a…


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Five Thoughts from the NYBA Combined Retail & Small Business + Trust & Investment Conference

This fall, our associates recall experiences from the events, conferences, and…


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Choosing the Best Industry Niches is Art and Science

I was honored to be invited to speak during the Jan. 7 Barlow Research Associates…


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Readiness Wins in 2021

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2021! While 2020 served up more than its share of…


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What’s The Next Big Idea for Cash Flow Tools? Maybe It’s You.

Here at Vertical IQ, we are passionate about helping our customers understand…


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Relationships Still Matter in Business Banking

Barlow Research Associates is probably the most well-known, and certainly the most…