Fannie Mae Survey: Ingo Winzer’s Award-Winning Forecasts
At Vertical IQ, we are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Vertical IQ’s…
Book Review: Carlos Evans’ Ally of the Entrepreneur
If you’re in any way connected to commercial or business banking, I highly…
Onboarding and Training That Will Knock Your Socks Off!
Happy National Sock Day to those who celebrate! That’s right: Just as there is…
Prepare, Don’t Predict: Barlow’s Business Banking Conference
So, what’s going on in the economic world right now? Oh, just a little bit of…
Gameday Economic Play-by-Play: Texans vs. Cowboys
Our Monday Night Football-inspired Gameday Economic Play-by-Play blog series taps…
Winning Clients, Delivering Value, Part 2: Be the Business Asset They’ve Been Looking For
The “Winning Clients, Delivering Value” blog series is based on Vertical IQ’s…
4th Quarter Reports on Accounts Receivable and Inventory Reliance
Lendovative Technologies and Vertical IQ have released the AR and Inventory…
Old Schoolers vs. Newcomers: Why Both Can Benefit from Vertical IQ
You’ve probably heard the saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” The idea…
Gameday Economic Play-by-Play: Giants vs. Steelers
As an homage to Monday Night Football, Vertical IQ continues its Gameday Economic…
Gleaning Insight at Datos’ Commercial and Small Business Banking Forum
When it comes to learning about the rapidly evolving banking and payments market,…
Lights, Trust, Action! Insights from the Small Biz Banking Conference
They say everyone should experience the vibrant energy of Las Vegas at least once.…
Winning Clients, Delivering Value, Part 1: Boost Credibility While Saving Time
The “Winning Clients, Delivering Value” blog series is based on our latest free…
How Vertical IQ Empowers Insurance Professionals
In today’s competitive insurance landscape, it’s no longer just about selling…
Vertical IQ & Lumos Data Empowers Lenders with Insights
Harnessing the Power of Industry Intelligence and SBA Performance Data In…
Gameday Economic Play-by-Play: Saints vs. Chiefs
Duh-duh-duh-duuuuh….bum-bum…bum-bum! That’s right, it’s Monday Night Football…
Getting Down to (Small) Business: Recapping the ASBDC and AWBC Conferences
Jerry Greenfield, Co-founder of my favorite treat, Ben & Jerry’s, once said:…
“Talk the Talk & Walk the Walk” at American Banker Small Biz Conference!
As Elvis Presley once sang, “Viva Las Vegas”! The Vertical IQ team is packing their…
Empowering the Brokers of Tomorrow: Insights from the CVBBA Annual Conference
The leaves are changing, the air is cooling, and the fall conference season is in…
Know What the Experts Know With Industry Specialization
More and more organizations — such as accounting and insurance firms, business…
Prospect Smarter, Not Harder with Industry Intelligence
Technology is supposed to make our lives easier, but as many of us in sales know,…
Setting Credit Unions Up for Success
Credit unions’ relationship managers and lenders frequently run into their members…
Transforming Lending with Industry Intelligence
Vertical IQ has a longstanding relationship with the North Carolina Bankers…
Accounting for What We Learned at Allinial Global’s Firm Success Conference
Oh, if we could count the ways that we love accounting… While you likely won’t find…
Q3 Reports on Accounts Receivable and Inventory Reliance
Vertical IQ and Lendovative Technologies have now released the AR and Inventory…
The Swiss Army Knife of Advisory Success
Advisors have many tools in their toolbox, but there is perhaps one that stands out…
Mid-Sized Banks Using Industry Intelligence for Success
In a recent case study, we shared how a mid-sized bank has seen more success since…
Summer Road Trip Series: Tapping Into Nature’s Beauty and Resources
This summer, members of the Vertical IQ team are hitting the road for lots of fun…
The Olympics and Sales Calls Are All About Preparation
The nation has been clamoring with excitement watching the Olympic Games in Paris…
Summer Road Trip Series: Capturing the Full Picture
This summer, members of the Vertical IQ team are hitting the road for lots of fun…
Unlock Sales Readiness Highlight: Michelle Carpenter, Dart Bank
In our recent ebook, Unlock Sales Readiness: Advice from the Experts, Banking…
Achieving Work-Life Balance with the Right Tech Tools
Who among us couldn’t use a little more balance between our business and personal…
Summer Road Trip Series: Explore the Hotel and Motel Industry
This summer, members of the Vertical IQ team are hitting the road for lots of fun…
How Banking Pros Win More Deals With Vertical IQ
While Vertical IQ is used by a wide array of professionals — from accountants to…
Summer Road Trip Series: Chicago’s Restaurant Scene
This summer, members of the Vertical IQ team are hitting the road for lots of fun…
Summer Road Trip Series: Sandy Toes and Sparkling Skies for the 4th
It’s one of my favorite weeks of the year! Since I was a kid, the 4th of July has…
Summer Road Trip Series: Outpacing the Competition
This summer, members of the Vertical IQ team are hitting the road for lots of fun…
Credit Unions Can Use This One-Two Punch to Land More Business Lending Deals
Have you ever met someone and felt an instant connection? It was this kind of spark…
From Heatwaves to Brainwaves: Abrigo’s ThinkBIG Conference Recap
It goes without saying that Arizona is hot during the summertime. I’m talking about…
Mid-Year Reports on Accounts Receivable and Inventory Reliance
Vertical IQ and Lendovative Technologies are proud to offer the AR and Inventory…
Hitting the Jackpot at AICPA’s ENGAGE Conference
What do accountants do when the books are shut, and the calculators are put away at…
Resiliency is the Name of the Game: Thoughts from S&P Community Bankers Conference
Attending S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Community Bankers Conference is…
Take That to The Bank! Barlow’s Business Banking Conference
Whoever said “two is better than one” was really onto something — especially when…
Making Magic at AAM’s Annual Summit
Walt Disney World, flamingos, and … accounting marketing conferences? Florida…
Your Mind Matters: Mental Health Awareness Month
As we continue to advocate for Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to…
Industry Intelligence Unlocks the Prospecting Power of LinkedIn
If you think LinkedIn is just for posting career updates, you’re missing out on a…
Forward Thinking at Forrester’s B2B Summit
For four days in May, Austin played host to the latest Forrester B2B Summit,…
Cultivating a Culture of Mental Wellness
As Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds during the month of May, we at Vertical IQ…
Going Back to Basics with RMA at CAVA’s Spring Conference
Do you want shoes that are leather, canvas, suede, or pleather? Slip-on or lace-up?…
Unlock Sales Readiness Highlight: Kenneth Bostwick, Jr., Lakeland Bank
In our recent ebook, Unlock Sales Readiness: Advice from the Experts, Banking…
Vertical IQ Gives Bankers “The Right Stuff” to Save Time & Effort
A high-performing bank has bankers who understand both credit and industry-specific…
Unlock Sales Readiness Highlight: Carol Sexton, Cambridge Savings
In our recent ebook, Unlock Sales Readiness: Advice from the Experts, Banking…
Make the Right Pick: Selecting Target Industries in Your Local Market
In a recent blog post, we shared how nearly any professional service provider —…
Vertical IQ’s Spring Conference Lineup
In the Carolinas, we usually know spring has sprung when our cars are yellow with…
Not Just for Banks: How Other Industries’ Sales Pros Use Vertical IQ
It’s true that Vertical IQ was originally created by bankers, for bankers, but the…
Should You Target Industries as Your Prospecting Strategy?
If you’ve been in any B2B sales role, there’s likely one thing about prospecting…
The Secret Ingredient of the Deep Selling Sauce
If you’ve been on LinkedIn lately, you’ve probably seen posts about the B2B sales…
A Journey Through Community Banking in the Lone Star State
Did somebody say “roadtrip”? This past week, I had the pleasure of hitting the road…
Relationships Built on Trust and Expertise: A Conversation with Business Banking Thought Leader Leslie Parnell
Having served in various banking leadership roles for nearly 20 years, Leslie…
Industries Likely to Need Working Capital Financing in 2024
Vertical IQ and Lendovative Technologies are proud to offer the AR and Inventory…
Touchdowns, Chocolate and Banking: Our Thoughts from ABA’s Conference for Community Bankers
Y’all, if there’s one thing we love, it’s heading to the Lone Star State for a…
Future of Credit Unions: Lessons in Collaboration & Innovation from CUNA
As I reflect on my first time attending the Credit Union National Association (now…
Achieve Your 2024 Resolutions with Industry Intelligence
As the third week of the new year comes to a close — how is your New Year’s…
Going Beyond Business: Vertical IQ Cares Program Inaugural Year in Review
Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life…
Top 10 Industry Profiles for 2023
It’s hard to believe 2023 is coming to a close! It’s been a rollercoaster year…
Thoughts from American Banker’s Small Biz Banking Conference
The American Banker’s Small Biz Banking Conference [SBB] feels like home away from…
3 Things We’ve Learned About How Experienced Sales Professionals Use Vertical IQ
We recently hosted the first of two fall webinars focused on how our customers are…
Identifying the Top Industries for Inventory and AR Financing in 2024
The SBA Office of Advocacy reports that 2.5 million new business formations…
Navigating the Age of Intelligence: 6 Insights From the 6sense Breakthrough Conference
Events with our Vertical IQ partners tend to be some of our favorites, so it’s no…
The Value of Third-Party Data
We trust the experts in numerous areas of our lives. If you need a major car…
Leading with Purpose: Thoughts from the Most Powerful Women in Banking Conference
The financial industry has come a long way in promoting gender diversity and…
Embracing Diversity, Tech, and Collaboration: Insights from PrimeGlobal MegaWeek
If you’re in the accounting world, chances are you’re already familiar with…
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,…
Relational Accounting: Your Competitive Edge in a Data-Driven World
The following is a guest blog post by Amy Vetter, the CEO of B³ Method Institue,…
How Credit and Credibility Are Inextricably Connected
Our eBook, A Credit Renaissance: Reduce Underwriting Lending Risk and Revive the…
Reimagining Main Street: Thoughts from the 2023 America’s SBDC Conference
Hot chicken, country music, and celebrities galore — could Nashville get any…
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…
The Essential Calculation that Must Go into a Cash Flow Analysis
There are many topics about which a strong commercial or corporate analyst should…
New AR Reliance Score Helps Predict Industries’ Short-Term Financing Needs
The following is a guest blog post by Pat True, the president of Lendovative…
Credit Renaissance: Overcome Credit Analysis Paralysis Quickly with Industry Intelligence
Our eBook, A Credit Renaissance: Reduce Underwriting Lending Risk and Revive the…
A Credit Renaissance: Credit Lending is a Critical Growth Segment for Banks
Our eBook, A Credit Renaissance: Reduce Underwriting Lending Risk and Revive the…
Ace Your Sales and Marketing with Industry Intelligence: Sustaining Enduring Relationships
Our eBook, Ace Your Sales and Marketing With Industry Intelligence, is available…
Why I Created Local Market Monitor
Ingo Winzer is the founder of Local Market Monitor, a Vertical IQ product, which…
Ace Your Sales and Marketing with Industry Intelligence: Bolstering Your Sales Process
Our eBook, Ace Your Sales and Marketing With Industry Intelligence, is available…
Attracting More Deposits: Ain’t You Special… Yet?
Vertical IQ co-founder and Clarity Advantage president Nick Miller has been…
Ace Your Sales and Marketing with Industry Intelligence: Marketing Content
Our new eBook, Ace Your Sales and Marketing With Industry Intelligence, is…
Ace Your Sales and Marketing with Industry Intelligence: Market Sizing and Planning
Our new eBook, Ace Your Sales and Marketing With Industry Intelligence, is…
Target Cash-Intensive Industries: Key to Growth Strategy
It’s no secret that deposits have been dominating the discussion around banking for…
Cryptocurrency 201: What’s In Crypto’s Future?
In this second installment in our two-part blog series on cryptocurrency, we…
Cryptocurrency 101: The Essential Facts About Crypto
This is the first installment in our two-part blog series examining the rise of…
Advice from the Experts Blog Series: Nick Miller
Vertical IQ’s latest eBook, entitled “Unlock Sales Readiness: Advice from the…
Advice from the Experts Blog Series: Viveka Von Rosen
Vertical IQ’s latest eBook, entitled “Unlock Sales Readiness: Advice from the…
Five Thoughts from the Sales 3.0 Conference
This fall, our associates recall experiences from the events, conferences, and…
Advice from the Experts Blog Series: Jack Hubbard
Vertical IQ’s latest eBook, entitled “Unlock Sales Readiness: Advice from the…
Advice from the Experts Blog Series: Brynne Tillman
Vertical IQ’s latest eBook, entitled “Unlock Sales Readiness: Advice from the…
Giving Tuesday: A Spotlight on This Year’s Charity Finalists
Giving Tuesday is an annual worldwide initiative marked on the Tuesday following…
Five Thoughts from the Financial Brand Forum
This fall, our associates recall experiences from the events, conferences, and…
Advice from the Experts Blog Series: Larry Levine
Vertical IQ’s latest eBook, entitled “Unlock Sales Readiness: Advice from the…
Advice from the Experts Blog Series – Introduction
Vertical IQ’s latest eBook, entitled “Unlock Sales Readiness: Advice from the…
Five Thoughts from the Most Powerful Women in Banking Conference
This fall, our associates recall experiences from the events, conferences, and…
Five Thoughts from the Risk Management Association Conference
This fall, our associates recall experiences from the events, conferences, and…
The Long Game: CHIPS Act to Boost Domestic Production, Address Supply Chain Woes
The $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act (also called the Creating Helpful Incentives…
Five Thoughts from the 6sense Breakthrough User Conference
This fall, our associates recall experiences from the events, conferences, and…
Five Thoughts from American Banker’s Small Biz Banking Conference
This fall, our associates recall experiences from the events, conferences, and…
Five Thoughts from the NYBA Combined Retail & Small Business + Trust & Investment Conference
This fall, our associates recall experiences from the events, conferences, and…
Five Thoughts from America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Conference
This fall, our associates recall experiences from the events, conferences, and…
ENCORE! A Wrap On Our Industry Intelligence Summer Concert Blog Series – And Looking Forward
What a ride it has been! Our Industry Intelligence Summer Concert Blog Series…
Industry Intelligence Summer Concert Blog Series: Journey Reminds Us to Be Good to Ourselves
We’re turning up the volume on some of our staff’s favorite tunes with Vertical…
Industry Intelligence Summer Concert Blog Series: LANY Shows Us a Few New Tricks
The hits keep on coming with Vertical IQ’s Industry Intelligence Summer Concert…
Industry Intelligence Summer Concert Blog Series: Just Google It … Right?
The hits continue with Vertical IQ’s Industry Intelligence Summer Concert Blog…
Industry Intelligence Summer Concert Blog Series: Dave Matthews Teaches Us Exactly What to Say
Vertical IQ’s Industry Intelligence Summer Concert Blog Series is just getting…
Industry Intelligence Summer Concert Blog Series: OneRepublic’s Insights on Sealing More Deals
Vertical IQ’s Industry Intelligence Summer Concert Blog Series continues to come…
Industry Intelligence Summer Concert Blog Series: Billy Joel Knows It’s a Matter of Trust
You’ll be humming along as Vertical IQ continues our Industry Intelligence Summer…
Industry Intelligence Summer Concert Blog Series: Barenaked Ladies and the Key to the Good Life
Vertical IQ keeps the hits rolling with this latest installment in our Industry…
Industry Intelligence Summer Concert Blog Series: Wisdom from Billy Strings
Summer is here, and Vertical IQ is getting in on the fun by kicking off our…
Groove Puts Industry Intelligence in Your Inbox!
Technology, almost by definition, is intended to make our lives easier (although…
Choosing the Best Industry Niches is Art and Science
I was honored to be invited to speak during the Jan. 7 Barlow Research Associates…
First-Hand Account: How Readiness Wins in a Competitive Market
In this guest post, Jerry Bazata, a commercial lender in Portsmouth, New…
Celebrating 10 Years of Vertical IQ: Spotlight on Nick Miller
How time flies when you’re having fun! This is the final installment in a series…
Part 7 of 7: Give Small Business Platform Lending a Clearer View with Industry Intelligence
Your commercial and small business bankers love Vertical IQ for call preparation,…
Celebrating 10 Years of Vertical IQ: Spotlight on Susan Bell
How time flies when you’re having fun! This is the third in a series of four blog…
Part 6 of 7: Private Equity Informed by Industry Intelligence
Your commercial and small business bankers love Vertical IQ for call preparation,…
Celebrating 10 Years of Vertical IQ: Spotlight on Bobby Martin
How time flies when you’re having fun! This is the second in a series of four…
Part 5 of 7: Get Group Banking on Team Industry Intelligence
Your commercial and small business bankers love Vertical IQ for call preparation,…
Celebrating 10 Years of Vertical IQ: Spotlight on Bill Walker
How time flies when you’re having fun! This is the first in a series of four blog…
Part 4 of 7: Industry Intelligence Adds Up for Wealth Management & Investments
Your commercial and small business bankers love Vertical IQ for call preparation,…
Part 3: Credit Underwriting Connects the Dots with Industry Intelligence
Your commercial and small business bankers love Vertical IQ for call preparation,…
Part 2 of 7: Industry Intelligence Puts Card Services in Charge
Your commercial and small business bankers love Vertical IQ for call preparation,…
Part 1 of 7: Industry Intelligence Offers a Wealth of Treasury Management Insight
Your commercial and small business bankers love Vertical IQ for call preparation,…
Industry Focus: Swimming Pool and Spa Retailer
Who would have guessed that, in addition to toilet paper and hand sanitizer,…
After PPP Ends, Don’t Overlook This Important Fourth “P”
By HD Jacobs, Senior Depository and Lending Solutions Product Specialist at S&P…
