The Silverline Blog
Industry insights, Salesforce news, and more
Industry insights, Salesforce news, and more
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Have you tried Burbn? No, we’re not offering you a cocktail. We’re referring to the first prototype of Instagram. It was a web app called Burbn, and the name was inspired by the founder’s love of whiskeys and bourbons. Burbn evolved into one of the hottest apps, and when Instagram was launched on October 6,...
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GreenState Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative. Organized in 1938, GreenState has grown to be Iowa’s largest credit union and one of the top financial institutions in the United States for returning profits to members in the form of better rates and lower fees. GreenState serves over 370,000 members with 30 office locations. Membership...
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It is like a game of Hide and Seek out there in the search for talent – except financial services companies are doing a lot more seeking and a lot less finding. The trailing wake of the pandemic has left us with the so-called Great Resignation, created new forms of flexible work, and made huge...
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With rising rates and declining origination volumes top of mind for many mortgage lenders, we could all use a magic bullet to make 2022 a successful year. It may not be magic, but utilizing technology with the data you already have can help you prioritize and allocate leads, identify cross-sell/upsell opportunities, and grow your portfolio....
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Do you remember a time when there were no ATMs? The first ATM in the United States was launched in September 1969 in Rockville Center in New York. The ATM was accompanied by the slogan, “On September 2, our banks will open at 9 am and never close again.” In 1977, Citibank had ATMs installed...
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Some of the most common passwords include “123456”, “qwerty”, and, well, “password”. Not everyone is so creative when it comes to security. You probably have your own tips and tricks for creating unique passwords that may have your dog’s name combined with your childhood street address and a few #$%& thrown in. Passwords play a...
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Opening the door. Opening a can of soda. Opening your eyes. The word open is all about allowing access and not having a confining barrier. Yet not all openings are so readily accessible. We’re referring to deposit account openings (DAO) at banks and lenders — when a person or business goes to a bank to...
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“Always be learning” is a common mantra you’ll hear as you move up in your financial services career, and it’s a core value here at Silverline. One of the best ways to advance your learning is to take courses in areas relevant to the banking industry and educate yourself about the platforms and systems you...
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“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” Leave it to philosopher Confucius to nail it with that sage advice. There really is no need to complicate matters more than is necessary. You probably see complications arise in life on a daily basis, especially at work, that could be simplified. Projects are...
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Customers of banking and lending enterprises are increasingly choosing products and services based on the quality of the experiences they have with them. These experiences are becoming more and more complex and spanning channels, technologies, and departments. As this complexity is introduced, the customer experience can often break down. Enter UI/UX (user interface/user experience) design,...