Access to Digital Treasury, ACH Fraud Control, Remote Deposit Capture & other treasury applications.
Heritage SunTrust clients, access if formerly used single sign on SunView platform to access Treasury Manager, Online Check Deposits, and other treasury applications.
Your vision is unwavering. Our commitment is, too. Thought leaders at Truist have identified seven opportunities for businesses in today’s fast-paced and uncertain environment. We hope they’ll inspire you to make your next bold move.
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Michael Carter (00:06):
What is business as usual? That's a great question.
Jason Cagle (00:09):
It used to be that you could imagine tomorrow and do a long-term plan and put it on the shelf. Now, you got to think about it in an agile fashion all the time and constantly reevaluate.
Kathleen Farrell (00:20):
One of our values at Truist is to act as one team, operate as one team for our client. And we're able to bring broader perspectives, deeper insights, more solutions. And that really allows for growth.
Michael Carter (01:00):
The human spirit has an amazing ability to adapt. And no matter how tall the mountain is, we keep climbing it.
Jason Cagle (01:11):
This is the new normal. So the business owners we see that are the most successful are the ones who are leaning in and looking towards the future.
7 big areas of opportunity
Reset your financial foundation
Evaluate capital, cash flow, and risk appetite.
Trends we’re seeing
Shift from crisis management to embracing uncertainty
New and different risk mitigation strategies
Reduced capital needs due to less reliance on growth through acquisition
Planning for tax increases and inflation
Actions to consider now
Keep the growth of business value as the top priority.
Manage risk of rising interest rates, inflation, and taxes.
Revisit credit vehicles and terms.
Rethink debt-to-equity ratio.
Reassess risks and coverage.
By the numbers
Risk execs speak out
56%
want advice customized to their industry or business
48%
want insurance products customized to their business needs
See more in the Truist Purple Papersm
Realign your operations
Smooth supply chain and labor shortages.
Trends we’re seeing
Workers resetting priorities and weighing options
A new role for M&A beyond market dominance
Adaptions to stocking up and staffing up
Operational stressors driving owner transitions
Actions to consider now
Fast-track technology upgrades and automation.
Get more targeted in your people search.
Increase inventory reserves at every stage of the supply chain.
Seek opportunities to expand at affordable prices.
By the numbers
In a survey of 732 C-suite senior executives by PwC, most felt solving these operational challenges in 2022 is key to future success.
59%
prioritize people issues (such as hiring tech-savvy talent)
55%
prioritize addressing supply chain disruptions
See more in the Truist Purple Papersm
Seize growth opportunities
Consider revenue, expansion, and competitive advantages.
Trends we’re seeing
Favorable conditions for accessing capital
New types of growth via private equity and partnerships
Environmental, sustainability, and governance linked to growth
Cost efficiencies driving competitive advantage
Actions to consider now
Engage in acquisition scenario planning.
Reassess pricing to offset costs.
Expand your footprint via partnerships.
Tell your ESG story—or write a new chapter.
Consider whether to own or lease real estate.
By the numbers
In a Fortune/Deloitte survey, the percentages of CEOs who saw these as “expected drivers of business success” over the next year were:
54%
innovation/new products
52%
application of technology
See more in the Truist Purple Papersm
Digitize core financial processes
Maximize automation, data collection, and data usage.
Trends we’re seeing
Demands for treasury management
The need for more secure remote access
Faster feedback loops via digitization
The rise of portals and APIs
Actions to consider now
Ensure C-suite buy-in on digital transformation.
Get more connected through APIs.
Open the door to the use of portals.
Make fraud prevention an enterprise-wide effort.
By the numbers
In a survey of 1,000 senior-level finance professionals and finance and accounting practitioners:
83%
had to digitize previously paper-based processes when forced to work remotely due to COVID-19
80%
of those who automated their cash conversion cycle say it has made their business more efficient and successful
See more in the Truist Purple Papersm
Prepare for future M&A
Take advantage of options available to buyers, sellers, and investors.
A group of 117 CEOs shared what approaches they plan to take to attract and retain talent. Below are the most and least popular by percentage.
80%
increased flexibility (in-person vs. virtual, etc.)
68%
more emphasis on corporate purpose
See more in the Truist Purple Papersm
How environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals can improve your supply chain
Let's talk: ESG and your supply chain
It’s increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to be able to demonstrate clear goals for environmental, social, and governance - to show steady progress toward accomplishing them. And with good reason. ESG supply chain improvements can be a competitive advantage.