Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) Wins “Most Innovative” Award For Business Advice Library

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced Wednesday it has received the Monarch Innovation Award for “Most Innovative Feature.”  The bank received the award for its Business Online Advice Library that provides educational resources for business owners, offering advice on key business issues.

“The Business Insight Series videos and webcasts address many of the fundamental issues facing business owners,” said Rob Ruffin, Wells Fargo marketing manager. “Entrepreneurs are time-starved and are looking for ways to enhance their businesses. These online educational videos provide a quick and easy way for business owners to access reliable information from industry experts and other business owners.”

The online library offers business owners advice on a wide range of topics, including financing, taxes and accounting, marketing, retirement and general management.  The site also has an interactive angle, including panel discussions and insights from business owners and industry experts.

In particular, it was Wells Fargo’s Foreign Exchange Online for Small Businesses that helped it win the award.  The product is available to businesses through their Well Fargo Online/E-banking session, providing a seamless environment.

“We are honored to be recognized with this award” said David Pope, Wells Fargo Small Business Segment Manager. “As America’s number one small business lender, we are committed to providing educational resources and services that help businesses succeed financially.”

The Monarch Award recognizes financial services sector for creating innovative products for business customers.  The award was created by Barlow Research Associates Inc, which was founded in 1980.