May eNews

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Did you know that Washington Trust representatives will come to your business to help your employees with their banking needs? Our Bank-at-Work program is designed to save your employees time and money. It offers a comprehensive suite of banking products including special offers on checking, home equity products and more. We'll also provide “switch kits” so your employees can open their new accounts quickly and easily. For more information, please contact us. We hope you will enjoy this issue of Business eNews and welcome your comments and suggestions.

Save time and money when you make your deposits electronically from your office.

Our remote deposit service allows you to make secure deposits without sending an employee to the bank. Improve Cash Flow. Increase Efficiency. Streamline Operations. Save Time.

With Freedom Deposit Now^TM, you can quickly and easily make deposits directly to your business checking account right from your office computer or any of your business locations. Any business can use remote deposit service You only need a computer, a broadband Internet connection and a Bank-provided scanner. For more information or to schedule a demonstration, please call Beth Frenette, Cash Management Officer at 401-348-1552 or 800-475-2265. Or, contact us online. Learn more - watch our video!

Green Solutions for Your Business
By: Harvey C. Perry, II, SVP, Director of Office for Non-Profit Resources

Did you know that “going green” could potentially reduce your company's operating expenses? With that thought in mind, if your organization is looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly and save money, here are some “green” solutions for your consideration.

Office Solutions - Going green in your office doesn't have to be complicated. Some simple solutions include:

• Turning off computer monitors, printers, desk lamps, or task lighting at the end of the day
• Using power strips with multiple sockets that can be turned off when staff leaves to ensure that equipment isn't drawing power overnight
• Buying energy efficient office equipment and lighting
• Turning off unnecessary lighting during the work day (The U.S. Department of Energy found that roughly 30% of a typical office's energy is used for lighting.)
• Keeping thermostats a little lower in the winter and higher in the summer to save on heating and air conditioning
• Fixing any leaking plumbing fixtures
• Buying recycled paper and printing on both sides of the page
• Recycling paper and recyclable containers

Another way to reduce your office's paper use is to decrease your mail volume. Electronic invoicing and online payments could significantly reduce the amount of mail you send out on a daily basis. Read more.

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