Checking free-for-all: have banks gone crazy? First, there was free retail checking, and now all over the country, banks are marketing free checking for small-business customers. Not every institution is convinced that it's a good idea, but many that have tried it claim that it has given them a competitive edge

If you're still on the fence about whether to offer free small-business checking, read this: Experts say it's no longer a matter of 'if' but 'when' you should offer this [...]