Biz Buzz Blog

Is buying farmland a good investment? Let's look at the pros and cons of buying and renting.

There are many advantages to forming an LLC. Learn how this structure can provide flexibility for your business.

Jenay Baethke was groomed to be a hair stylist from a young age. See how a commercial banker at Northwest Bank helped her dream of owning her own salon become a reality.

Auditing expenses can help you scale back your budget and determine if the time is right for small business growth. Learn more in this blog post.

Our 8-step guide on how to sell your small business will help you plan and prepare for a successful sale.

Simplify and automate your business's payroll process with ACH services and direct deposit. Learn how to boost payroll efficiency in our latest blog!

If you own your own business – whether it's a new start-up or one that is well-established, at some point, you may find yourself considering a business loan. Determining whether a loan is the right direction for your business can be intimidating, however. That's why Northwest Bank is offering a look at three reasons a loan may help your business.

Adair, Iowa native, Charlie Schafer turned to Northwest Bank for the financial tools and resources his business Agri Drain needed for business growth.

Small businesses are extremely vulnerable to these attacks. Businesses can minimize the impact of ransomware attacks by deploying a backup system for all critical information and establishing additional safeguards so that hackers have fewer entry points into their networks.