• Navigating the Financial Tides: Strategies for Managing Cash Flow as a Seasonal Business
    Two Small Business Owners Following Cash Flow Management Tips For Their Seasonal Company
    Startup Business

    Navigating the Financial Tides: Strategies for Managing Cash Flow as a Seasonal Business

    By: Nicole Evans
    Learn essential cash flow management strategies for your seasonal business. Get the tips you need to ensure year-round stability with Northwest Bank.
    Read More
  • Small Business Tax Tips: A Guide for Tax Planning and Filing
    Small Business Owner Follows Tax Tips
    Startup Business

    Small Business Tax Tips: A Guide for Tax Planning and Filing

    Navigate small business taxes with these tips on deductions, bonus depreciation, Section 179, C-Corps & S-Corps. Optimize your business tax filing & planning.
    Read More
  • SBA Loans for Professional Practices
    Image of a Business Interior
    Startup Business

    SBA Loans for Professional Practices

    By: Brenda Gibson
    If you own a professional practice an SBA loan is an excellent way to gain the financial support you need. Learn how SBA loans work and the benefits they provide to small business owners.
    Read More
  • Starting a Small Business: Frequently Asked Questions
    Small business Owner Welcoming Customers with an Open Sign on the Door
    Startup Business

    Starting a Small Business: Frequently Asked Questions

    By: Jed Jensen
    Get insights from our commercial bankers and discover how to start a small business. Our FAQs and answers will set you on the right path to success.
    Read More
  • Decoding SBA Loan Approval: Key Factors Financial Institutions Consider for Small Businesses
    A Female Small Business Owner Meeting With A Community Banker To Sign A Small Business Loan
    Startup Business

    Decoding SBA Loan Approval: Key Factors Financial Institutions Consider for Small Businesses

    By: Lisa Maas
    SBA loan approval involves a strong credit history, a comprehensive business plan and collateral. Learn more.
    Read More
  • Turn Your Vision Into Reality: Navigate Small Business Startup Financing Options With Confidence
    A Male Small Business Owner Researching Startup Financing Options
    Startup Business

    Turn Your Vision Into Reality: Navigate Small Business Startup Financing Options With Confidence

    Securing startup funding is a crucial step for new businesses. Explore diverse financing options to help on your small business journey.
    Read More
  • Taylored Expressions Customer Story
    Image of Taylor Van Bruggen Taylored Expressions
    Customer Stories, Startup Business

    Taylored Expressions Customer Story

    Taylor Van Bruggen wanted to spread joy by making handmade cards. So, she decided to launch her own business. Learn more.
    Read More
  • How To Increase Your Personal Credit Score So You Qualify For Small Business Financing
    Business credit score, does personal loan affect credit score
    Startup Business

    How To Increase Your Personal Credit Score So You Qualify For Small Business Financing

    By: Paul Daniels
    Find out how your personal credit score can affect the financing opportunities for your small business.
    Read More
  • How To Test the Viability of a Business Idea
    image of Five People Talking at a Table
    Startup Business

    How To Test the Viability of a Business Idea

    Learn how to test the viability of a business or product idea before you go all-in on your investment.
    Read More
  • How Start A Franchise: Beginner's Guide
    A couple of franchise owners standing in front of door
    Startup Business

    How Start A Franchise: Beginner's Guide

    By: Cara Treybal
  • How To Start a Side Hustle While Working Full Time
    Image of Man Recording Himself Talking About Cameras
    Startup Business

    How To Start a Side Hustle While Working Full Time

    By: Sara Morrow
    Learn how to start a side hustle while keeping your full-time job with our checklist.
    Read More
  • Small Business Online Payment Options
    Woman Looking at Computer with Boxes in Background
    Startup Business

    Small Business Online Payment Options

    Online shopping isn't just for large businesses anymore. There are an increasing number of affordable online payment options creating efficiencies for small businesses and providing convenience to their customers.
    Read More
  • How to Start a Family Business
    Image of Business Owners
    Startup Business

    How to Start a Family Business

    By: Eric Walhof
    Learning how to start a family business can be a rewarding endeavor, but it's not without challenges. Follow these family business tips to help your business hit the ground running.
    Read More
  • How to Get Your Small Business Listed on Google
    Image of Someone Searching Online
    Startup Business

    How to Get Your Small Business Listed on Google

    Promoting your business online is a great way to connect with potential customers. Learn how to get your small business listed on Google My Business.
    Read More
  • Improve Your Financial Literacy as a Small Business Owner
    Image of Business People with a Light Bulb Symbolizing an Idea.
    Startup Business

    Improve Your Financial Literacy as a Small Business Owner

    By: Carson Farmer
    Financial literacy can mean the difference between success and failure when it comes to starting a small business. Learn key financial terms every new small business owner needs to know.
    Read More
  • Start and Grow Your Small Business With a Working Capital Loan
    Image of Business Folks Working at a Desk
    Startup Business

    Start and Grow Your Small Business With a Working Capital Loan

    By: Clay Baker
    Learn how a working capital loan can help your small business start up or expand by maintaining cash flow.
    Read More
  • Pressed Moves From Farmers Market to Downtown Storefront With SBA Loans From Northwest Bank
    Imaged of Pressed Business
    Startup Business, Customer Stories

    Pressed Moves From Farmers Market to Downtown Storefront With SBA Loans From Northwest Bank

    By: Paul Daniels
    Kristen and Eric Meeter start hand-pressed jewelry business, Pressed, with the assistance of Northwest Bank and SBA loans.
    Read More
  • What You Need to Know About Business Insurance Coverage
    Image of Building Blocks with the Word Insurance
    Startup Business

    What You Need to Know About Business Insurance Coverage

    By: Joe Conover
    Business insurance coverage is vital to protecting your business assets, property and employees. Learn what types of business insurance there are and how to purchase the coverage you need.
    Read More
  • Retired Air Force master sergeant opens hometown coffee shop in La Vista, Nebraska
    Image of Mike Sutmaier from Hard Bean Coffee Shop.
    Startup Business, Customer Stories

    Retired Air Force master sergeant opens hometown coffee shop in La Vista, Nebraska

    By: Kelly Grefe
    Mike Sutmaier's dream of opening Hard Bean Coffee Shop in La Vista, NE, was made a reality with an SBA loan from Northwest Bank.
    Read More
  • How to Secure Capital Funding for Your Startup Business (Infographic)
    Startup Business

    How to Secure Capital Funding for Your Startup Business (Infographic)

    By: Joe Conover
    Discover top capital funding strategies for startups. Explore small business loans, angel investors, and crowdfunding options by visiting our site today!
    Read More