• Importance of Community Outreach for Small Businesses
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    Growing Business

    Importance of Community Outreach for Small Businesses

    By: Joe Conover
    Learn how building a culture of community outreach and service can help your small business be more successful.
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  • What You Should Know About Insured Cash Sweep®: 5 FAQs
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    Growing Business

    What You Should Know About Insured Cash Sweep®: 5 FAQs

    Through Insured Cash Sweep, you can safeguard your deposits over $250,000. Get our 5 FAQs about this one-stop solution.
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  • Improve Small Business Cybersecurity and Prevent Magecart Attacks
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    Growing Business

    Improve Small Business Cybersecurity and Prevent Magecart Attacks

    Small business cybersecurity has become increasingly important with more people shopping online than ever. Learn what steps you can take to protect your business from being compromised.
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  • 7 Financing Strategies To Help Small Businesses Navigate the Economic Landscape
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    Growing Business

    7 Financing Strategies To Help Small Businesses Navigate the Economic Landscape

    By: Kelly Grefe
    Navigating times when the economy is influx may seem daunting. But, with careful planning and strategic decision-making, you can position your small business for success.
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  • How To Write a Business Plan
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    Growing Business

    How To Write a Business Plan

    By: Paul Daniels
    Turn a great idea into a profitable small business. Learn how a business plan can provide a road map for your success.
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  • 5 Questions You Should Ask About Lockbox Services
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    Growing Business

    5 Questions You Should Ask About Lockbox Services

    If you struggle with maintaining an organized payment collection process, a lockbox system may be right for you. Learn how this service can streamline your business.
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  • How To Prepare For A Recession
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    Growing Business

    How To Prepare For A Recession

    By: Kelly Grefe
    Preparing for an economic downturn now can pay off later. Follow these tips to ensure that your small business can navigate the waters.
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  • Niece Trucking Becomes a Midwest Trucking Powerhouse
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    Growing Business, Customer Stories

    Niece Trucking Becomes a Midwest Trucking Powerhouse

    By: Jill Thielen
    Niece Trucking started with one truck in 1994 but now has more than 170 drivers and terminals all over the Midwest. Learn how Northwest Bank helped this family business thrive.
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  • Logan Wood Sells High-End Clothing In-Store and Online at Hansen's Clothing
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    Growing Business, Customer Stories

    Logan Wood Sells High-End Clothing In-Store and Online at Hansen's Clothing

    By: Paul Daniels
    Hansen's Clothing has a 100-year history of selling high-end menswear. Learn how Logan Wood, one of the new owners, is keeping that legacy going.
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  • Our Favorite Books and Podcasts for Small Business Owners
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    Growing Business

    Our Favorite Books and Podcasts for Small Business Owners

    Check out the best books and the best podcasts for small business owners, as selected by our commercial bankers.
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  • Small Business Cybersecurity to Mitigate Supply Chain Risk
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    Growing Business

    Small Business Cybersecurity to Mitigate Supply Chain Risk

    Have you thought about small business cybersecurity and the impact on your business if your partners or suppliers were compromised? Learn how to reduce supply chain risk & fully protect your business with a holistic approach to cybersecurity.
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  • Piezon's Pizzeria Becomes an Omaha Neighborhood Staple
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    Growing Business, Customer Stories

    Piezon's Pizzeria Becomes an Omaha Neighborhood Staple

    By: Kelly Grefe
    Matt Vrzal is motivated by caring for other people. Learn how that has guided him in making Piezon's Pizzeria into a neighborhood staple.
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  • Reduce Your Personal Risk with Investment Diversification
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    Growing Business

    Reduce Your Personal Risk with Investment Diversification

    By: Lance Evans
    Discover the importance of investment diversification in order to reduce your personal risk exposure.
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  • Safely Plan for Your Business Opening
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    Growing Business

    Safely Plan for Your Business Opening

    Learn some tips for making sure you plan your business opening with customer and employee safety in mind.
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  • Personal Finance Tips for Small Business Owners
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    Growing Business

    Personal Finance Tips for Small Business Owners

    As a small business owner, your business may very well be your largest financial asset. That said, it cannot be your only asset. The current coronavirus situation has caused major disruptions not only to businesses, but to the personal lives of the small business owners too, since many of them rely on business income to pay the bills.
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  • Small Business Cyber Security
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    Growing Business

    Small Business Cyber Security

    Protect your small business from cyber threats. Learn about cybersecurity, ransomware attacks, and more. Get expert advice and take action today.
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  • Signs Your Business is Ready to Grow
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    Growing Business

    Signs Your Business is Ready to Grow

    By: John Taets
    If your business is turning a profit and its future outlook is positive, it might be time to consider expansion. Expanding your business can come in different forms. Here are a few signs that your business may be ready to grow.
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  • Ownership transition made easy with small business loan from Northwest Bank
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    Growing Business

    Ownership transition made easy with small business loan from Northwest Bank

    By: Ross Taets
    SBA loan from Northwest Bank helps turn Two Rivers Glass and Door project managers into small business owners.
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  • Northwest Bank Offers Loan Tips for Small Business Owners
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    Growing Business

    Northwest Bank Offers Loan Tips for Small Business Owners

    By: Paul Daniels
    Despite what you may hear in the news, banks have the funds and want to make loans to small business owners who have the ability to survive and thrive in our challenging economy -- and today's low interest rates make this an especially good time to apply. Before you do, Northwest Bank advises small business owners to review the following checklist...
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  • Navigating the Small Business Retirement Plan Landscape
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    Growing Business

    Navigating the Small Business Retirement Plan Landscape

    By: Dean Jacobsen CFP®
    Having an employer retirement plan is one of the best benefits a small business owner can offer employees. This overview of the most common retirement plans will help you start the decision making process.
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