• Improve Your Financial Literacy as a Small Business Owner
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    Startup Business

    Improve Your Financial Literacy as a Small Business Owner

    Master small business financial literacy. Learn how to track cash flow, read financial statements and manage your business finances effectively.
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  • Navigating the Financial Tides: Strategies for Managing Cash Flow as a Seasonal Business
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    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.
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  • Forming a Successful Small Business Partnership: Best Practices
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    Startup Business

    Forming a Successful Small Business Partnership: Best Practices

    By: Nicole Evans
    Learn how to form a successful small business partnership. Discover best practices for finding a partner, writing a business partnership plan and more.
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  • Decoding SBA Loan Approval: Key Factors Financial Institutions Consider for Small Businesses
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    Startup Business

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

    SBA loan approval involves a strong credit history, a comprehensive business plan and collateral. Learn more.
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  • Fresh Fit Meals Gets a Healthy Start with Northwest Bank
    Fresh Fit Meals Gets a Healthy Start with Northwest Bank
    Startup Business, Customer Stories

    Fresh Fit Meals Gets a Healthy Start with Northwest Bank

    Fresh Fit Meals is focused on creating healthy, affordable food for customers. Learn how it got its start with the help of Northwest Bank.
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  • How FireSprint Printing Went From Basement Beginnings to a $6 Million Business
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    Growing Business, Customer Stories

    How FireSprint Printing Went From Basement Beginnings to a $6 Million Business

    By: Shane Kalin
    Learn how Gene Hamzhie's yard sign printing business started in his parents' basement and grew into a $6 million wholesale printer in Omaha.
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  • Northwest Bank Customer Stories: Golf Ball Country
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    Growing Business, Customer Stories

    Northwest Bank Customer Stories: Golf Ball Country

    By: Paul Daniels
    David Brink turned his hobby of selling recycled golf balls into a full-time business with Golf Ball Country. Learn how.
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  • How To Test the Viability of a Business Idea
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    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.
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  • How To Find Investors for Your Startup Business
    Small Business Owners Learning How To Find Investors
    Startup Business

    How To Find Investors for Your Startup Business

    By: Paul Daniels
    It's not always easy to know how to find investors for small businesses. Learn about three ways you can secure funding for your startup.
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  • How To Start a Side Hustle While Working Full Time
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    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.
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  • Buying a Small Business
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    Startup Business

    Buying a Small Business

    By: Jill Thielen
    See what small business assets are considered when determining value of a small business.
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  • Choosing the Right E-Commerce Apps
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    Startup Business

    Choosing the Right E-Commerce Apps

    Want to expand your business's online presence? Here are some tips for choosing e-commerce apps and platforms.
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  • How to Start a Family Business
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    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.
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  • How to Get Your Small Business Listed on Google
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    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.
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  • Pressed Moves From Farmers Market to Downtown Storefront With SBA Loans From Northwest Bank
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    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.
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  • Create a Small Business Budget in 4 Easy Steps
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    Startup Business

    Create a Small Business Budget in 4 Easy Steps

    By: Nicole Evans
    Creating a small business budget shouldn't be time consuming or stressful. Use these 4 easy steps to create a budget for your business.
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  • Financial Considerations When Buying a Small Business
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    Startup Business

    Financial Considerations When Buying a Small Business

    By: Jill Thielen
    From operating costs to applying for a loan to buy a business, there are a number of financial considerations that can impact your decision to buy a small business.
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  • Retired Air Force master sergeant opens hometown coffee shop in La Vista, Nebraska
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    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.
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  • How To Qualify For A Small Business Loan
    Startup Business

    How To Qualify For A Small Business Loan

    By: Ross Taets
    What does it take to prepare for a small business loan? Follow these tips and best practices to prepare yourself when applying for a small business loan.
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  • 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!
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