• Auditing Expenses and Optimizing Your Budget for Business Growth
    A close-up view of a person using a laptop with charts and a financial spreadsheet on the screen, representing the process of auditing business expenses and optimizing a budget.
    Growing Business

    Auditing Expenses and Optimizing Your Budget for Business Growth

    By: Nicole Evans
    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.
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  • 8-Step Guide to Selling A Small Business
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    Growing Business

    8-Step Guide to Selling A Small Business

    By: Clay Baker
    Thinking of selling your business? This 8-step guide covers everything from business valuation and hiring a broker to creating a solid exit strategy.
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  • Beyond the Field: What To Consider When Diversifying Your Farming Operations
    A Farmer In A Cornfield After Adopting a Diversification Agriculture Strategy
    Agribusiness

    Beyond the Field: What To Consider When Diversifying Your Farming Operations

    By: Jacob Meyers
    Thinking about diversifying your farm? You can mitigate risk, make better use of resources and improve long-term viability. Read more.
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  • The Pros and Cons of Buying and Renting Farmland
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    Agribusiness

    The Pros and Cons of Buying and Renting Farmland

    By: Eric Walhof
    Is buying farmland a good investment? Let's look at the pros and cons of buying and renting.
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  • 6 Farm Tax Preparation Tips
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    Agribusiness

    6 Farm Tax Preparation Tips

    By: Jim Higgins
    Kickstart your farm's financial success! Discover 6 essential farm tax preparation tips for a smooth filing process. Act now and maximize your savings today!
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  • 6 Steps To Start the Farm Succession Planning Process
    Farmer Thinking About Succession Planning
    Agribusiness

    6 Steps To Start the Farm Succession Planning Process

    By: Jacob Meyers
    Your farm is a legacy you've worked hard to build. But it's essential to have a solid plan for your farm's future before you retire. Follow these 6 succession steps.
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  • 6 Cash Flow Management Strategies for Farmers
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    Agribusiness

    6 Cash Flow Management Strategies for Farmers

    By: Jacob Meyers
    Achieving positive cash flow requires a long-term mindset, especially in agriculture. Follow our 6 strategies to help keep your farming operation running strong.
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  • How You Can Remove Common Financial Barriers With The Beginning Farmer Loan Program
    Beginning Farmer Loan Program
    Growing Business, Agribusiness

    How You Can Remove Common Financial Barriers With The Beginning Farmer Loan Program

    By: Brad Cave
    Find out how you can acquire farmland with the right loan program.
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  • Advantages of Forming an LLC
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    Startup Business, Business

    Advantages of Forming an LLC

    There are many advantages to forming an LLC. Learn how this structure can provide flexibility for your business.
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  • Hoogland Custom Chopping, LLC
    Image of the Hoogland Family
    Agribusiness, Agribusiness, Customer Stories

    Hoogland Custom Chopping, LLC

    By: Eric Walhof
    When the Hoogland Family's dairy farm was handed to the next generation, they knew it was time to expand the operation. Learn how they started Hoogland Custom Chopping with help from Northwest Bank.
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  • Axis Salon and Day Spa Provides a Little Neighborhood Feel
    Interior of Axis Salon
    Growing Business, Customer Stories

    Axis Salon and Day Spa Provides a Little Neighborhood Feel

    By: James Ramsey
    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.
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  • Resources for Farmers to Help During the Coronavirus Crisis
    Farm Equipment in a Field
    Agribusiness

    Resources for Farmers to Help During the Coronavirus Crisis

    Learn about the resources for farmers that can help relieve stress during the coronavirus pandemic.
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  • Farm Succession Planning
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    Agribusiness

    Farm Succession Planning

    By: John Taets
    Secure your farm's future with our farm succession planning guide. Nurture a smooth transition for a lasting legacy. Get started today!
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  • ACH Payroll and Direct Deposit for Small Businesses
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    Growing Business

    ACH Payroll and Direct Deposit for Small Businesses

    Simplify and automate your business's payroll process with ACH services and direct deposit. Learn how to boost payroll efficiency in our latest blog!
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  • 3 Reasons Your Business Might Need a Loan
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    Growing Business

    3 Reasons Your Business Might Need a Loan

    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.
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  • Is a Farm Equipment Loan the Right Choice for Your Business?
    Image of a Farmer
    Agribusiness

    Is a Farm Equipment Loan the Right Choice for Your Business?

    By: Eric Walhof
    When purchasing a new piece of farm equipment there are multiple factors to take into consideration. Here are three questions to ask yourself when preparing to apply for a farm equipment loan.
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  • Adair Native's Company Agri Drain Finds Tools for Business Growth with Northwest Bank
    Agri Drain Owner Charlie Schafer Standing in Front of His Work Truck
    Growing Business, Customer Stories

    Adair Native's Company Agri Drain Finds Tools for Business Growth with Northwest Bank

    By: Jill Thielen
    Adair, Iowa native, Charlie Schafer turned to Northwest Bank for the financial tools and resources his business Agri Drain needed for business growth.
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  • Farming for the Generations
    Image of the Thompson Family.
    Agribusiness, Customer Stories

    Farming for the Generations

    By: John Taets
    Learn how four generations of hard work and strong values has helped Dan Thompson of T&T Farms ensure his family farm legacy is passed down to the next generation.
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  • Top 3 Tips to Help Farmers Manage Their Finances
    Family Farm Showcasing Importance of Agribusiness Financing
    Agribusiness

    Top 3 Tips to Help Farmers Manage Their Finances

    By: Eric Walhof
    Discover the importance of financial management for your farm. Read our Top 3 Tips to avoid common and costly farmer financial problems.
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  • 5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Ransomware Attacks
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    Growing Business

    5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Ransomware Attacks

    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.
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