Biz Buzz Blog Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/biz-buzz-blog A blog series that focuses on challenges and opportunities faces by aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. © 2025 Northwest Bank 837f52ec-02a6-550c-85e6-5e7933b58282 no en Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:25:31 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:26:15 -0800 https://www.nw.bank/ https://img.transistor.fm/3ekPpsAvE0iZeVfZme2u8IklJOs5lOxiN5rWm0MXkuY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM4NDUxLzE2NzU0/NDQwNzAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Biz Buzz Blog https://www.nw.bank/ episodic Northwest Bank A blog series that focuses on challenges and opportunities faces by aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners. A blog series that focuses on challenges and opportunities faces by aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners.. SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes Northwest Bank No No Using Short-Term Financing To Manage Cash Flow Fluctuations 48 48 Using Short-Term Financing To Manage Cash Flow Fluctuations full 177fa36e-7d32-48a0-98ce-ca99e26a52ed https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2025/05/27/cash-flow-solutions-for-businesses--short-term-financing Don't let cash flow shortages disrupt your business’ operation. Read how short-term financing options can help you confidently manage through growth, seasonality, and/or unexpected disturbances.

]]> Don't let cash flow shortages disrupt your business’ operation. Read how short-term financing options can help you confidently manage through growth, seasonality, and/or unexpected disturbances.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:25:22 -0700 Marcus Christensen Marcus Christensen 656 Don't let cash flow shortages disrupt your business’ operation. Read how short-term financing options can help you confidently manage through growth, seasonality, and/or unexpected disturbances.

]]> SBA, Business Financing, Small Business, Luther Lampert No Importance of Community Outreach for Small Businesses 47 47 Importance of Community Outreach for Small Businesses full 6f0e9ce7-50c2-4e8d-8a7a-30635fe9c52e https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2024/09/04/importance-of-community-outreach-for-small-businesses Learn how building a culture of community outreach and service can help your small business be more successful.

]]> Learn how building a culture of community outreach and service can help your small business be more successful.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:23:09 -0700 Joe Conover Joe Conover 508 Learn how building a culture of community outreach and service can help your small business be more successful.

]]> Small Business, Business Banking, Commercial Banking, Luther Lampert No What Does it Mean to Scale a Business? 46 46 What Does it Mean to Scale a Business? full b7928080-6354-499a-b458-12e03c987b2c https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2024/09/05/what-does-it-mean-to-scale-a-business It's not uncommon for entrepreneurs to use the terms “growth” and “scale” interchangeably when talking about adding revenue to their small business. The terms do have a similar meaning with a critical difference. 

Growing a business means that a business owner is adding revenue by adding more resources and higher costs to their operation. This could mean bringing on new clients and customers by adding a new location or building, purchasing new equipment or hiring more employees to meet the needs of those new clients.

]]> It's not uncommon for entrepreneurs to use the terms “growth” and “scale” interchangeably when talking about adding revenue to their small business. The terms do have a similar meaning with a critical difference. 

Growing a business means that a business owner is adding revenue by adding more resources and higher costs to their operation. This could mean bringing on new clients and customers by adding a new location or building, purchasing new equipment or hiring more employees to meet the needs of those new clients.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:20:59 -0700 Nicole Evans Nicole Evans 351 It's not uncommon for entrepreneurs to use the terms “growth” and “scale” interchangeably when talking about adding revenue to their small business. The terms do have a similar meaning with a critical difference. 

Growing a business means that a business owner is adding revenue by adding more resources and higher costs to their operation. This could mean bringing on new clients and customers by adding a new location or building, purchasing new equipment or hiring more employees to meet the needs of those new clients.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Luther Lampert No Things To Do After Buying a Business: A Comprehensive Checklist 45 45 Things To Do After Buying a Business: A Comprehensive Checklist full d36b8cd5-d3a7-4918-8126-f3c51c91afbc https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2024/09/05/things-to-do-after-buying-a-business Looking for next steps after buying a business? Follow our checklist and learn how to audit business operations, manage finances and set up a new business for success.

]]> Looking for next steps after buying a business? Follow our checklist and learn how to audit business operations, manage finances and set up a new business for success.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:18:15 -0700 Paul Daniels Paul Daniels 509 Looking for next steps after buying a business? Follow our checklist and learn how to audit business operations, manage finances and set up a new business for success.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No Beyond the Menu at the Nautical Okoboji 44 44 Beyond the Menu at the Nautical Okoboji full 22d6a491-c442-4d47-8120-0ed39046fa60 https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2025/05/01/beyond-the-menu-at-the-nautical-okoboji Discover how entrepreneurs Dustyn and Schuyler grew a thriving restaurant group in the Iowa Great Lakes area with the help of strong business banking. 

]]> Discover how entrepreneurs Dustyn and Schuyler grew a thriving restaurant group in the Iowa Great Lakes area with the help of strong business banking. 

]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 14:47:57 -0700 Nicole Evans Nicole Evans 420 Discover how entrepreneurs Dustyn and Schuyler grew a thriving restaurant group in the Iowa Great Lakes area with the help of strong business banking. 

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No A Cut Above the Rest: The Journey of Weaver Meats 43 43 A Cut Above the Rest: The Journey of Weaver Meats full 82b4d38b-970c-4090-bc06-e00ecac0346c https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2025/01/02/weaver-meats-customer-story---northwest-bank When Kyle Weaver took over his grandfather’s butcher shop, he knew he was inheriting more than just a business — he was carrying on a legacy. Read how he’s continued the tradition.

]]> When Kyle Weaver took over his grandfather’s butcher shop, he knew he was inheriting more than just a business — he was carrying on a legacy. Read how he’s continued the tradition.

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:49:00 -0800 Staci Heaberlin Staci Heaberlin 531 When Kyle Weaver took over his grandfather’s butcher shop, he knew he was inheriting more than just a business — he was carrying on a legacy. Read how he’s continued the tradition.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No Community Housing Initiatives Is Helping Iowans Thrive 42 42 Community Housing Initiatives Is Helping Iowans Thrive full 4ac5d1d4-005c-4aa8-8805-ac65ef399c2a https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2025/01/02/community-housing-initiatives-customer-story---northwest-bank Every community thrives when its people have stable, affordable housing. Read how Community Housing Initiatives is building a better future for all Iowans.

]]> Every community thrives when its people have stable, affordable housing. Read how Community Housing Initiatives is building a better future for all Iowans.

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:20:10 -0800 Paul Daniels Paul Daniels 451 Every community thrives when its people have stable, affordable housing. Read how Community Housing Initiatives is building a better future for all Iowans.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No From Garage Doors to Property Management: How Rena and Dick Hall Built A Legacy With Multiple Successful Businesses 41 41 From Garage Doors to Property Management: How Rena and Dick Hall Built A Legacy With Multiple Successful Businesses full 8f54a44c-4340-4f08-aa9f-140d4c82894a https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2024/12/19/from-garage-doors-to-property-management--how-rena-and-dick-hall-built-a-legacy-with-multiple-successful-businesses Rena and Dick Hall began with a single loan and now run The Door and Fence Store and RentAmes. Discover how they got their start.

]]> Rena and Dick Hall began with a single loan and now run The Door and Fence Store and RentAmes. Discover how they got their start.

]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 07:23:46 -0800 Tim Neubauer Tim Neubauer 403 Rena and Dick Hall began with a single loan and now run The Door and Fence Store and RentAmes. Discover how they got their start.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No The Importance of Reviewing Your Treasury Management Solution at Year-End 40 40 The Importance of Reviewing Your Treasury Management Solution at Year-End full 7e168efa-ee6f-42a7-bd21-b390f906c5a9 https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2024/12/23/the-importance-of-reviewing-your-treasury-management-solution-at-year-end Year-end is the perfect time for you to assess your current treasury management solution. Make sure it's ready to help you in the upcoming year.

]]> Year-end is the perfect time for you to assess your current treasury management solution. Make sure it's ready to help you in the upcoming year.

]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 07:01:09 -0800 Northwest Bank Northwest Bank 552 Year-end is the perfect time for you to assess your current treasury management solution. Make sure it's ready to help you in the upcoming year.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No Best Practices for Implementing Treasury Management Services 39 39 Best Practices for Implementing Treasury Management Services full 6d346a0c-e472-435d-b49b-7aa321f4ff8a https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2024/12/16/best-practices-for-implementing-treasury-management-services Implementing a treasury management solution doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Follow our best practices and get started today.

]]> Implementing a treasury management solution doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Follow our best practices and get started today.

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:58:39 -0800 Jason Olson Jason Olson 729 Implementing a treasury management solution doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Follow our best practices and get started today.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No A Comprehensive Treasury Management Guide 38 38 A Comprehensive Treasury Management Guide full 29751c67-2e47-47d5-87af-55562c094306 https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2024/11/22/treasury-management-banking-guide---northwest-bank This guide to treasury management banking offers essential strategies and insights to help your business grow and succeed.

]]> This guide to treasury management banking offers essential strategies and insights to help your business grow and succeed.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:26:37 -0800 Jason Olson Jason Olson 1051 This guide to treasury management banking offers essential strategies and insights to help your business grow and succeed.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No How Treasury Management Plays a Key Role in Fraud Prevention 37 37 How Treasury Management Plays a Key Role in Fraud Prevention full 92d03c0c-a651-4ab5-a83b-f6f7e961ee92 https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2024/11/25/the-role-of-treasury-management-services---northwest-bank Prevent fraud before it happens. From real-time alerts to automated payment verifications, treasury management solutions can help protect your business.

]]> Prevent fraud before it happens. From real-time alerts to automated payment verifications, treasury management solutions can help protect your business.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:59:13 -0800 Jason Olson Jason Olson 753 Prevent fraud before it happens. From real-time alerts to automated payment verifications, treasury management solutions can help protect your business.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No Q&A Session With Pressed: A Hand-Stamped Jewelry Success Story 36 36 Q&A Session With Pressed: A Hand-Stamped Jewelry Success Story full 23129321-a7a4-4cea-9045-aa393d9d6408 https://www.nw.bank/news-detail/blog/2024/11/14/pressed-q-a-series---northwest-bank Kristen and Eric Meeter, owners of Pressed, share how they have grown their business and took calculated risks that paid off. Read the full interview.

]]> Kristen and Eric Meeter, owners of Pressed, share how they have grown their business and took calculated risks that paid off. Read the full interview.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:09:18 -0800 Paul Daniels Paul Daniels 468 Kristen and Eric Meeter, owners of Pressed, share how they have grown their business and took calculated risks that paid off. Read the full interview.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No SBA Loans for Professional Practices 35 35 SBA Loans for Professional Practices full cd60d236-3ab5-4e42-9b73-6fd4cec20f31 https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2024/09/06/sba-loans-for-professional-practices 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:56:52 -0800 Brenda Gibson Brenda Gibson 277 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.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No On a Roll: A Q&A With Chris Graen of Hassle Free Roll-Offs 34 34 On a Roll: A Q&A With Chris Graen of Hassle Free Roll-Offs full 2a9209ac-aa68-4e3a-bf58-b9d1aa65cba3 https://www.nw.bank/news-detail/blog/2024/11/15/hassle-free-roll-offs-q-a-series---northwest-bank Not many people know what it's like to start and grow a roll-off dumpster business. Check out our Q&A with Chris Graen, owner of Hassle Free Roll-Offs to learn more.

]]> Not many people know what it's like to start and grow a roll-off dumpster business. Check out our Q&A with Chris Graen, owner of Hassle Free Roll-Offs to learn more.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:53:52 -0800 Nicole Evans Nicole Evans 450 Not many people know what it's like to start and grow a roll-off dumpster business. Check out our Q&A with Chris Graen, owner of Hassle Free Roll-Offs to learn more.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No Starting a Business: A Guide for Young Entrepreneurs 33 33 Starting a Business: A Guide for Young Entrepreneurs full 7fb42991-1da4-43bc-90ba-6486f67020d5 https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2024/09/30/starting-a-business--a-guide-for-young-entrepreneurs This comprehensive guide is for young entrepreneurs ready to start a business. Learn how to overcome challenges, leverage resources and build a successful startup that lasts.

]]> This comprehensive guide is for young entrepreneurs ready to start a business. Learn how to overcome challenges, leverage resources and build a successful startup that lasts.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:43:18 -0800 Nicole Evans Nicole Evans 1154 This comprehensive guide is for young entrepreneurs ready to start a business. Learn how to overcome challenges, leverage resources and build a successful startup that lasts.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No Ag-Alchemy Animal Nutrition LLC Bakes Up a Pawsome Business Idea 32 32 Ag-Alchemy Animal Nutrition LLC Bakes Up a Pawsome Business Idea full b474d075-42fc-4428-993c-9b29e4b6ead9 https://www.nw.bank/blog-detail/blog/2024/12/05/ag-alchemy-animal-nutrition-llc-customer-story---northwest-bank From baked goods to dog treats: the move John Rotella made to start his small business. Read more.

]]> From baked goods to dog treats: the move John Rotella made to start his small business. Read more.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:14:32 -0800 Shane Kalin Shane Kalin 483 From baked goods to dog treats: the move John Rotella made to start his small business. Read more.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No Krafty's Meat Market: A Flavorful Journey to Success 31 31 Krafty's Meat Market: A Flavorful Journey to Success full 0604f8a0-f273-4ed7-b2bc-f832e2996285 https://www.nw.bank/blog/startup-business/kraftys-meat-market-customer-story Discover how Nathan Kraft turned his grocery store roots into a flavorful venture at Krafty's Meat Market.


]]> Discover how Nathan Kraft turned his grocery store roots into a flavorful venture at Krafty's Meat Market.


]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 14:44:19 -0700 Nicole Evans Nicole Evans 448 Discover how Nathan Kraft turned his grocery store roots into a flavorful venture at Krafty's Meat Market.


]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No Unlocking Business Growth: The Power of Cash Flow Management 30 30 Unlocking Business Growth: The Power of Cash Flow Management full 0f1292fd-c544-4ab3-ad1b-a4bde09861d0 https://www.nw.bank/blog/startup-business/cash-flow-management-for-business-growth?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=sb&utm_content=ed Mastering cash flow management is crucial for small business growth. Learn how leveraging treasury management services supports small business cash flow.

]]> Mastering cash flow management is crucial for small business growth. Learn how leveraging treasury management services supports small business cash flow.

]]> Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:39:12 -0700 Zak Clark Zak Clark 434 Mastering cash flow management is crucial for small business growth. Learn how leveraging treasury management services supports small business cash flow.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No Create a Small Business Budget in 4 Easy Steps 29 29 Create a Small Business Budget in 4 Easy Steps full 6e3c3764-f2a5-4419-a819-6916609a77bd https://www.nw.bank/blog/startup-business/create-a-small-business-budget-in-4-easy-steps Creating a small business budget shouldn't be time consuming or stressful. Use these 4 easy steps to create a budget for your business.

]]> Creating a small business budget shouldn't be time consuming or stressful. Use these 4 easy steps to create a budget for your business.

]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:37:22 -0800 Nicole Evans Nicole Evans 359 Creating a small business budget shouldn't be time consuming or stressful. Use these 4 easy steps to create a budget for your business.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No Form a Successful Small Business Partnership: 5 Best Practices 28 28 Form a Successful Small Business Partnership: 5 Best Practices full 5f93b0d3-4394-4734-83c6-d53f385f21c3 https://www.nw.bank/blog/startup-business/form-a-successful-small-business-partnership-5-best-practices Forming a small business partnership gives you an opportunity to combine financial resources and skill sets, which can expand your business capabilities. Here are a few best practices to consider before choosing a business partner. 

]]> Forming a small business partnership gives you an opportunity to combine financial resources and skill sets, which can expand your business capabilities. Here are a few best practices to consider before choosing a business partner. 

]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:34:11 -0800 Nicole Evans Nicole Evans 599 Forming a small business partnership gives you an opportunity to combine financial resources and skill sets, which can expand your business capabilities. Here are a few best practices to consider before choosing a business partner. 

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No Waste Not, Want Not: Brommer Sanitation Inc. Adopts Sustainable Solutions With the Help of Northwest Bank 27 27 Waste Not, Want Not: Brommer Sanitation Inc. Adopts Sustainable Solutions With the Help of Northwest Bank full 0407d541-a883-481c-b513-3fc447d2c86a https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e56d32c From professor to small business owner. Read how David Brommer continued his family’s legacy by taking over Brommer Sanitation Inc.

]]> From professor to small business owner. Read how David Brommer continued his family’s legacy by taking over Brommer Sanitation Inc.

]]> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:20:18 -0800 Kent Roos Kent Roos 377 From professor to small business owner. Read how David Brommer continued his family’s legacy by taking over Brommer Sanitation Inc.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No Farming for the Generations 26 26 Farming for the Generations full 47f53a18-22f5-4aed-9711-7947316b7c93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e09b69f1 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:50:45 -0800 Northwest Bank Northwest Bank 426 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. 

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No How To Test the Viability of a Business Idea 25 25 How To Test the Viability of a Business Idea full 8bb3261b-483e-4b55-bf35-b11e1f80ab35 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65b83fdc  Learn how to test the viability of a business or product idea before you go all-in on your investment. 

]]>  Learn how to test the viability of a business or product idea before you go all-in on your investment. 

]]> Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:49:28 -0800 Northwest Bank Northwest Bank 306  Learn how to test the viability of a business or product idea before you go all-in on your investment. 

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No Small Business Outsourcing: More Bang for Your Buck 24 24 Small Business Outsourcing: More Bang for Your Buck full f25ea760-b9cc-44ac-9cda-4243b33e2755 https://www.nw.bank/blog/growing-business/small-business-outsourcing-more-bang-for-your-buck  Small business outsourcing frees up time so you can focus on running your business. Learn the functions you can outsource today. 

]]>  Small business outsourcing frees up time so you can focus on running your business. Learn the functions you can outsource today. 

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:37:06 -0800 Northwest Bank Northwest Bank 286  Small business outsourcing frees up time so you can focus on running your business. Learn the functions you can outsource today. 

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No 8 Small Business Fraud Prevention Strategies 23 23 8 Small Business Fraud Prevention Strategies full 528653eb-7abb-487f-a789-d892ea6c7ab6 https://www.nw.bank/blog/growing-business/small-business-fraud-prevention-strategies--northwest-bank Fraudulent activity can have lasting financial consequences for business owners. Take steps now to prevent small business fraud with these tips.

]]> Fraudulent activity can have lasting financial consequences for business owners. Take steps now to prevent small business fraud with these tips.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:00:32 -0800 Northwest Bank Northwest Bank 891 Fraudulent activity can have lasting financial consequences for business owners. Take steps now to prevent small business fraud with these tips.

]]> Luther Lampert No Small Business Tax Preparation Checklist 22 22 Small Business Tax Preparation Checklist full fb04ac7f-408b-4068-a3b9-e577ff30a76d https://www.nw.bank/blog/growing-business/small-business-tax-preparation-checklist Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:32:57 -0800 Doug Benjamin Doug Benjamin 271 Luther Lampert No Navigating the Financial Tides: Strategies for Managing Cash Flow as a Seasonal Business 21 21 Navigating the Financial Tides: Strategies for Managing Cash Flow as a Seasonal Business full bd17277f-357a-44f4-930a-2b28487d3c6e https://www.nw.bank/blog/startup-business/managing-cash-flow-as-a-seasonal-business Managing cash flow as a seasonal business includes budgeting, forecasting and income diversification. Read more tips on how to ensure financial stability throughout the year. 

]]> Managing cash flow as a seasonal business includes budgeting, forecasting and income diversification. Read more tips on how to ensure financial stability throughout the year. 

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:13:31 -0700 Nicole Evans Nicole Evans 501 Managing cash flow as a seasonal business includes budgeting, forecasting and income diversification. Read more tips on how to ensure financial stability throughout the year. 

]]> Luther Lampert No Take Your Storefront Digital: How To Expand Your Business Through Online Sales 20 20 Take Your Storefront Digital: How To Expand Your Business Through Online Sales full 44ed6e86-1081-4aeb-afd5-49e61402b3de https://www.nw.bank/blog/growing-business/expand-storefront-through-online-sales--northwest-bank  In today's fast-paced world, convenience is king. Learn how you can expand your storefront business through online sales. 

]]>  In today's fast-paced world, convenience is king. Learn how you can expand your storefront business through online sales. 

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:46:17 -0700 Paul Daniels Paul Daniels 517  In today's fast-paced world, convenience is king. Learn how you can expand your storefront business through online sales. 

]]> Luther Lampert No Farm Succession Planning: Securing Your Agribusiness Future 19 19 Farm Succession Planning: Securing Your Agribusiness Future full 779bff08-a98a-453a-a739-c5823bd0f0f9 https://www.nw.bank/blog/agribusiness/farm-succession-planning Farm succession planning requires communication and realistic expectations. Ensure a smooth transition with this farm succession planning guide.

]]> Farm succession planning requires communication and realistic expectations. Ensure a smooth transition with this farm succession planning guide.

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:34:48 -0700 John Taets John Taets 329 Farm succession planning requires communication and realistic expectations. Ensure a smooth transition with this farm succession planning guide.

]]> Luther Lampert No The Benefits of ACH Payments 18 18 The Benefits of ACH Payments full 68e274f1-2497-4ec2-b8ae-4ab1f68228b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/757da14c ACH payment services are more secure than checks and credit cards, and can save your small business time and money. Learn how.

]]> ACH payment services are more secure than checks and credit cards, and can save your small business time and money. Learn how.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:45:58 -0700 Sara Morrow Sara Morrow 279 ACH payment services are more secure than checks and credit cards, and can save your small business time and money. Learn how.

]]> Luther Lampert No Niece Trucking Becomes a Midwest Trucking Powerhouse 17 17 Niece Trucking Becomes a Midwest Trucking Powerhouse full 2bbefda4-da9b-4c15-9148-a86500a01bb3 https://www.nw.bank/blog/growing-business/niece-trucking-becomes-a-midwest-trucking-powerhouse Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:08:42 -0700 Jill Thielen Jill Thielen 356 Luther Lampert No 6 Cash Flow Management Strategies for Farmers 16 16 6 Cash Flow Management Strategies for Farmers full 5e015239-7170-4d17-947a-c77c8ac0d7e9 https://www.nw.bank/blog/agribusiness/farm-cash-flow-management-strategies Positive cash flow is essential to your long-term success. However, it can be challenging, especially as a farmer. Check out our 6 strategies to help you achieve success.

]]> Positive cash flow is essential to your long-term success. However, it can be challenging, especially as a farmer. Check out our 6 strategies to help you achieve success.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:06:38 -0700 Jacob Meyers Jacob Meyers 409 Positive cash flow is essential to your long-term success. However, it can be challenging, especially as a farmer. Check out our 6 strategies to help you achieve success.

]]> Luther Lampert No 7 Financing Strategies To Help Small Businesses Navigate the Economic Landscape 15 15 7 Financing Strategies To Help Small Businesses Navigate the Economic Landscape full ae5bda20-6826-4705-b2b2-4677e326925c https://share.transistor.fm/s/b676ad4a Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:32:04 -0700 Kelly Grefe Kelly Grefe 528 Luther Lampert No 5 Questions You Should Ask About Lockbox Services 14 14 5 Questions You Should Ask About Lockbox Services full 8cfeb712-9c60-4c7e-9594-98c4df05d7df https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2219761 Cash flow is critical to the success of your small business but depositing checks can be a hassle, especially if you’re a start-up small business. Check out these 5 FAQs on this time-saving service. 

]]> Cash flow is critical to the success of your small business but depositing checks can be a hassle, especially if you’re a start-up small business. Check out these 5 FAQs on this time-saving service. 

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:58:46 -0700 Jason Olson Jason Olson 321 Cash flow is critical to the success of your small business but depositing checks can be a hassle, especially if you’re a start-up small business. Check out these 5 FAQs on this time-saving service. 

]]> Luther Lampert No Small Business Loans 13 13 Small Business Loans full c66b4f48-a965-4036-af4e-71e797f285ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/0046b5b3 Applying for a small business loan for the first time can be overwhelming. We’ve put together this guide to help you navigate the process with confidence.

]]> Applying for a small business loan for the first time can be overwhelming. We’ve put together this guide to help you navigate the process with confidence.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:55:23 -0700 Paul Daniels Paul Daniels 555 Applying for a small business loan for the first time can be overwhelming. We’ve put together this guide to help you navigate the process with confidence.

]]> Luther Lampert No How To Increase Your Personal Credit Score So You Qualify For Small Business Financing 12 12 How To Increase Your Personal Credit Score So You Qualify For Small Business Financing full 207bdaf4-c0ca-4f10-8bfa-764eed97940d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea5a3dc4  Find out how your personal credit score can affect the financing opportunities for your small business. 

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]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:02:20 -0700 Dawn Sassman, Paul Daniels Dawn Sassman, Paul Daniels 291  Find out how your personal credit score can affect the financing opportunities for your small business. 

]]> Luther Lampert No Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Full-Time Business 11 11 Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Full-Time Business full b15190c8-384e-4a2d-86d2-ab1706b264f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b31f213d  Are you ready to leave the 9-to-5 life behind? Check out our guide for turning your side hustle into a full-time business. 

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]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:58:21 -0700 Jason Olson, Sara Morrow Jason Olson, Sara Morrow 356  Are you ready to leave the 9-to-5 life behind? Check out our guide for turning your side hustle into a full-time business. 

]]> Luther Lampert No The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Franchise 10 10 The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Franchise full b3813e6c-a308-4ce7-9c04-bbb0831ba254 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85d8f08c  Discover the advantages and disadvantages of starting a franchise business. 

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]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 06:52:16 -0700 Cara Treybal Cara Treybal 557  Discover the advantages and disadvantages of starting a franchise business. 

]]> Luther Lampert No Establishing a Farm Management Record-Keeping System 9 9 Establishing a Farm Management Record-Keeping System full b75490c2-820b-49ac-96a1-01b4d300f50b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5409ba6c  Effective farm management consists of maintaining accurate financial records and establishing a record-keeping system. Get the details. 

]]>  Effective farm management consists of maintaining accurate financial records and establishing a record-keeping system. Get the details. 

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 08:23:12 -0700 Chad Schuiteman Chad Schuiteman 465  Effective farm management consists of maintaining accurate financial records and establishing a record-keeping system. Get the details. 

]]> farm accounting, agricultural management, agricultural accounting, farm accounting software, farm management software, Quickbooks for farmers, agricultural financial, farm record-keeping, farm bookkeeping, farm budgeting, farm record, farm financial planning, farm financial statements, agricultural bookkeeping , farm management, Luther Lampert No Improve Your Financial Literacy as a Small Business Owner 8 8 Improve Your Financial Literacy as a Small Business Owner full 7718b069-2097-41a2-a1cd-a38092b8ff9e https://www.nw.bank/blog/startup-business/improve-your-financial-literacy-as-a-small-business-owner 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:14:21 -0700 Doug Benjamin Doug Benjamin 286 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.

]]> Luther Lampert No 5 Retirement Planning Strategies for Small Businesses Owners 7 7 5 Retirement Planning Strategies for Small Businesses Owners full e14d2dda-b174-44fc-b40b-99c58e40e1d1 https://www.nw.bank/blog/growing-business/small-business-retirement-planning It’s easy to get distracted by the daily financial decisions of running your small business. But, don’t forget about your retirement plan. Keep these 5 strategies top of mind.

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]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2023 09:22:09 -0700 Eric Van Der Heide Eric Van Der Heide 629 It’s easy to get distracted by the daily financial decisions of running your small business. But, don’t forget about your retirement plan. Keep these 5 strategies top of mind.

]]> SBA, Small Business, Banking, Bank, Loan, Lending, Tax, Taxes No How To Write a Business Plan: 4 Important Steps 6 6 How To Write a Business Plan: 4 Important Steps full 95e673bd-45d2-48a6-b6b1-466da54c46eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/21773e5a Turn a great idea into a profitable small business. Learn how a business plan can provide a road map for your success. 

]]> Turn a great idea into a profitable small business. Learn how a business plan can provide a road map for your success. 

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:26:42 -0800 Paul Daniels Paul Daniels 607 Turn a great idea into a profitable small business. Learn how a business plan can provide a road map for your success. 

]]> business plan outline, writing a business plan, creating a business plan, small business plan, financial roadmap, financial services, financial banking, business owners, small business owners, small business, local small business, small business development centers, business goals, business goals and objectives, Luther Lampert No The Benefits of Employee Training Programs for Small Businesses 5 5 The Benefits of Employee Training Programs for Small Businesses full 2fe61baa-708f-4ab4-a5e9-f18f96835852 https://www.nw.bank/blog/growing-business/the-benefits-of-employee-training-programs-for-small-businesses Employee training programs can help your small business attract and retain high-performing workers.

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]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 06:25:33 -0800 Northwest Bank Northwest Bank 247 Employee training programs can help your small business attract and retain high-performing workers.

]]> Luther Lampert No Remove Common Financial Barriers With The Beginning Farmer Loan Program 4 4 Remove Common Financial Barriers With The Beginning Farmer Loan Program full 463873ea-4414-4083-be07-e446c5930662 https://www.nw.bank/blog/agribusiness/how-you-can-remove-common-financial-barriers-with-the-beginning-farmer-loan-program Find out how you can acquire farmland with the right loan program.

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]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:36:16 -0800 Brad Cave Brad Cave 379 Find out how you can acquire farmland with the right loan program.

]]> Luther Lampert No Small Business Tax Tips 3 3 Small Business Tax Tips full afec0daa-9f0e-48d9-9d67-678ad4f067b0 https://www.nw.bank/blog/startup-business/small-business-tax-tips Be smart with your tax preparation by starting early. Check out our 6 tips to help you during tax time.

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]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2023 09:22:10 -0800 Northwest Bank Northwest Bank 674 Be smart with your tax preparation by starting early. Check out our 6 tips to help you during tax time. Be smart with your tax preparation by starting early. Check out our 6 tips to help you during tax time. Luther Lampert No 6 Banking Services That Will Help Your Startup Business Get Off the Ground 2 2 6 Banking Services That Will Help Your Startup Business Get Off the Ground full dee83f11-a124-42a3-97ba-6669761aa262 https://www.nw.bank/blog/startup-business/banking-services Banks provide business-specific financial solutions that can help your small business. Here are 6 banking services to help you reach your goals.

]]> Banks provide business-specific financial solutions that can help your small business. Here are 6 banking services to help you reach your goals.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:23:56 -0800 Northwest Bank Northwest Bank 773 Banks provide business-specific financial solutions that can help your small business. Here are 6 banking services to help you reach your goals. Banks provide business-specific financial solutions that can help your small business. Here are 6 banking services to help you reach your goals. SBA, Loans, Small Business, Tax, Taxes, Business Banking, Growing Business, Startup Business, Luther Lampert No Farm Tax Preparation Tips 1 1 Farm Tax Preparation Tips full fe6f1f36-ed6a-4436-8028-d982aaddf406 https://www.nw.bank/blog/agribusiness/farm-tax-preparation-tips When filing farm taxes it's important to find ways to minimize your tax burden and improve your bottom line. Here are 6 farm preparation tips you should follow.

]]> When filing farm taxes it's important to find ways to minimize your tax burden and improve your bottom line. Here are 6 farm preparation tips you should follow.

]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:11:26 -0800 Jim Higgins Jim Higgins 570 When filing farm taxes it's important to find ways to minimize your tax burden and improve your bottom line. Here are 6 farm tax preparation tips you should follow. When filing farm taxes it's important to find ways to minimize your tax burden and improve your bottom line. Here are 6 farm tax preparation tips you should follow. Farm, Farming, Tax, Taxes, Retirement, Charity, Agribusiness No