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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.

Business succession planning is an important part of operating a business, especially for small business owners and owners nearing retirement. Learn the six benefits to going through a business succession plan evaluation.

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.

Writing a business plan puts you in the driver's seat to guide the direction and success of your small business. There are a number of free resources available to help business owners write a business plan.

Discover the importance of financial management for your farm. Read our Top 3 Tips to avoid common and costly farmer financial problems.

As a woman business owner, you are the brains behind the brand. You may even be creating the products or providing the services yourself, leaving the behind-the-scenes financial work to be taken care of by others. What you may not realize, however, is that it's ideal for a business owner to have a good understanding of their finances and not just depend on their bookkeeper, controller or CPA.

John Martin's dream of opening a brewery and tap room in Des Moines, Iowa was made a reality with an SBA loan from Northwest Bank.

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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