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  • SBA Loans for Professional Practices
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    Startup Business

    SBA Loans for Professional Practices

    By: Brenda Gibson
    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.
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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

    By: Lisa Maas
    SBA loan approval involves a strong credit history, a comprehensive business plan and collateral. Learn more.
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  • Navigating the Financial Tides: Strategies for Managing Cash Flow as a Seasonal Business
    Two Small Business Owners Following Cash Flow Management Tips For Their Seasonal Company
    Startup Business

    Navigating the Financial Tides: Strategies for Managing Cash Flow as a Seasonal Business

    By: Nicole Evans
    Managing cash flow as a seasonal business involves strategically navigating the financial highs and lows. Read how you can be proactive year-round.
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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 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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  • 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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  • Improve Your Financial Literacy as a Small Business Owner
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    Startup Business

    Improve Your Financial Literacy as a Small Business Owner

    By: Carson Farmer
    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.
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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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  • 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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