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  • The Benefits of ACH Payments
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    Growing Business

    The Benefits of ACH Payments

    By: Sara Morrow
    ACH payment services are more secure than checks and credit cards. Discover the benefits of having a streamlined payroll system in place today!
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  • The Effects of Inflation on Small Businesses
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    Growing Business

    The Effects of Inflation on Small Businesses

    By: Kelly Grefe
    Inflation climbed 7% in 2021 and it has had an effect on small businesses. Read on for tips on how to combat the higher cost of products and materials.
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  • Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Full-Time Business
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    Growing Business

    Turning Your Side Hustle Into a Full-Time Business

    By: Sara Morrow
    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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  • The Iowa Project Brewing Company
    The Iowa Project Brewing Company
    Growing Business, Customer Stories

    The Iowa Project Brewing Company

    By: Paul Daniels
    Lucas Kline and Nick Applegate love craft beer so much that they brought their passion to downtown Spencer with the Iowa Project Brewing Company. Learn how it all came together.
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  • Tax Savings Strategies for Small Businesses
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    Growing Business

    Tax Savings Strategies for Small Businesses

    It's time to get your financial records ready for tax season. Here are five small business tax deductions that can help reduce your tax liability for 2020.
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  • What Does it Mean to Scale a Business?
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    Growing Business

    What Does it Mean to Scale a Business?

    By: Nicole Evans
    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.
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  • The Benefits of Employee Training Programs for Small Businesses
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    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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  • Small Business Trends for 2020 in the Midwest
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    Growing Business

    Small Business Trends for 2020 in the Midwest

    Learn how your small business can thrive in the low-cost business environment of the Midwest.
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  • The Importance of Business Succession Planning
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    Growing Business

    The Importance of Business Succession Planning

    By: Clay Baker
    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.
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