• Fresh Fit Meals Gets a Healthy Start with Northwest Bank
    Fresh Fit Meals Gets a Healthy Start with Northwest Bank
    Startup Business, Customer Stories

    Fresh Fit Meals Gets a Healthy Start with Northwest Bank

    Fresh Fit Meals is focused on creating healthy, affordable food for customers. Learn how it got its start with the help of Northwest Bank.
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  • Form a Successful Small Business Partnership: 5 Best Practices
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    Startup Business

    Form a Successful Small Business Partnership: 5 Best Practices

    By: Nicole Evans
    Starting a small business partnership has many advantages. But, you both must be committed and understand responsibilities. Follow these best practices to get started.
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  • How FireSprint Printing Went From Basement Beginnings to a $6 Million Business
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    Growing Business, Customer Stories

    How FireSprint Printing Went From Basement Beginnings to a $6 Million Business

    By: Shane Kalin
    Learn how Gene Hamzhie's yard sign printing business started in his parents' basement and grew into a $6 million wholesale printer in Omaha.
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  • How To Increase Your Personal Credit Score So You Qualify For Small Business Financing
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    Startup Business

    How To Increase Your Personal Credit Score So You Qualify For Small Business Financing

    By: Paul Daniels
    Find out how your personal credit score can affect the financing opportunities for your small business.
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  • Northwest Bank Customer Stories: Golf Ball Country
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    Growing Business, Customer Stories

    Northwest Bank Customer Stories: Golf Ball Country

    By: Paul Daniels
    David Brink turned his hobby of selling recycled golf balls into a full-time business with Golf Ball Country. Learn how.
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  • How To Find Investors for Your Startup Business
    Small Business Owners Learning How To Find Investors
    Startup Business

    How To Find Investors for Your Startup Business

    By: Paul Daniels
    It's not always easy to know how to find investors for small businesses. Learn about three ways you can secure funding for your startup.
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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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  • Buying a Small Business
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    Startup Business

    Buying a Small Business

    By: Jill Thielen
    See what small business assets are considered when determining value of a small business.
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  • How to Find and Apply For Small Business Grants
    Man Applying For A Small Business Grant To Secure Startup Funding
    Startup Business

    How to Find and Apply For Small Business Grants

    Your startup may be eligible for a small business grant. Learn how to apply for small business grants, find startup funding and see other financing options.
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  • Choosing the Right E-Commerce Apps
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    Startup Business

    Choosing the Right E-Commerce Apps

    Want to expand your business's online presence? Here are some tips for choosing e-commerce apps and platforms.
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  • Exploring the Different Types of Business Structures
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    Startup Business

    Exploring the Different Types of Business Structures

    By: Jim Higgins
    Discover the different types of business structures and the tax implications each has for your business.
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  • Business Email Compromise
    Man Looking at Computers
    Startup Business

    Business Email Compromise

    When people think about cybercrime, they think about foreign entities hacking the largest of financial institutions in the United States. What may come as a surprise to many is that email attacks, like phishing and spear phishing attacks, are a part of a robust cybercriminal ecosystem.
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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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  • How to Get Your Small Business Listed on Google
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    Startup Business

    How to Get Your Small Business Listed on Google

    Promoting your business online is a great way to connect with potential customers. Learn how to get your small business listed on Google My Business.
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  • Create a Small Business Budget in 4 Easy Steps
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    Startup Business

    Create a Small Business Budget in 4 Easy Steps

    By: Nicole Evans
    Creating a small business budget shouldn't be time consuming or stressful. Use these 4 easy steps to create a budget for your business.
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  • Financial Considerations When Buying a Small Business
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    Startup Business

    Financial Considerations When Buying a Small Business

    By: Jill Thielen
    From operating costs to applying for a loan to buy a business, there are a number of financial considerations that can impact your decision to buy a small business.
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  • How to Finance a Small Business with a Credit Card
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    Startup Business

    How to Finance a Small Business with a Credit Card

    A business credit card can be a reliable source for small business funding. Read our tips on how to finance a small business with a credit card.
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  • How To Qualify For A Small Business Loan
    Startup Business

    How To Qualify For A Small Business Loan

    By: Ross Taets
    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.
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  • How to Secure Capital Funding for Your Startup Business (Infographic)
    Startup Business

    How to Secure Capital Funding for Your Startup Business (Infographic)

    By: Joe Conover
    Discover top capital funding strategies for startups. Explore small business loans, angel investors, and crowdfunding options by visiting our site today!
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  • Business Ownership a calling for Jason and Brook Craig
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    Startup Business, Customer Stories

    Business Ownership a calling for Jason and Brook Craig

    By: Kevin Dasher
    Heartland Vaults manufactures burial vaults and provides grave-side services for families in the Council Bluffs, IA and Omaha, NE area.
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