Biz Buzz Blog

Check out the best books and the best podcasts for small business owners, as selected by our commercial bankers.

Chris Meyers took a chance when he was young and became a successful franchisee in Iowa. Learn how our commercial bankers helped him open several Sun Tan City and Buff City Soap franchise locations.

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.

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

When a global pandemic shut the world down, community banks were there to help small businesses carry on. Learn more.

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.

Have you thought about small business cybersecurity and the impact on your business if your partners or suppliers were compromised? Learn how to reduce supply chain risk & fully protect your business with a holistic approach to cybersecurity.

Adjusting your small business insurance coverage as you experience growth is a must. Learn more.

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.