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  • Customer Success: DAM Auto
    Dam Auto Sales Inc.
    Growing Business, Customer Stories

    Customer Success: DAM Auto

    By: Brent Plantage
    The secret sauce for success at DAM Auto is treating customers the right way long after they've made a purchase. Learn how strong customer service and Northwest Bank have helped this business grow over the years.
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  • Reduce Your Personal Risk with Investment Diversification
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    Growing Business

    Reduce Your Personal Risk with Investment Diversification

    By: Lance Evans
    Discover the importance of investment diversification in order to reduce your personal risk exposure.
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  • Importance of Community Outreach for Small Businesses
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    Growing Business

    Importance of Community Outreach for Small Businesses

    By: Joe Conover
    Learn how building a culture of community outreach and service can help your small business be more successful.
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  • Axis Salon and Day Spa Provides a Little Neighborhood Feel
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    Growing Business, Customer Stories

    Axis Salon and Day Spa Provides a Little Neighborhood Feel

    By: James Ramsey
    Jenay Baethke was groomed to be a hair stylist from a young age. See how a commercial banker at Northwest Bank helped her dream of owning her own salon become a reality.
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  • Work on Your Small Business Finances
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    Growing Business

    Work on Your Small Business Finances

    By: Paul Daniels
    For all of its challenges, the coronavirus pandemic also presents an opportunity to evaluate your small business finances and make long-term improvements.
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  • Historic Arnolds Park Entertains Families for Generations
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    Growing Business, Customer Stories

    Historic Arnolds Park Entertains Families for Generations

    By: Nicole Evans
    Arnolds Park has been a Northwest Iowa landmark for more than 130 years. Learn how this tourism destination has entertained families for generations with Northwest Bank as a financial partner.
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  • Safely Plan for Your Business Opening
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    Growing Business

    Safely Plan for Your Business Opening

    Learn some tips for making sure you plan your business opening with customer and employee safety in mind.
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  • Small Business Paycheck Protection Program
    Growing Business

    Small Business Paycheck Protection Program

    Learn how Northwest Bank is helping small businesses in Iowa and Nebraska through the Paycheck Protection Program.
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  • Personal Finance Tips for Small Business Owners
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    Growing Business

    Personal Finance Tips for Small Business Owners

    As a small business owner, your business may very well be your largest financial asset. That said, it cannot be your only asset. The current coronavirus situation has caused major disruptions not only to businesses, but to the personal lives of the small business owners too, since many of them rely on business income to pay the bills.
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