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Empower Your Teen’s Financial Future With SmartStart Banking

Empower Your Teen’s Financial Future With SmartStart Banking

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Mar 21, 2024

Let your teen take control of their finances with SmartStart Teen Banking — the ultimate tool to manage money confidently and independently.

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The Basic Process To Apply For Equipment Financing

The Basic Process To Apply For Equipment Financing

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Feb 13, 2024

Learn the steps of the equipment financing application process. We explain key details lenders request, documents to supply, and credit score impacts.

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7 Key Questions To Ask Before Choosing Your Business Checking Account

7 Key Questions To Ask Before Choosing Your Business Checking Account

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jan 30, 2024

Choosing a business checking account? Read our blog with seven key questions to ask to make the right decision for your business needs.

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5 Steps To Build Credit as a Small Business

5 Steps To Build Credit as a Small Business

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jan 09, 2024

Learn how to build business credit in five easy steps and access more financing options for your entrepreneurial goals.

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The Equipment Your Business Can Finance for Growth

The Equipment Your Business Can Finance for Growth

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Dec 12, 2023

Learn how equipment financing can help your business grow by acquiring the latest technology without the burden of hefty upfront costs.

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Funding A Business Acquisition And The Small Business Loan Program

Funding A Business Acquisition And The Small Business Loan Program

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Dec 05, 2023

The SBA Loan program can be beneficial for buyers who are interested in acquiring businesses that do not have sufficient tangible assets to meet the collateral requirements of traditional bank financing.

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5 Ways To Help Your Business Survive Tough Economic Times

5 Ways To Help Your Business Survive Tough Economic Times

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Dec 05, 2023

Navigate recession planning with 5 key strategies. Strengthen your business with Stearns Bank's expertise in SBA and small business loans.

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Five Behaviors of Successful Business Owners

Five Behaviors of Successful Business Owners

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Nov 28, 2023

What makes small business owners successful? Read this blog to find out the 5 behaviors that boost entrepreneurial potential.

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How Small Business Owners Can Maximize Tax Savings With Section 179 Deduction

How Small Business Owners Can Maximize Tax Savings With Section 179 Deduction

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Nov 21, 2023

Learn how the Section 179 tax deduction allows small business owners to deduct the full cost of eligible equipment in the year of purchase.

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6 Signs You Need To Hire More Employees

6 Signs You Need To Hire More Employees

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Nov 14, 2023

Learn how to recognize the signs that you need to hire more employees to grow your business.

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