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Non-Contact Medical Equipment Expanding Care For Practices

Non-Contact Medical Equipment Expanding Care For Practices

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Dec 17, 2020

The pandemic has forced medical practices to get creative, including turning to non-contact equipment that allows them to still care for their patients.

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Aging Gracefully – Avoiding Equipment Obsolescence

Aging Gracefully – Avoiding Equipment Obsolescence

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Dec 07, 2020

No matter the business, avoiding equipment obsolescence is not easy. One solution is to investigate the viability of equipment financing.

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Fraud Prevention Program Implemented At Stearns Bank

Fraud Prevention Program Implemented At Stearns Bank

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Nov 27, 2020

The ‘Raise Your Hand’ program is aimed at helping Stearns Bank employees better identify fraud, and, to help prevent it from happening to its customers.

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Protecting Yourself While Working From Home

Protecting Yourself While Working From Home

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Oct 30, 2020

As an employee, you want to keep your employer’s data secure while working from home. Here are precautions you can take yourself to stay cyber secure.

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Cybersecurity Planning Delivers Peace Of Mind For Businesses

Cybersecurity Planning Delivers Peace Of Mind For Businesses

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Oct 06, 2020

Cybersecurity planning should be at the top of any business's priorities. We break down what benefits it offers and how to recognize suspicious activity.

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9 Easy Money Moves To Make Today

9 Easy Money Moves To Make Today

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Sep 18, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting many people’s personal finances, but there are ways to prepare your finances if things take a turn for the worse.

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Ways Business Owners Can Use Digital Banking To Their Advantage

Ways Business Owners Can Use Digital Banking To Their Advantage

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Aug 27, 2020

Small business owners can gain positive momentum by using digital business banking offerings, including keeping costs down and forecasting future budgets.

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Business Planning For Manufacturers In A Post-Pandemic Economy

Business Planning For Manufacturers In A Post-Pandemic Economy

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Aug 24, 2020

Manufacturing businesses are facing issues with planning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some tips on how to deal with the unexpected.

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Business Structure Determines Tax and Liability Responsibilities

Business Structure Determines Tax and Liability Responsibilities

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jul 30, 2020

Selecting what kind of legal structure your business has will guide decisions on everything from operations to how taxes are paid. Learn more in this blog.

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Renewable Energy Industry Expected To Stay Strong Even After Pandemic

Renewable Energy Industry Expected To Stay Strong Even After Pandemic

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jul 27, 2020

Renewable energy projects have taken a slight hit due to the pandemic, but brighter days appear ahead with people relying less and less on fossil fuels.

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