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The Stearns Bank Small Business blog has you covered from relevant industry topics to guidance on big business banking decisions. Read our latest articles that might give you the advice you’ve been looking for to help your small business succeed.

How Can Banks Drive Change in Low-Income Communities?

How Can Banks Drive Change in Low-Income Communities?

Posted by: Stearns Bank in partnership with African Development Center on Nov 16, 2022

Learn how Stearns Bank is partnering with community organizations to improve access and facilitate lending to low-income communities.

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What Is the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program?

What Is the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program?

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Nov 11, 2022

Fund your project with a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and Stearns Bank’s trusted commercial finance team.

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What Is Equipment Financing, and How Does It Work?

What Is Equipment Financing, and How Does It Work?

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Nov 08, 2022

What is equipment financing and how does it work? Learn from industry-leading financial professionals.

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How to Capitalize on Great Rates & Increase Your Savings

How to Capitalize on Great Rates & Increase Your Savings

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Nov 01, 2022

With great rates on CDs, checking, and savings accounts, you can stack up the savings without lifting a finger.

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Five Benefits Of Having Multiple Business Bank Accounts

Five Benefits Of Having Multiple Business Bank Accounts

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Oct 26, 2022

Having multiple business bank accounts helps keep you organized, secure, and sets you up for future financial success.

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5 Ways a Small Business Loan Can Help Your Business Grow

5 Ways a Small Business Loan Can Help Your Business Grow

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Oct 06, 2022

How can you use a small business loan to grow your business? Find out from a Preferred SBA Lender.

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The Importance of Supporting Entrepreneurism and Start-Ups Within Black Communities

The Importance of Supporting Entrepreneurism and Start-Ups Within Black Communities

Posted by: Stearns Bank in partnership with African Development Center on Aug 30, 2022

The Black community has always had to face the realities of a system that was designed, whether consciously or unconsciously, to make life harder for them.

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Everything You Should Know About the USDA Rural Energy for America Program

Everything You Should Know About the USDA Rural Energy for America Program

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Aug 24, 2022

The Stearns Bank USDA lending team makes it easy to understand USDA REAP loans, and how you can get funds for your business.

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The Benefits of Getting Financing for Small Business Equipment

The Benefits of Getting Financing for Small Business Equipment

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jul 13, 2022

Grow your business quickly with financing from Stearns Bank. We craft small business equipment loans to fit your business & its goals!

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How Long Does It Take to Get an SBA Loan?

How Long Does It Take to Get an SBA Loan?

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jun 21, 2022

How long does it take for an SBA loan to process? That largely depends on your lender. Learn how a preferred lender like Stearns Bank makes the process quick and easy.

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