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FedEx Contractor Finds Financing Source That Delivers For Him

FedEx Contractor Finds Financing Source That Delivers For Him

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Feb 28, 2019

“I was recommended to Stearns Bank because of its fantastic reputation. Right after we closed on my first deal, I financed a truck right after that.”

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Mutual Respect Creates Strong Financing Relationship For Landscaping Business

Mutual Respect Creates Strong Financing Relationship For Landscaping Business

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Feb 07, 2019

The owners of Supreme Lawn and Landscaping in Waite Park were looking at switching financial institutions after becoming disenchanted with their bank.

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Used Equipment Offers Advantages For Diligent Buyers

Used Equipment Offers Advantages For Diligent Buyers

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jan 31, 2019

Whether bidding at a live or online auction, or visiting a local dealer, previously-owned equipment can be a big benefit for a small business owner.

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Five Behaviors of Successful Business Owners

Five Behaviors of Successful Business Owners

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Nov 15, 2018

Many small business owners are born with an entrepreneurial spirit, possibly tasting success with their first lemonade stand.

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Military Runs Deep Through This Stearns Bank Family

Military Runs Deep Through This Stearns Bank Family

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Nov 08, 2018

Stearns Bank invites you to meet two of our military veterans. Adam and Markus both are account managers at the Stearns Bank Equipment Finance Division.

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Optometrist Uses Section 179 Tax Deduction To Enhance Practice

Optometrist Uses Section 179 Tax Deduction To Enhance Practice

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Oct 12, 2018

By investing in new equipment for his practice, Elton feels like he was investing in himself in the long term.

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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 Sep 27, 2018

Advice to prepare if you’re applying for equipment financing with a financial institution, especially buying equipment for your small business.

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Nine Steps To Follow When Acquiring A Business

Nine Steps To Follow When Acquiring A Business

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Aug 23, 2018

When you’re acquiring a business, everything revolves around planning.

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Six Ways Seasonal Businesses Can Manage Their Cash Flow

Six Ways Seasonal Businesses Can Manage Their Cash Flow

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Aug 16, 2018

A small business may fail for many reasons – sluggish sales, start-up costs, competition. But the greatest challenge and cause of failure is cash flow.

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Six Signs That You’re Ready To Hire Additional Employees

Six Signs That You’re Ready To Hire Additional Employees

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jul 19, 2018

For small business owners, it’s not always easy to know when the right time to hire new employees might be.

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