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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.

Five Steps to Evaluate Your Business’s Health

Five Steps to Evaluate Your Business’s Health

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Apr 25, 2019

Go beyond the top-line financial picture and take stock of these other factors. It may save you from trouble down the line.

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Tactics for Handling Customer Complaints

Tactics for Handling Customer Complaints

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Apr 18, 2019

Customers are eventually bound to share a complaint about your business. Therefore, it’s good to stay ahead of things and prep yourself for it happening.

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Seven Common Marketing Mistakes To Avoid For Your Small Business

Seven Common Marketing Mistakes To Avoid For Your Small Business

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Apr 11, 2019

Find out what to avoid from these marketing mishaps and how to steer clear of them.

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Seven Steps To Take In Franchising Your Business Concept

Seven Steps To Take In Franchising Your Business Concept

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Mar 21, 2019

So, what’s it going to take to make your small business a franchise concept? It will require self-evaluation, but also perseverance and patience.

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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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