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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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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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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 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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Why Succession Planning Can Make A Difference For Small Businesses

Why Succession Planning Can Make A Difference For Small Businesses

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Apr 05, 2018

Having a succession plan in place helps ensure your business can carry on even if there’s an unexpected loss at the top of your organization.

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