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Prepping Business Owners For 2021 Tax Season

Prepping Business Owners For 2021 Tax Season

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jan 14, 2021

This isn't your normal tax year for small business owners. There are changes you can educate yourself on before talking with a tax professional.

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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 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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Launching A Small Business Post-Pandemic

Launching A Small Business Post-Pandemic

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jul 13, 2020

Business opportunities often present themselves during economic crises. Believe it or not, COVID-19 could lead to new opportunities for entrepreneurs.

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How COVID-19 Is Impacting Taxes For Small Businesses

How COVID-19 Is Impacting Taxes For Small Businesses

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jun 29, 2020

The CARES Act is changing the way small business owners are looking at their tax situations. Here are nine changes you need to be aware of.

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Keeping Data And Systems Secure With A Remote Workforce

Keeping Data And Systems Secure With A Remote Workforce

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jun 19, 2020

Small business owners who have remote staff need to take precautions to protect the business, data and employees from increasingly clever cyber schemes.

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10 Self-Care Practices For Small Business Owners During COVID-19

10 Self-Care Practices For Small Business Owners During COVID-19

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jun 11, 2020

Caring for yourself, especially during a pandemic, may be the best thing you can do for your business. Focus on any of these 10 areas to prioritize you.

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Taking Your Business Online

Taking Your Business Online

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Jun 04, 2020

Digital and e-commerce trends were strong before the pandemic. But the shutdown has added urgency and compelling reasons to consider digital channels.

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6 Tips For Restarting Your Business After COVID-19

6 Tips For Restarting Your Business After COVID-19

Posted by: Stearns Bank on Apr 30, 2020

There are different steps each business owner must take before reopening their doors to the public after COVID-19. Here are six tips to get you started.

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