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Recent Posts from Andy Schornack

Small business owner discussing loan options with a community banker in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Business Loan Programs: SBA, DEED and Local Options Are you a small business owner in Minnesota searching for funding to grow, expand, or stabilize your business? Whether you’re launching a new …

SBA & Other Government Loan Programs

Insights from the Main St. Summit: Empowering Small Business Success through Innovation and Leadership As a leader in small business banking and a proud supporter of Minnesota’s small business community, attending the Main Street Summit gave me a …

Business Strategy

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SBA Loan Rules in 2026: What Applies Now If you researched SBA financing a few years ago and filed away what you learned, most of it no longer applies. The Standard Operating Procedure that …

SBA & Other Government Loan Programs

Why Minnesota Business Owners Are Joining Peer Advisory Groups — A Look Inside Coalition9 Running a business is a team sport with a solo scoreboard. Your employees see one version of you. Your customers see another. Your spouse hears about …

Success Stories

Pursuing your dream with a Self-Funded Search Fund Search funds are a business acquisition model. The concept was originated in 1984 at Harvard Business School. It later grew amongst MBA programs and …

SBA & Other Government Loan Programs

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5 tips for Investing in Short Term Rental Properties With Minneapolis hosting the Super Bowl and Final Four, there is an increased interest in the Airbnb rental business. The influx of people into the …

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