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7 Real Estate Investment Questions to Ask Your Agent When it comes to real estate investing, curiosity doesn’t just help—it’s essential. Asking the right questions ensures you’ll uncover a property’s …
Real Estate Tips
1/24/25
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Is Your Business Growing? Consider Buying Your Own Building Your business is growing, and so are your needs. You’ve outgrown your current space, and your lease renewal is just around the corner. The big …
SBA & Other Government Loan Programs
1/22/25
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Comprehensive Commercial Loan Application Checklist: Steps to Approval Feeling overwhelmed by the commercial loan application process? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! This step-by-step checklist will help you gather …
Business Strategy
1/20/25
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How a Minnesota Bank Can Help Your Closely-Held Business Thrive Launching a business feels a lot like raising a child—it takes constant nurturing, careful planning, and a long-term commitment to its success. A …
Business Strategy
1/17/25
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Why Now Is the Best Time for Women to Start a Business Starting a business can be scary. Especially when you are a woman. There was a time women couldn't even open a checking account, let alone get a …
SBA & Other Government Loan Programs
1/15/25
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Why Waiting Might Not Pay Off in Minnesota's Housing Market In a striking turn of events, the U.S. housing market is experiencing its lowest level of existing home sales in 14 years. With the Federal Reserve …
Real Estate Tips
1/14/25

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