Matuska Taxidermy started with a passion and a dream by owners, Tom and Vicki Matuska. This Iowa business continues to delight customers with award-winning taxidermy, quality, supplies and education.
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Finding the right business insurance partner: 4 essential qualities for comprehensive coverage
You’ve invested energy and capital into your thriving business. But in today’s rapidly changing world, a crisis could happen in your business instantly. That’s why finding the right insurance agent for your business is essential.
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Buying your first business: tips from Mike Kadinger, Sioux Falls Outdoor Equipment
Mike Kadinger, a first-time business owner, purchased his company 1-1/2 years ago. Encouraging others who may have an opportunity to buy their own business, here are a few tips Mike learned transitioning to new owner.
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Insuring your business’s stability: Key person insurance and buy-sell agreements
What if you lost an integral employee because they leave their position unexpectedly or pass away. That’s where business life insurance steps in. Key Person Life Insurance and Buy-Sell Agreements will support this transition so you can focus on the next generation of your business.
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Create an effective business succession plan: a checklist for passing the torch
Whether you own a family-run business or a growing enterprise that deliberates in a fancy boardroom, you need a succession plan for your business.
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5 Tips to Grow Your Business Safely: Lessons from Dan Winkowitsch, Tri-State Grain Conditioning
Even though Tri-State Grain Conditioning’s products have a global reach, Dan believes it’s important to operate the business at a local level to make it grow. Here are Dan’s five essential tips for current and future entrepreneurs to grow their businesses successfully and safely.
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Enhance your protection with business interruption insurance
Business interruption insurance can help replace lost income and cover expenses if you’re ever forced to close your doors.
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Fraud prevention: How to protect yourself from scams
With the technologically advanced world that you’re living in, it’s important to know how to keep your information safe. Learn about fraud prevention in this article.
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Dream Big: Blue Haven Barn
Amanda Nelson, founder and owner of Blue Haven in Sioux Falls, South Dakota came up with an idea, put together a plan, and assembled a team. Fast forward: her company is winning awards.
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The first 5 steps to starting your own business
Entrepreneurship, it’s been said, is the great equalizer.
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Dream Big: Fortune Transportation
Fortune Transportation, Windom, Minnesota, found its success by specializing and serving the specific needs of a defined set of customers. In the business world, this niche strategy, can serve a business well but often hard to adhere to when planning for growth for the long-term.
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Are you prepared to handle workers’ compensation?
You can’t anticipate when accidents may happen, so it’s in your interest to ensure your business is protected by having a workers’ compensation insurance policy in place.
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The Incentives of Section 179
With the permanent extension of Section 179, consider buying new equipment. Talk with your accountant or financial advisor and take full advantage of Section 179 tax benefits. The money you can save will allow you to expand operations and invest in your employees.
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Dream Big: Gag Sheet Metal
Owning a business comes with great responsibility. Taking over a family business that’s been around for over 100 years adds yet another layer of complexity. Learn a few tips from Gag Sheet Metal located in New Ulm, Minnesota.
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Smart insurance moves for 4 situations
Smart insurance involves continually reviewing your lifestyle and financial obligations for your family and your business. Keep your coverage current to match and grow with the changes you make personally and professionally.
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What types of business loans are there?
The right type of financing can help you achieve your dreams and goals as a business owner. There are many different types of business loans specifically for businesses that are designed to fulfill certain needs. While a professional loan officer can help you pick the right financing option for your business’s requirements, start here…
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Dream Big: Busch Brothers Machining
Busch Brothers Machining in New Prague, MN, like so many other companies are challenged with finding the right combination of controlled growth in terms of customers, materials, and staffing. Busch Brothers also understands the importance of partnering with the right bank and financial partner like Bank Midwest.
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Cyber insurance 101: what Is cyber security insurance and why it’s essential for every business owner
Many small businesses are not prepared to handle a cyber incident. Here are answers to the most important cyber insurance questions.
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Manage your risk the way you manage your money
Insurance is a necessary but not always high priority item in your business plan. Obviously, you need protection from commonly experienced losses like theft, liability, and employee injury. But are you managing your risk strategically or treating it like something on your to-do list?
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Fraud is serious business. The best way to protect your business from fraud and corruption is to understand the risks and put preventative measures in place.
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