Category: Business Finance

Success Story: Minster Bank and Wagner Paving

Employees with minster bank commercial lending partner wagner paving lay asphalt during a recent project

As a business owner, sometimes you just need results – fast. That’s exactly why Brent Kress, president of Wagner Paving, said his company switched to Minster Bank. “A lot of times in business, you don’t have time to wait on a big bank,” he said. “At Minster Bank, they can make things happen.”  Read on… Read more »

Minster Bank a Perfect Fit for New Vandalia-Butler Location

Rendering of minster bank vandalia-butler ohio office

Even before the opening of Minster Bank’s newest branch, members of the Vandalia-Butler Township community were already looking forward to its completion.  That includes the township administration itself. Erika Vogel, the Butler Township administrator, told us why she’s excited for the bank’s opening later this year. Read on to hear what she says the bank… Read more »

5 Cost-Cutting Measures Proven to Reduce Your Overhead

Male small business owner in warehouse

Unchecked overhead can quickly add up and undermine the sales you’ve worked hard to make – especially in today’s economy. Take time to evaluate your business costs, particularly in these five areas, to determine how you can reduce them. 1. Save on Energy and Utility Costs for Your Small Business You want to keep your… Read more »

Success Story: Minster Bank and Brown Industrial

Tyler, Craig and Chris Brown of Brown Industrial pose at a convention

It just makes sense that two local businesses that have been around, combined, for more than 150 years would partner together one day. That’s exactly what happened with Brown Industrial and Minster Bank. Read more about what Chris Brown, President of Brown Industrial, had to say about the relationship.  Convenience and Service Chris and his… Read more »

Building for the Future: Minster Bank and Garmann/Miller

Brad Garmann of Garmann/Miller

Since 1995, Garmann/Miller Architects-Engineers – one of the largest such firms in Ohio – has done business with Minster Bank. It all started when the fledgling business built Minster Bank’s Sidney branch, according to Brad Garmann, one of the company’s founding principals.  “It was kind of an obvious choice,” he said. “They were local and… Read more »

How To Start a Side Business on a Budget

woman ships out product from side business

Whether it’s because you’re ready to be your own boss, want to share your ideas with the world or just want to make a little extra cash, starting a side business is becoming more and more popular. Since the goal of any small business is to make money, it’s important to craft a plan before… Read more »

Staying Focused as a Small-Business Owner

Small business owner man stands with an iPad smiling

Everyone gets distracted from time to time. For those running small businesses, distractions are not only more frequent but also more detrimental to success. Staying focused is a key tool every small-business owner should have in their toolbox. Starting is Easy – but Finishing is Hard Most successful business owners agree that starting something is… Read more »