Category: Business Finance

Three Ways to Start a Small Business On the Cheap

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If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own business, you probably stopped dreaming the second you considered how much money it would take to make your dream come true. You can dream big and start small, however, by starting up a business that doesn’t require a huge amount of capital up front. The following are… Read more »

Success Story: Banking With Minster Bank is a Family Affair

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For Cameron Aller, using Minster Bank for his business needs was a no-brainer. “We’ve been working with Minster Bank for many years,” Aller says. “My dad had a business, and he started doing business financing through them when I was a kid. When we got older, we all started doing our finances with them.” Aller… Read more »

How to Complete a SWOT Analysis for Your Business

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If you own a business, you already know that operating it is never a static process. There are constant changes to consider in both the market at large and in your industry, as well as managing operations to empower your employees and lift up your product. It can be a lot to maintain all at… Read more »

Success Story: Learn How To Run Your Business The Right Way

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Starting or growing a business can be a complicated process. Making the foundation of your business secure is critical for achieving long-term success. Overcoming these obstacles is easier thanks to the Entrepreneur’s Boot Camp workshops Minster Bank is hosting with small business experts, RoShawn Winburn and Donerik Black. Entrepreneur’s Boot Camp is a workshop meant… Read more »

Business Grants Provide Exclusive Opportunities For Minorities

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When you’re working hard to get a new business off the ground, any little bit of money put toward your goal helps. It’s even better when that money is a grant as opposed to a loan that needs to be repaid and accrues interest over time. If you are a prospective minority business owner looking… Read more »

A Solid Business Plan Is Important For Quality Growth

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If you’ve recently started or are about to start your own business, you might be wondering if it’s really necessary to have a business plan. While it might seem like a lot of work, making a business plan is one of the most important things you can do to affect the success, direction, and reputation… Read more »

Signs of Success: A Partnership to Stand the Test of Time

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For more than 20 years, IC Signs has been serving the signage needs of Wapakoneta. When the opportunity came for Jeremy Kuhn to purchase IC Signs (previously known as Schneider Sign), Minster Bank was ready to help. Minster Bank sat down with Kuhn and developed a business loan that was specially tailored to fit Kuhn’s… Read more »