Featured in Co-Written by: Bert Bartle, Opportunity Bank of Montana If you’ve ever gone to a bank to ask for a loan, your lender more than likely used the 5 Cs of Credit to guide your conversation. This is a system used by lending institutions to gauge your...
Featured in Now that we’re a few months into 2023, it’s time to check in on those goals you made to make yourself, your families, your businesses, and your communities better. Tear out or print this page and fill in the blanks to see how you’re doing and areas you...
Featured in They say that “experience is the mother or father of wisdom,” and, in small business ownership, the saying runs true. Entrepreneurs are always working tirelessly to bring their dream to life. They tend to dive in headfirst and, while they may encounter...
Featured in NuTek Natural Ingredients is a global supplier of cost effective, clean label ingredient solutions. Founded in 2006 by two CPG executives, the company creates and manufactures solutions for a healthier food supply all centered around one idea: “created in...
Featured in As a key resource for business owners, Dakota Business Lending wants to help you find the answers you need to reach your goals and fulfill your dreams. That is why we are answering YOUR questions about all things financing, entrepreneurship, and small...
Featured in It is very common for small businesses to, at some point, need networking, training, and other professional development opportunities to grow themselves and their business. Fortunately, there are many resources available to meet those needs. Here are...