There are more than 30 million small businesses (defined as 500 employees or less) in the United States, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA), and a little over 5,000 community banks. Fortunately,...
Mark is a Wisconsin native with over 35 years of experience in commercial banking. His deep connection with business owners allows him to consult on matters from expanding into new markets to adding buildings, all with the goal of helping companies grow.
Author: Mark Sterr
Date: 05/13/2020
There are more than 30 million small businesses (defined as 500 employees or less) in the United States, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA), and a little over 5,000 community banks. Fortunately,...
Topics: Financing , Business Growth , General Business
Author: Mark Sterr
Date: 02/12/2020
Valentine’s Day is upon us! Each year, February 14 allows us to reflect on the extraordinary relationships we have in our lives. We realize that your banker may not be on the top of your Valentine’s Day gift-giving...
Topics: Financing , Business Growth , General Business
Author: Mark Sterr
Date: 08/14/2019
Companies regularly find themselves in the position of having to invest in equipment that will allow them to continue growing their businesses. If those businesses are startups, the need is sometimes more urgent, as...
Topics: Financing , Business Growth , Cash Management
Author: Mark Sterr
Date: 08/22/2018
Most businesses at one time or another will experience challenging periods where revenue dips or profitability is compromised; whether from market contraction, emerging competitors, loss of a key customer, raw...
Topics: Financing , Business Growth , Cash Management , General Business
Author: Mark Sterr
Date: 12/06/2017
Most every CEO or owner of a small business—whether a manufacturing company or a service provider—has a good idea of what they need to understand as they evaluate and consider the purchase of another company: they’ll...
Topics: Business Acquisition
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