Category: Business Financing

Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farm Loan FAQs

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Have you ever considered a farm loan, but weren’t sure what it involved? Good news – we’ve got the answers! Keep reading to learn more.  What is a FSA Direct farm loan used for? A farm loan is for farmers or ranchers who want to purchase, sustain or expand your family farm but aren’t able

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10 Ways to Shop Local

Supporting our community is one of the most impactful ways we can help it grow. By shopping with local vendors and utilizing area service providers you and your family can help ensure that our community prospers and grows each year. If you want to shop local, but don’t know where to start, our team at

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10 Steps to Opening Your Own Business

Creating the foundation of your next enterprise can be a challenging process. For everything from ideas to permits, it takes a lot to get a new business up and running. At Timberwood Bank we would like to help you make your dream a reality, and offer these ten steps to opening your avant-garde operation: Write

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Low-Cost New Business Ideas

Creating a new business is an exciting journey filled with a constant flow of ups and downs. When deciding which industry to invest your time and money, consider these cost-effective options, courtesy of Timberwood Bank: Virtual Assistant: Needing a basic set-up of only a desk, computer, and phone, this affordable opportunity allows you to work

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True or False: Catch Me if You Can

Starting in 1963, Frank Abagnale began his criminal career. Made famous from the film, Catch Me if You Can, this mastermind of forgery made a name for himself at a young age by impersonating pilots, lawyers, and doctors. Throughout these impersonations, Frank found new and inventive ways to defraud the United States and at least

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Planning for Spring – Dairy Farming 101

Did you know that Wisconsin produces nearly 300 million gallons of milk per month! As one of the largest dairy producing states in the country, Wisconsin’s agriculture industry is a powerful force for the economy. Like many other businesses, the agriculture operations we work with utilize our flexible financing to help make the most out

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