Steve Dusek
Steve Dusek is the president and CEO of Dakota Business Lending. He has over twenty-eight years of experience in managing and delivering non-traditional lending solutions for small business in rural America and in maintaining successful business cultures.
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in Advice, Columns, Latest Articles, NewsHindsight Is 20/20
They say that “hindsight is 20/20”, and there could not be a better phrase to describe this past year. More
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The Power Of Partnerships
“The best collaborations create something bigger than the sum of what each person can
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5 Ways To Improve Your Cash Flow
Everyone wants to save money but figuring out how to do it can be an overwhelming task. More
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ACTIVATE U: A Place to Hear Real Life Stories From Real Life Small Business Owners
Everyone has a story. At Dakota Business Lending, we’ve had the opportunity to hear and be a part of hundreds of stories. More
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10 Ways To Grow During The Pandemic
As a small business lending partner, we have had the privilege of working with hundreds of innovative and inspiring entrepreneurs across the state from a multitude of industries. More
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Letting Your Mission Drive You Through COVID-19
They say that a mission statement is one of the most important aspects of a business and, as a mission-driven company, we cannot help but agree. More
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6 Tips For Remote Working
Whether you’ve been working remotely for years or the current situation has forced you to make this transition More
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Right-Brained Workforce Development Strategies
With the workforce shortage in North Dakota, small businesses throughout the state have been working hard to attract, retain, and develop quality employees. More
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A Look At TrinSPIN With Dakota Business Lending
Let’s take a deeper look into the future of technology through the eyes of TrinSPIN. More
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A Look At Office Sign Company
Dakota Business Lending’s Steve Dusek takes a look at Office Sign Company. More
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10 Advantages Of Running A Veteran-Owned Business
Some of the key resources that veteran business owners can utilize as they work to serve their community as entrepreneurs. More
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Competition: It’s Your Advantage
Businesses that see competition as a negative tend to be the ones that end up falling behind, whereas the ones that see it as a positive to their business will thrive. More
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9 Tips To My Younger Self
Congratulations! You’ve made it. Now what? As you enter the “real world” (as you have heard referenced so many times over the past year), I want to share with you my nine principles for a successful and rewarding life. Here goes: More
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Several Woman-Owned Business Borrowers Business Insights
By Steve Dusek We have the great honor of working with many savvy women business owners. Each one with a fresh perspective and unique ideology of what it takes to run their business. As we look across our portfolio, there is one thing that they all have in common – wisdom. With experience comes wisdom. With wisdom comes […] More
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What To Know When Hiring A Person For Their First Job
You’ve been searching for a while, but just haven’t found the right person to fill that role. Until now. However, you are stressing – big time – because they have no work experience. At all! You think he will be able to do the job, but there’s no work history to give you the “normal” comfort level of a new employee. Go easy on yourself here. I promise you, the new employee is just as nervous as you and probably even more so. More
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The Gift Of Reflection
During all that hustle and bustle, the end of the year also brings time for reflection. There is no better gift to your business than taking time to reflect on the past year. More
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Look Into Your Crystal Ball
Budgets, forecasts, & projections. All essentially mean the same thing when it comes to looking forward with your business and its anticipated financial performance. More
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Show Me The Money! Understand Your Financials With Three Reports
If you are unsure of the value of reviewing your financial statements or understanding what they mean, it’s time to dig in. Let’s take a peek at the different financial reports and why they are important for your business. More
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Credit, Schmedit
It’s ALL over the news lately – credit scores, credit report, credit agency hacked, credit this…credit that! What’s all the fuss anyway? More
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Recipe Card For A Great Business Plan
Steve Dusek from Dakota Business Lending shares his recipe for a great business plan, complete with prep time, ingredients and directions. More
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