A Smarter Way to Launch or Grow Your Business ROBS (Rollovers as Business Startups) is a financing strategy that allows individuals to use funds from their pre-tax retirement accounts (like a 401(k) or traditional IRA) to start or buy a business without paying early...
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ROBS and Beyond: Exploring Additional Funding Options for Small Business Owners
Starting a business is an exciting journey—but financing it can feel like a maze. Many entrepreneurs turn to Rollovers as Business Startups (ROBS) to access capital from their retirement accounts without early withdrawal penalties or tax consequences. While...
Hidden Ways To Fund Your Business
Funding Your Business with Nontraditional Options By Mike Minitelli, Chief Development Officer at Benetrends Are you sitting on a brilliant business idea, but think you need years of saving to make it happen? That's what many aspiring entrepreneurs believe, but I'm...
A ROBS Retirement Plan is Much More than Business Funding
Have you ever purchased a product that provides more than what you originally thought? One day I was driving on the highway when an object struck my windshield leaving a small crack. As the day progressed the crack began to spread, as did my frustration...
Policy Updates Impacting Franchise Financing
Starting June 1, 2025, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is updating its eligibility requirements that affect how franchise and small business loans are evaluated and approved. While these aren’t exactly new rules, many simply represent reinstatements and...
ROBS Compliance and Best Practices: Staying on the Right Side of the Law
Starting a business with your retirement funds can be a game-changing move for many entrepreneurs. But with great financial power comes great regulatory responsibility. If you’re using a Rollovers as Business Startups (ROBS) strategy to fund your franchise or...
Creative Franchise Concepts Taking Off
Unique Franchise Concepts for Your Next Business Venture By: Mike Minitelli When most people hear the word "franchise," their minds immediately jump to the golden arches or other fast-food giants that have dominated the industry for decades. But today's franchise...
The Future of Business Acquisitions: Trends and Opportunities for 2025 and Beyond
Business ownership has long been a cornerstone of the American dream. As we move into 2025 and beyond, several powerful trends are reshaping the landscape of business acquisitions creating unprecedented opportunities for savvy buyers while also introducing new...
Unknown Ways To Start A Business
Alternative Paths to Start a Business By: Mike Minitelli When most people are ready to start a business, they often envision the traditional route: developing a unique idea, writing a business plan from scratch, securing funding, and building everything from the...
Self-Directed IRAs vs. ROBS Programs: Understanding Your Investment Options
When considering how to leverage retirement funds for business or investment opportunities, two popular options often come up—Self-Directed IRAs (SD-IRAs) and ROBS programs (Rollovers as Business Startups). While they both allow individuals to utilize...