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Benetrends Welcomes David Grams as Senior Director of SBA Funding

Benetrends Welcomes David Grams as Senior Director of SBA Funding

The Benetrends team has gotten a little bigger and has appointed David Grams as Senior Director of SBA Funding. David has over 30 years of banking experience, mostly in the commercial lending sector, and possesses specialized expertise in the various SBA loan programs, including the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. He earned his bachelor’s degree, two master’s degrees and a doctorate degree while acquiring hands-on experience at Bank of America, Fleet Bank, Valley National Bank, and most recently at National Penn Bank as an SBA Specialist for their KNBT and Nittany bank divisions. David’s extensive background and experience make him an immeasurable asset to Benetrends. We are very happy to have him on board! Continue reading..

Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine: Issue 1 2011

Roll Over: Investing in Yourself – Using retirement plans to fund growth.

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Benetrends Celebrates National Save for Retirement Week with Education and Awareness.

Terry Abbonizio, Director of Operations for Benetrends, welcomes Merri Lee Moffit, a financial planner and her clients.

North Wales, PA – October 20, 2010: Benetrends, Inc., the nation’s leader in retirement plan solutions and funding for small business, geared up to celebrate National Save for Retirement Week with an on-site celebration and awareness event. The resolution to make October 17-23, 2010, a time to remind Americans of the importance of retirement saving was sponsored by U.S. Representatives Allyson Schwartz (PA-13) and Sam Johnson (TX-03) and passed unanimously by Congress in late July.

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Benetrends becomes proactive in defending its finance product.

By Jonathan Maze
As published in: Franchise Times - June-July 2010

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“Running a Handyman Business with the help of Benetrends.”

The Times Herald: “Running a Handyman Business with the help of Benetrends.”

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“Using retirement funds to finance small business start-ups is becoming an increasingly popular tool in today’s economy.”

The Intelligencer: “Using retirement funds to finance small business start-ups is becoming an increasingly popular tool in today’s economy.”

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“From 401(k) Nest Egg to Seed Money. With credit tight, Firms such as Benetrends help entrepreneurs fund startups with retirement savings.”

Business Week: “From 401(k) Nest Egg to Seed Money. With credit tight, Firms such as Benetrends help entrepreneurs fund startups with retirement savings.”

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“401(k) Retirement plans that can be used to fund a startup catch the attention of entrepreneurs and the IRS.”

Tampa Tribune: “401(k) Retirement plans that can be used to fund a startup catch the attention of entrepreneurs and the IRS.”

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Little-known use of federal retirement law can tap 401-k without tax penalties.

Nest egg can open doors

By JAN NORMAN
The Orange County Register

Laguna Niguel resident Derek Quinn had worked for eight different companies over a 26-year career, gaining management skills along the way. When he was laid off in 2003, he decided to go into business with his wife, JoAnn, rather than seek yet another job in corporate America.

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