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By Mike Minitelli (Chief Development Officer, Benetrends Financial) Beyond the 9-5: Exploring Your Path to Business Ownership You just walked across the stage. Now what? For years, the narrative was fixed: get a job, climb the ladder, and maybe start your own business...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...