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What to Look for Beyond Startup Costs Starting a business comes with plenty of excitement, but the financial picture can look different once the bills start rolling in. Small business ownership involves more than the initial investment, whether you're opening a...
SBA Loans for a Franchise: What to Know Before You Apply If you’re considering an SBA loan for a franchise, you don’t need to have everything ready before reaching out. Benetrends can help you understand your funding needs and prepare your business plan and supporting...
Entrepreneur’s Top Franchise Supplier List: Recognition That Highlights the Legacy of Benetrends Entrepreneur recently announced its Top Franchise Supplier rankings for 2026 with big news for Benetrends Financial. Released annually, the list is updated to highlight...
Franchise Ownership Is Bigger Than the Business in Front of You If you’re looking at franchise opportunities, you’re probably thinking about the things directly in front of you: the brand, the investment, the market, and whether the business fits your goals. But...
Business Growth Doesn't Happen by Accident I talk to hundreds of business owners a year, franchise owners and independent operators alike, and almost every single one of them tells me they want business growth. Ask what that actually means and the specifics disappear...
Franchise Terms Worth Knowing Upfront Walk into your first conversation with a franchisor, and you'll likely hear a string of unfamiliar franchise terms tossed around like everyone in the room already speaks the language. FDD, ROBS, AUV, Zee, Zor. It can feel like you...
The Part Nobody Tells You About Starting a Business Most entrepreneurs serious about opening a business spend a lot of time thinking about the product, the location, and the brand. And all of that matters. But the skill set you bring to the table on day one matters...
Why Most Small Businesses Struggle to Stand Out Every market feels crowded until someone figures out how to own a corner of it. That's the reality most new business owners face, and it's also the part nobody really prepares them for. You can have a solid product, a...
The Cost of Coming Up Short Most people who are serious about buying a franchise spend a lot of time thinking about the initial investment. And that makes sense. It's a big number, and it deserves serious attention. Some have the liquid capital ready to go. Others...
The Reality of Women in Business Today Women make up close to half of the workforce. We’re in the rooms, we’re doing the work, and we’re just as dedicated to our professional growth as our male counterparts. But being the hardest worker in the room often results in...