Financial Industry Vet Honored with Entrepreneur of the Year Award The International Franchise Association (IFA) has selected Benetrends Financial founder and Chairman of the Board Len Fischer as the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes a...
Financial Industry Vet Honored with Entrepreneur of the Year Award The International Franchise Association (IFA) has selected Benetrends Financial founder and Chairman of the Board Len Fischer as the 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes a...
We’re still taking it all in. Our Founder and Chairman, Len Fischer, has been named the International Franchise Association’s 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year, one of the most prestigious honors in franchising. For our team at Benetrends, this recognition is deeply...
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Find What Drives You What really makes an emerging brand (and the people behind it) thrive? Early in my career, it looked like I had everything in place for success. But the truth is, I wasn’t happy. That season of life taught me a lesson I wish I’d understood...
You Don’t Need to Choose Just One Starting a business can seem a lot like navigating a corn maze. You stand at the entrance, assuming there’s one clear path forward, one “right” business funding option. Pick your lane, cross your fingers, and hope it works out. But...
As of October 14, 2025, the U.S. government remains in a shutdown that began on October 1, halting many federal operations, including those of the Small Business Administration (SBA). While this ongoing situation has created uncertainty for entrepreneurs and...