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...
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...
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...
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...