Benetrends Blog

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on many challenges. Everyone is under pressure right now, but no one more than the small business owner. There is optimism that the gradual reopening process dictated by state and local governments will bring us back to being fully...

Women entrepreneurs are all around you, despite facing a myriad of challenges. Challenges such as pay inequity or having a tougher time receiving traditional loans, 40 percent of new entrepreneurs each year are women. In fact, it’s often the fact that women want the...

Mentorship matters. This is especially true for small startup companies, including those that are owned by women. In fact, a common challenge for female entrepreneurs is a lack of mentorship. This article discusses the importance for women entrepreneurs to seek out...

The statistics are fantastic: Women-owned businesses have increased by 3,000 percent since 1972 and 40 percent of entrepreneurs today are female. Women are starting a small business for the flexibility and control these ventures can provide. If your corporate career...

 You’ve probably heard the song, “It’s a man’s world.” In the business world, that is simply not true anymore. Quietly women have moved up the ranks. Fast Company reports over the past two decades the volume of female-owned companies has grown 114 percent....

Women entrepreneurs have an enormous economic impact in the small business community. Before COVID-19, women were starting new businesses in record numbers. This article explores those numbers, why women are flocking to entrepreneurship, and how these trends are...

A small business growth plan is essential, as it provides the roadmap to establish and measure goals. Here’s what you need to know. Excellent planning is essential to business growth. That is why it makes sense to invest time in learning how to write an effective...

Growing a business is hard work and when it comes to small business funding, it’s important to understand the differences between growth capital and working capital, and how the two work in tandem to propel a business.   The path ahead for a small...

You’ve made it. You’ve moved past the initial startup phase of the business and are now entering into the second phase of entrepreneurship. The company is relatively stable and you’re ready to focus on expanding. Even though your business is new, rather than focusing...

Starting a small business and making it through the first few years is an exciting, yet challenging time. When you make it to the point where you’re ready to grow, take a moment to congratulate yourself and recognize your achievement. It takes time, resources, and...