NORTH WALES, PA (PRWEB) MARCH 21, 2018 Benetrends Financial, the trusted leader in franchise and small business funding for 35 years, is pleased to announce the addition to its SBA loan team. On January 22, 2018, Morgan E. Johns joined Benetrends as the...
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Recent research from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy shows the landscape is optimistic for entrepreneurs considering starting their businesses in low-income areas. As seen in the recent post, Small Business Funding by the Numbers: What...
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A recent report released by the U.S. Small Business Administration provides valuable insights on which states provide the best opportunities for those interested in starting a business. As seen in the recent post, Small Business Funding By the Numbers:...
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What is post-closing liquidity and why is it important to have enough money after the business is funded. This article, written by Benetrends' SBA Funding Specialist Richard Snow MBA, appeared in the February 2018 issue of Franchising World. ...
7 Top Small Business Funding Strategies for 2018
Identifying the right way to finance your small business is an important decision for any entrepreneur. Unless you are sitting on a pile of cash, you will need to go out and secure funds for start-up costs and to keep the business, not to mention your personal life,...
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Thinking about starting your own business in 2018? As seen in the recent post, 4 Top Industries for Entrepreneurs in 2018, there are lots of great options and possibilities for would-be business owners. Still, there might be lingering apprehension about whether...
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