Bold. Innovative. Fearless. Visionary. These are a few of the words used to describe some of the remarkable women entrepreneurs who have built impressive companies, employed thousands, and helped fuel economic activity worldwide. Here are eight amazing women to...
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The Meteoric Rise of the Female Entrepreneur
Women entrepreneurs are a fast-rising segment within the United States and globally. Buoyed by pioneering role models, fearless millennials and innovative funding opportunities, women are taking their rightful place in entrepreneurial leadership. A look at the...
Radio Interview: Top Trends in Franchise Funding Solutions
If you're wondering what's new in franchise funding, wonder no more. Benetrends’ CEO, Rocco Fiorentino, recently spoke with Franchise Today co-hosts Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto on the complexities regarding franchise funding options, including ROBS/401(k)...
Funding Your Franchise: What to Expect
When you are thinking about owning a franchise, understanding the costs of starting up your business and how to finance those costs is critical. Having a clear sense as to what it takes to open the doors varies from franchise to franchise, but there are...
Why Investment in a Franchise Is About More than Money
If you are thinking about owning a franchise, there are many skills and experiences that will lead to positive outcomes. The lures of small-business ownership are compelling: autonomy, control, and influence are yours. There is an opportunity to make a lot of money....
8 Reasons Buying a Franchise Makes Sense (and Dollars)
Is choosing a franchise the right business opportunity for you? Franchising allows you to leverage a proven business model with a structured approach to the work while still maintaining autonomy. Thus, a franchise opportunity can give you...
The Buyer’s Guide to Franchise Opportunities
Are you thinking about starting your business but finding that you are not sure about what that business should be? If so, franchising might be the best option for you. Franchising is a business model where the business owner (franchisor) licenses the...
Benetrends Financial Announces Key Employee Promotions
Dallas Kerley promoted to President & COO and Eric Schechterman becomes Chief Development Officer North Wales, PA (May 3, 2017) Benetrends Financial, a trusted leader in franchise and small business financing for 34 years, announced two key promotions on April 27,...
Will You Have Enough Retirement Savings to Last?
Dreams are powerful. They capture your imagination, motivate you and cause you to plan. When it comes to retirement and entrepreneurship, those dreams may, at first, seem to be in conflict. But, in fact, they are not. If you long to leave the corporate...
Making the Leap: 7 Traits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs
For those who make the decision to move away from corporate America and start their own company, there are many powerful skills needed. Among those who make the move, there are many common attributes, from persuasion and risk tolerance to confidence and...