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What Can You Use ROBS for In Your Business?
A Rollover as Business Startup (ROBS) is a method of business capitalization that allows you to start your new small business or franchise debt-free and penalty-free using the funds you’ve saved for retirement. Although ROBS is a great funding mechanism for many...
Why Franchises Fare Well in Changing Markets
During periods of economic turbulence, some aspiring entrepreneurs shy away from starting a business because of the perceived risk in the market. However, what most people don’t consider is that franchises have the potential to perform well during recessions for a...
5 Ways to Ensure Your Small Business Finishes Out the Year Strong
The fourth quarter is often the busiest time in the business world for both your company and your life as a small business owner or franchise owner. Because most new initiatives and budgets begin January 1, Q4 is an important time for small businesses and franchises...
Using Unsecured Lines of Credit to Your Advantage During Economic Turbulence
Periods of economic turbulence and uncertainty like those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have the potential to significantly affect small businesses. Unfortunately, many businesses have learned in 2020 that interrupted sales can create financial disaster for a...
Tips for Optimizing Payment Terms for Suppliers and Clients
Cash flow is crucial for a successful small business, but a few simple things can interrupt the cash you have on hand. One of these is the average payment terms you maintain between your business and vendors and your business and clients. Uneven payment terms can...
3 Things That Allow Your Business to Scale
Once your business is past the startup phase and has found stability in the market, your next pursuit is likely expanding your operations. However, scaling your business—increasing sales while maintaining efficiency and profitability—is not always as easy as it...
When Is the Right Time to Roll Over an Existing 401(k)?
After leaving a former employer, you’re likely to be left with an employer-sponsored 401(k) account that you’ve invested in over the years. You have a few options for what you can do with this retirement account. One of the most popular choices is to roll it over into...
How to Maintain Work-Life Balance as a Small Business Owner
Entrepreneurs know how much hard work goes into starting and growing a small business. There are long hours, challenges and a lot of elbow grease involved. Even the most passionate small business owners need a break sometimes! To make sure you’re able to put your all...
3 Reasons Why Older Adults Make Great Entrepreneurs
There’s a common misconception that entrepreneurship is most successful when begun at a young age. While there are certainly many successful young entrepreneurs, small business owners should not feel limited by their age. Truthfully, older adults nearing or past...
The Importance of a Small Business Cash Reserve
When starting your small business, you’ve budgeted for your location, equipment, inventory, working capital and more. But did you factor in the foundations of a cash reserve? A cash reserve is a crucial aspect of business that entrepreneurs tend to forget. Also...