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How to Build a Successful Small Business Budget
Whether you’re starting a new business or planning for your existing business’s year ahead, you’ll need to make a business budget. Budgeting is essential for understanding your small business’s capabilities and situating it for financial success. You don’t want to...
Small Business Trends for 2022
The new year is here, and with it comes the fruition of small business trends that began emerging in 2021. Aspiring and current business owners would do well to pay attention to 2022’s business trends to stay ahead of the curve and keep their fingers on the pulse of...
Can You Use ROBS While You’re Still Employed?
For many entrepreneurs, the gap between when you leave your career and when your business is profitable enough to pay a salary is uncertain. You might dream of opening a small business but are not ready to leave your full-time job behind quite yet, for financial...
Year-End Tax Planning with ROBS
As the end of the year grows near, it’s time for small business owners to get their tax information in order. While all entrepreneurs should do some level of tax planning, those who used ROBS need to pay extra attention. You’ll need to have all your paperwork prepared...
5 Musts for Your Business’s End-of-Year Checklist
The end of the year is a hectic time for small business owners. Not only are you in the midst of the holiday season, but there’s also a lot to sort out before the start of the new year. Now is the time to get all your accounting, goal-setting and planning finalized,...
New Year, New Business: Get Planning Now
The new year is almost here. Before you know it, we’ll close the door on 2021 and start fresh in 2022 with new goals and aspirations. If opening a small business or franchise is in your future, the start of the new year is a great time to do it. However, in order to...
401(k) Catch-Up Contributions After ROBS
Rollovers as Business Startups (ROBS) allow aspiring entrepreneurs to tap their existing retirement savings to help launch a new business. Being debt-free and penalty-free, ROBS is a fantastic way to mobilize capital you already have. However, it does require you to...
4 Myths About Rollovers as Business Startups
Many entrepreneurs have heard about Rollovers as Business Startups (ROBS), but few fully understand it. There are plenty of misconceptions about ROBS that deter small business owners. In reality, ROBS is an attractive funding model that can help a range of business...
Prepare Your Small Business for the Holiday Season
The holidays are right around the corner. As people plan for their holiday shopping, small businesses need to plan to meet customer demands. There are a lot of elements that go into planning for the small business holiday season. Forget one, and your entire strategy...
How Much Money Should I Save to Start a Business?
Entrepreneurs have access to numerous financing options to help launch their small businesses. However, the fact of the matter is, you need some money in the bank before you can realistically take the leap. How much, exactly, will vary depending on your business....