Small businesses are feeling the strain of higher interest rates after the Federal Reserve's decision to raise rates on March 23, 2023. Over the past 12 months, the Fed has…

Business owners often try to time their investments well. Aspiring franchisees might base their buying decisions on the market or industry trends, trying to nail the “right” time to invest.…

When it comes to financing your small business or franchise, you have a variety of options. Two popular choices are SBA (Small Business Administration) loans and unsecured loans. Each option…

Budget is one of the most important things to consider if you’re looking to invest in a franchise. Every franchise system has its own franchise fee and startup costs, and…

Plenty of young people dream of starting their own business—but get discouraged when they see the hurdles they have to first clear. Financial hurdles are chief among young entrepreneurs’ complaints…

Launching a new business comes with a certain amount of risk. You’re investing a lot of time, effort and money into this venture, and there’s no guarantee it will pay…

Loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) are often considered the gold standard for small business lending. However, not all entrepreneurs will have access to SBA loans. Whether SBA…

One aspect of Rollovers as Business Startups (ROBS) that often surprises entrepreneurs is that they can pay themselves a salary through their business. However, to take a salary as a…

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…

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