You might be familiar with 401(K) plan loans from an employee’s perspective and why it’s a great benefit offered by employers — maybe you’ve even borrowed from your own 401(k) account in the past. However, as a small business owner and employer, there are benefits of offering 401(k) plan…
The last year has forced a number of changes to the way we all live and work. For some, working through the pandemic — whether that meant being at home more or not — also meant reevaluating our careers. If the last year has you thinking it’s time to work for yourself and start a new business,…
Our business entities series has explored what it is like to form a limited liability company (LLC) and form a partnership. We’re shifting gears to discuss another popular entity formation: a nonprofit corporation. In this post, we will explore the following topics that pertain to nonprofits.…
We asked experienced commercial real estate broker Jill Ames to chat with us so we could learn more about what’s important for aspiring franchise or small business owners to know before they start searching for real estate space. She also shared with us more about current and future trends for…
Key Learnings “If you want to move faster, you need to pulse faster.” It’s crucial to stay deeply connected with your team during a crisis or big strategy change. Trust the Tribe. Good hiring, training, and development all mean that you can and should trust your people to get the job…
Have you ever noticed that different industries seem to have their own language? The military, health care, technology, etc., all have unique phrases, terminology, and especially acronyms. It can sometimes be hard for people outside of those circles to understand the dialogue. My name is Cory…
If you’re in the market for a business loan, a US Small Business Administration (SBA) loan is one of the most advantageous financial sources for entrepreneurs. The most common loan offered by the SBA is known internally as a 7(a) loan, but because it’s the most widespread and flexible, it’s…
As you’re starting a small business, you’ll need to decide what business entity works best for you. Learn everything you need to know about Business Entities: Partnerships here.
More and more people want to know how to get out of corporate America. Small business ownership can be a lucrative, successful path to escaping corporate America – learn how with our five steps to leave corporate American and start your small business.
