Entrepreneurs Find New Way To Finance Dream
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Entrepreneurs Discover Innovative Financing for Their Dreams
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Each year, over a million Americans embark on the journey of starting a new business. However, many more could join them if they had access to necessary funding. Entrepreneurs are now turning to creative financing solutions to bring their business dreams to life.
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More than a million people in the United States start a new business each year. This number could be even higher if all aspiring entrepreneurs had access to the financing necessary to launch their ventures. To fulfill their dreams of business ownership, entrepreneurs are discovering innovative financing methods.
According to Leonard Fischer, President/CEO of BeneTrends, one emerging option involves using existing retirement funds?"such as pensions, 401(k)s, or IRAs?"to start a business. This method allows individuals to launch their dream ventures without facing tax penalties, financial consequences, or accumulating debt.
Under the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), retirement funds can be transformed into capital for business investments or operations. Individuals with over $40,000 in retirement accounts, who are not employed by the company managing these funds, qualify for this Small Business Administration (SBA)-approved financing method.
Retirement funds can be allocated for various business purposes, including:
- Purchasing a franchise or existing business
- Covering start-up expenses like property and equipment purchases
- Providing working capital for salaries and franchise fees
- Supporting business expansion or additional locations
- Acting as equity for SBA or other loans
Using retirement savings can be daunting. However, this strategy gives individuals greater control over their retirement funds. Instead of relying on limited stock market growth, these savings are invested directly into their business, often allowing more substantial retirement contributions.
"Today's entrepreneurs face immense competition and complexity, making starting a business correctly more crucial than ever," says Dr. Germain Boer, Director of Vanderbilt University's Center for Entrepreneurship. "This financing option is ideal for those with accumulated retirement funds."
The process typically takes two to four weeks and can be conducted via phone, email, fax, FedEx, and regular mail. With the assistance of a seasoned employee benefits expert, launching a business becomes a straightforward four-step process:
1. Establish a C-corporation.
2. Create a retirement plan within the corporation.
3. Rollover funds into the corporation's new retirement plan.
4. The retirement plan purchases stock in the corporation.
"Many people have seen their business dreams dashed due to funding issues. We help them achieve those dreams using funds they already possess," says Fischer.
If you’re considering this novel financing option, consult with an expert to guide you through the specialized process.
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