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Understanding ROBS: A Powerful Business Funding Option
Every brilliant business idea needs fuel, yet so many entrepreneurs struggle to find the capital needed to fund their business. A lesser-known funding strategy, a Rollover for Business Startup (ROBS), enables small business owners to invest retirement savings in...
September 18 Access to Money with Score Springfield
Join me on September 18 for Access to Money with Score Springfield, and learn more about funding your business with entrepreneurial and finance experts from around Missouri.
September 5 Bridging the Capital Gap Lender Summit
Accelefund is proud to be the Diamond Sponsor of the Bridging the Gap Lender Summit and host a break-out session about Rollover for Business Startups (ROBS). Join us on September 5th at Johnson County Community College.
August 28 Franchising Panel with Missouri SBDC at UMKC
Join me on Wednesday August 28th for a Franchising Panel and Networking event sponsored by Missouri SBDC at UMKC.
Mickey Parker, co-owner of Accelefund, featured on entrepreneurial podcast, Startup Hustle
Lenexa, KS -- Mickey Parker, COO and co-owner of Accelefund, was a featured guest on a recent episode of the entrepreneurial podcast, Startup Hustle. Mickey discussed how aspiring entrepreneurs can use their own retirement funds as startup funds to buy or start a...
Accelefund selected as a KC Chamber Small Business Superstar
Lenexa, Ks. — Local small business funding advisor Accelefund was recently recognized as a KC Chamber Small Business Superstar, a designation that celebrates excellence in Kansas City’s small businesses. The Small Business Superstar award is part of the Greater...
What can be used as equity for an SBA loan?
An SBA-guaranteed loan has many benefits over a traditional loan if you’re looking to start or buy a business, including lower down payment requirements than conventional bank loans. However, it can still be a challenge for many small businesses to gather the money...
What you need to know about a COVID-related 401(k) distribution before you file
As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), enacted on March 27, 2020, Section 2202 allowed the option for special distributions to be made to those personally impacted by COVID-19. Although according to retirement plan providers...
5 reasons why a recession is a great time to start a business
Is a recession really a good time to start a business? Consider this, General Motors launched in 1908 following “the Panic of 1907” financial crisis. Burger King began in 1953 amidst a recession, CNN in 1980, while Uber and Airbnb started during the financial...
How to boost your 401(k) participation rates
Benefits can play a critical role in attracting and retaining great talent. According to a Glassdoor poll, 57 percent of job candidates reported benefits and perks as their top consideration when deciding whether to accept a job while almost 80 percent of workers...
