Funding a franchise investment. A conversation with Eric Schechterman from Benetrends Financial

Franchise Hounds

Joining me today is Eric Schechterman the Chief Development Officer at Benetrends Financial. For over 35 years, Benetrends has offered access to a complete range of financing solutions and tools to help entrepreneurs fund their business ventures and is recognized as an authority in franchise and small-business financing.
As the Chief Development Officer for Benetrends Financial, Eric oversees sales, marketing and strategic relationships. Eric has been a featured speaker at numerous franchise industry conferences and earned a distinction of Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) by the Board of Governors of the IFA in 2016.
A funding partner like Benetrends Financial is a really valuable resource for me and my candidates as most candidates don’t have a sense for what they can afford and the funding options that are available.
Topics covered:
1. Process of working with a funding partner like Benetrends Financial
2. What are the different funding options available?

• SBA Loan
• SBA Express Loan
• ROBS Plan /401k Rollover
• Unsecured Lines of Credit

3. How important is your credit score?
4. Determining the right bank to work with for your loan.
4. Determining how much someone can invest in a franchise opportunity.
Contact Info:
Eric Schechterman
Benetrends Financial
Chief Development Officer
Direct: 267.638.9275
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