The CARES Act passed in 2020 as a source of relief through liquidity for small businesses or individuals and kept many businesses afloat throughout the height of the pandemic. The SBA (Small Business Administration) has acknowledged that businesses are...
This is an interview by Nash Roberts, Carofin’s Vice President of Sales and Syndication, with Janine Firpo, author of “Activate Your Money” and investor in Carofin offerings. In it, Janine shares her ongoing personal journey to align her investment portfolio with her...
A young company approaches you. “Invest in us,” they say, “and your shares will be worth millions.” What are they offering, and does the structure make the most sense for you and the company? For the past quarter-century, we’ve been approached by companies – some...
Last week, my daughter asked for advice (obviously, she’s no longer a teenager): how can I balance my budget? I told her, among other tips, to control two things – reduce your expenses and minimize your taxes. What works for my family works for others. That’s why...
Would you expect a pro football player to become the CEO of a successful cosmetics company? We didn’t. But, then, we listened to his story. And it made sense. This is an interview by Bruce Smith, Carofin’s Vice President of Investor Development, with Chris...