Don't miss out on our unique meeting in May! We will be having a Banker Ask Me Anything event. Three local banking professionals, Krista Paulus (Security Financial Bank), Rick Bonlender (Pillar Bank), and Miranda Green (Citizens State Bank), will be attending to answer questions from the group. Take the chance to ask questions about anything!

The BYB-Build Your Business meeting is on May 28, 2024 from 3:00pm-4:00pm at the St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center. Afterwards, there will be optional open networking. If you have any questions, please contact kimberly.benoy@uwrf.edu

Q: Why did you start this business?

A: I started Long Term Care Counsel to help fill the massive gap in services offered to our aging and disabled population. I offer not only guidance, but a partnership to families experiencing stress due to long-term care planning. I provide personalized plans to help families navigate their options when facing chronic disease, disability, or injury.

Q: What are 3 tips for those thinking of starting their own business?

A: When I started, I was already working with older and disabled adults and had a passion to assist this demographic. I believe it’s critical to start a business that brings you joy and allows you to develop your passions while aligning with your expertise. Prior to starting a business, do your research, a lot of research, and connect with any business owner that you have a relationship with or those you want to build a relationship with. You’d be surprised how many people want to

Q: Why have you been successful?

A: There are many factors that make someone successful, but I am very direct, yet compassionate and respectful at the same time, and I always put my client’s needs first. I am very knowledgeable in the realm of long-term care planning and how to traverse our very complex health care system. These factors allow me to provide my client’s and their families with the information they need to be successful without overwhelming them and keeping them hopeful and optimistic.

Q: What is next for you?

A:When I think of what is next, I think about helping even more people. As I said above, our healthcare system can be difficult to understand, particularly when it comes to Medicaid and Medicare, and the more individuals and families I can serve, the better. The more people I work with, the more needs reveal themselves and I would like to expand to support those needs.

Phone: 715-690-9600

Email: dmonroe@longtermcarecounsel.com

To help small businesses in the new digital economy, the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program is offering $10,000 small business grants! In order to access this grant program, you must complete two of the courses on their platform. This program ends at the end of the day on June 28, 2024.

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