When it comes to starting or running your own business, many don’t know where to turn for guidance. Rockland Trust Bank wanted to be seen as the resource that business owners and newcomers could use to help answer their questions and achieve their goals.

From this aspiration came the multiplatform Talking Business Advice Series, a weekly sponsored feature on Globe.com that profiles a variety of businesses, breaks down important rule changes, and gives business owners the expertise and knowledge they need to succeed.