PORTSMOUTH, NH and BELLEVUE, WA (April 27, 2006) - Franchise Business Review and Guidant Financial Group™ announced today that the two companies have signed a strategic alliance agreement. The companies will join forces in collaborative marketing programs and business development efforts with the goal of helping more entrepreneurs secure the capital required to purchase and operate a successful franchise business.
"Lack of funding is the biggest hurdle most people face when they are considering buying a franchise business," said Eric Stites, President of Franchise Business Review. "Guidant offers several unique programs that can get entrepreneurs the capital they need to start, purchase or operate a business.
We are a perfect match for each other. Guidant can help more of our franchisee candidates find capital and Franchise Business Review can help Guidant’s customers identify some of the best franchise opportunities in the marketplace today."
Franchise Business Review assists prospective franchise buyers through the examination process of franchise systems by conducting franchisee satisfaction surveys and providing free online reports on those franchise companies. "Guidant is an ideal partner for us since many of Franchise Business Review’s users are in the later stages of their franchise research and providing alternative capital options can help more people successfully purchase a franchise," continued Stites.
Guidant Financial Group™ is the nation’s leading retirement account facilitator. Using customized programs, Guidant enables investors to use their retirement funds (i.e. - IRA or 401k) to purchase non-traditional investments such as a franchise. In addition to their retirement funding solution, Audeo™, Guidant helps coordinate SBA loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC).
David Nilssen, CEO of Guidant Financial Group says, "Many potential franchisees come to FBR in order to further their discovery process. As such, FBR’s visitors need to be educated on the many forms of financing they have available to them. Determining how to finance a new business purchase is one of the most critical choices an entrepreneur will face. Guidant boasts the most complete and diverse offering of financing alternatives in the franchising industry which makes the strategic alliance with FBR so attractive." Nilssen continued by adding, "The number one request of our clients is they want a better understanding of what investment opportunities are available to them. The alliance with FBR provides an instant platform for us to reciprocate business by better serving our customers."
About Franchise Business Review
Franchise Business Review helps entrepreneurs make informed investment decisions. The company’s free franchise reports and online resources contain invaluable, unbiased ratings and reviews of today’s leading franchise opportunities. Franchise Business Review is headquartered in Portsmouth, NH and can be reached at 603.552.2747 or by visiting their company websites at www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com or www.Franchise50.com.
Guidant Financial Group provides investors with safe and innovative options to invest for their retirement futures. Guidant is the premier provider of self-directed IRAs and business funding solutions through an individual’s IRAs and 401(k)s. Guidant's services allow investors the freedom to make alternative investments in real estate, franchises, businesses, tax liens and more. For more information on self-directed IRAs or small business financing please visit www.guidantfinancial.com.
