Featured Our survey identified 5 common barriers faced by entrepreneurs: not having the cash for a down payment; lack of knowledge about financing options; low credit scores; not approved for a bank loan; and an unwillingness to take on debt to finance a business. Guidant Financial partnered with…
Food franchises are some of the most popular concepts in franchising. But are they the most lucrative? Typically, food franchises require significant investment to get up and running and continued capital to operate over time. But for those who like the fast pace and an ever-changing atmosphere,…
To learn about small business trends and life as a small business owner, Guidant Financial partnered with online lending marketplace LendingClub for our annual State of Small Business survey. More than 2,700 current and aspiring business owners across the country responded to questions ranging…
How you fund your franchise is one of the earliest and most important decisions you’ll make as an entrepreneur. Fortunately, knowing which franchise financing resources to turn to makes the process both easy and equitable. Purchasing a franchise is an exciting way to become an entrepreneur.…
Guidant Financial’s State of Small Business report found that more small business owners are struggling with hiring and retaining the best talent. The CEO of MyCorp, Deborah Sweeney, points out that hiring the best talent might not be about traditional intelligence — great talent might be found…
Before you can fling open the doors on your franchise or go live with the app for your start-up, you’ll need to make sure you have your funds ready and available. If you’re like some entrepreneurs, you’ll finance your dream venture by dipping into your personal cash reserves, and then apply…
Many small business owners rely on traditional business loans and other debt-based financing methods to launch their ventures. But for aspiring entrepreneurs who need small business funding with bad credit, the ability to secure financing can be challenging and seemingly impossible. Thankfully,…
It’s no secret e-commerce has had an impact on brick-and-mortar businesses, and you can point to its growth in annual sales as proof: a steady 17 percent increase in annual sales year over year. However, people often miss out on the fact that e-commerce shopping is still tiny compared to…
If you’re a first-time entrepreneur, one of the most significant small business struggles you’ll face is acquiring the funds to start or buy your venture. Since few individuals have enough cash stashed away to cover start-up costs, many rely on financing options to fund their business — from…