Press Release – 2023 Small Business Trends
Small Businesses Are Still Going Strong in 2023 — 76% of American Business Owners Expect to Survive and even Thrive Despite Economic Downturns Guidant Financial’s 2023 Small Business Trends study has shown that small businesses are gaining an upward momentum with most being profitable despite inflationary pressures, fears of an upcoming recession, and new economic […]
Everything You Need to Know About ROBS: Top Highlights from Guidant’s Webinar on ROBS
Get an inside look at the world of ROBS with our webinar — featuring key highlights and expert insights on setting up a ROBS, how ROBS works, and more.
Business Thought Leader Spotlight: Verne Harnish
Verne Harnish is a world-recognized business thought leader, expert, speaker, author, and entrepreneur, focused on the field of business growth. Learn more about Verne’s expertise and methods and check out Guidant’s webinar featuring Verne: Thriving After a Crisis: Starting and Growing Your Small Business.
Guidant Financial is Entrepreneur’s #1 Top Franchise Financing Supplier
Each year, Entrepreneur Magazine surveys over 500 franchisors to learn about what service providers they use and how satisfied they are with the services provided, then compiles a ranked list of the Top Franchise Suppliers. And this year, we’re honored to be 2020’s #1 Top Franchise Financing Supplier! This is our third year on the […]
Guidant Stands Against Racism
Guidant stands against racism. We stand in solidarity with our Black employees, friends, family members, partners, clients, and the entire Black community. The continued injustices shown toward communities of color are unacceptable. We will no longer be complicit with our silence. We see you. We hear you. We recognize that we are part of the […]
Guidant Financial Brings Transparency to Understanding Business Value
The value of a business isn’t a simple number on a balance sheet and can’t be simply generated by small business accounting software. While it does take expertise and knowledge to determine the value of a business, understanding and knowing the value is extremely important. It can make a huge difference when you’re buying or […]
Surprising Small Business Trends Revealed in New Survey by Guidant Financial and LendingClub
Whether it was tackling increases to state wages, adopting new technologies or understanding federal tax changes, the last year dealt small business owners their fair share of challenges. Fortunately, it was also a year of marked economic strength, giving entrepreneurs confidence to start, buy or grow a business. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates three […]
Guidant Launches New Partner Center
Guidant Financial is committed to increasing the number of people who succeed in small business by providing access to the financing options and tools needed to launch and grow a business. We partner with a variety of business industry professionals to help their candidates get the financing they need, including franchise brands, business and franchise […]
Guidant Expands Business Services to Help Launch & Grow Small Businesses
At Guidant Financial, our vision is to increase the number of people who succeed in small business. As part of that commitment, we’re proud to announce that we’ve expanded our business services offerings to provide discounted resources for starting and growing a small business. Launching and managing a business can be time-consuming and expensive, especially […]