There’s no doubt the coronavirus pandemic has hit small businesses hard and that most business owners have felt the effects of this once-in-a-century crisis. The good news is that currently low interest rates, coronavirus relief programs, and market disruptions offer plenty of opportunity for…
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…
Over the last few months, I have been writing a three-part series of articles geared toward small businesses as they reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In my first post, I shared advice for how to safely reopen storefronts. These four steps ensured small businesses could reopen storefronts that had…
In part one of our COVID-19 reopening and recovery series for small businesses, we took a closer look at how to create a safety preparation checklist. This checklist, covering items such as hiring a certified sanitizing professional (CSP) and training employees on new social distancing and…
Video Transcription Patrick: Hello, and welcome to our Build a Better Future, Your Small Business Ownership Questions Answered webinar. I appreciate you guys joining us today. So, a little bit about Guidant. Our vision is to increase the number of people who succeed in small…
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…
Reopening small businesses across the United States won’t be a “lights on” situation. Think more like a dimmer switch. Each industry will reopen through a series of phases that comply with specific rules established by the state. These phases allow small businesses to open their doors while…
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have lost their job because of the coronavirus pandemic, you might be at a crossroads. You have options – maybe you’re already starting your job hunt or thinking of possibly retiring early. But there’s another option if you don’t want things…
