Top 5 Business Indigenous or Native American Loans and Grants
Obtaining a business loan can be challenging for any small business, especially if you’re from a traditionally underserved group. Approximately 270,000 small businesses in the United States are owned by Indigenous Americans. That’s a relatively small proportion of the nearly…
Best 10+ Resources for Hispanic Small Business Owners
Hispanic business owners are an important part of the U.S. economy, contributing over $800 billion yearly. Nearly one in four new businesses is Hispanic-owned. Yet Hispanic-owned businesses face unique challenges, such as less access to funding and connections compared to…
6 Steps to Building an Inclusive Small Business Team
Diversity enhances workplace culture and leads to more creativity when it comes to the products and services offered. Get started with these 6 steps:
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…
How Women-Owned Businesses Can Overcome the Investment Gap and Access Financing
Are you a woman ready to start her own small business? You can get $500 off small business financing with Guidant. Learn more now! Running a business is hard work no matter how you slice it, and if you need to secure outside capital to…
Resources for Women Starting a Business
While the number of women owned businesses continues to grow, the challenges women face when becoming entrepreneurs are unique. Fortunately, there are number of easily accessible resources focused on helping women secure funding, gain eligibility for government contracting, and making the right business connections. Every…
Baby Boomers Make Successful & Happy Small Business Owners, Survey Shows
Statistics from our 2018 State of Small Business survey point to more baby boomers becoming successful small business owners. Learn more about this segment of entrepreneurs, the top industries and the challenges they face. Proving that it’s never too late to pursue your passions, data…