How Guidant Financial Can Help Your Franchise
If you dream of owning your own business, but you’re not interested in buying an existing company or starting one from scratch, franchising could be the perfect fit. With help from Guidant Financial, your journey to franchise ownership can be simple and straightforward. Franchises account for approximately one out of 12 businesses in the US. […]
I Want to Start a Business … But What Kind?
How to Decide on a Business to Start: Understand your financing options to know how much money you have to work with. Use our free prequalification tool. Decide between starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business, or purchasing a franchise. Work with a franchise consultant or business broker to help you find the […]
Your Small Business Timeline: How to Start a Successful Business
Here’s a step-by-step timeline of how to take your small business idea from a hazy concept to a thriving business in any industry.
What’s A Business Entity?
What is a business entity? Where do entities exist? What types of business entities are currently in existence? These answers, and more.
How to Start a Cleaning Business
Quick Steps to Start a Cleaning Business: Structure your business. Will you buy a franchise or start an independent business? Will you hire employees? Will you focus on residential or commercial cleaning or both? Learn about and pursue your funding options. Guidant’s free pre-qualification tool can help. Ensure you’re properly covered with appropriate insurance. Learn […]
Franchise Financing through SBA Loans
The SBA Loan Process in Three Steps Filling out application paperwork. SBA loan applications can be lengthy. The application usually asks for detailed information about personal and financial history, tax documents, financial declarations, business tax returns, and a business plan. While any document is important; the business plan, projections, and Pro-forma balance sheet reflecting sources […]
C Corporation Series Part Three: C Corp Comparisons
Over the last few months, we have defined C Corporations and what entrepreneurs need to know about registering as a C Corporation. As our series on C Corps draws to a close, there are still a few odds and ends left to cover about this entity. How does a C Corp compare and contrast to […]
How Do I Buy an Existing Small Business?
Steps to Buy a Small Business: When you’ve found the business you want to buy, assess the business environment that it will be operating in. Understand what makes the business successful so that you can replicate that success. Perform due diligence with an accountant, lawyer, and other consultants. Review all financial records and documents. Consider […]
C Corporation Series Part Two — How to Register as A C Corporation
Key Takeaways: To file as a C Corporation, you’ll need a business name and a filled out Form 1120. Depending on your state, you’ll also need to pay a filing fee and publish a notice of intent. You can learn state requirements on your Secretary of State’s website. To form your C Corp, you’ll also […]