The “Heartbeat” of Business Ownership
When Aracely Melendez first learned of a local business for sale, it seemed like a dream come true. Then COVID hit.
How My Untraditional Background Allowed Me to Succeed as an Entrepreneur
Learn how your non-business background can still make you an amazing small business owner or entrepreneur with Deborah Sweeney’s story of going from a lawyer to a full-time entrepreneur and small business owner.
Guidant Financial Client Story – Springerville Smoke
We reached out to chat with Terri Candelaria, owner of Springerville Smoke and a new Guidant Financial client, to talk about her experience starting a business with 401(k) business financing (also known as Rollovers as Business Start-ups or ROBS), using Guidant’s Payroll and HR services,…
Guidant Financial Client Story – Complete Homecare of America
With National Small Business Week upon us, we reached out to chat with Thomas Haas, owner of Complete Homecare of America and a Guidant Financial client since 2015, to talk about his experience starting a business with 401(k) business financing (also known as Rollovers as…
Break Through These 5 Common Mistakes for Small Business Owners
All entrepreneurs know that when you start your own business, you will make mistakes. Both mistakes and failure are inevitable. Whether it is your first business you’re starting—or your fifth—you will run into mistakes. Fortunately, many mistakes can be avoided. Below is a list of…
Why Should Small Businesses Get Involved in Their Community?
Small Business Saturday is celebrated every November on the Saturday following Black Friday. Small business owners can increase the impact of Small Business Saturday and keep that momentum throughout the year by getting involved in their communities. There are several designated days and weeks dedicated…
Should You Move Your Business to a Coworking Space?
Coworking started out as a simple way to better accommodate teamwork when programming first became big. Now coworking spaces are outright competitors to traditional office spaces. Harvard Business Review suggests that those who work in a coworking space are more efficient than those who work…
How to Make Inheriting a Family Business Work for You
If you find yourself inheriting a family business, there are a few steps you can take to ensure the process goes smoothly and the business is on solid footing. There are plenty of pros and cons that come with inheriting a family business. If you…
The Mompreneur's Guide to Motherhood and Business Ownership
As the number of women-owned businesses rise, so does the number of mompreneurs who juggle the responsibilities of raising a family with business ownership. We interviewed a couple successful women in business to find out how they balance motherhood and…