[Infographic] Overview of the Business Services Industry
The days of depositing hand-written letters at the post office and printing lengthy documents are fading as fast as new apps and text emojis are being created. From corner shops to multimillion-dollar corporations, everyone has gone – or is going – digital, diminishing the need for traditional business services such as printing/mailing and shipping. The […]
Top States for Fitness Franchises
With the increasing awareness about health, gym and fitness franchises are flourishing across the country, but these top five states see the most action.
Top 5 Fitness Franchise Brands
Projections for fitness franchise industry in the next five years bring revenue up to $3.7 billion. We’ve outlined the top 5 brands you should be considering for a new business.
[Infographic] Overview of the Gym and Fitness Industry
Guidant Financial takes an in-depth look at the fitness franchise industry, which offers outstanding potential for small business thanks to high demand.
Women Entrepreneurs Building Multi-million Dollar Enterprises in Non-Traditional Industries
Women are flocking to business ownership in massive numbers. In fact, they are starting businesses at twice the rate of their male counterparts. However, most women-owned firms remain relatively small. In 2007, I wrote The Girls’ Guide to Building a Million Dollar Business because, at the time, fewer than three percent of women-owned firms grossed over $1 […]
[Infographic] Industry Report: Craft Breweries
Something is brewing in American cities and towns: Craft breweries and brewpubs serving small-batch hoppy IPAs, crisp lagers and malty amber ales. And these fine-quality adult beverages aren’t just for hipsters, hobbyists and homebrewers anymore — craft breweries are hot and only getting hotter. In fact, in the last decade or so, this industry has grown […]
[Infographic] Industry Report: Frozen Yogurt Shops
Last time you went on an evening walk to find a cool treat in summer, you likely ended up at a frozen yogurt shop. This is due in large part to the fact that the number of frozen yogurt stores has more than doubled over the last five years, increasing from 1,274 in 2010 to […]
[Infographic] Small Business Owners React to 2016 Presidential Candidates
Guidant Financial and our partners at MyCorporation surveyed 1,000 of our small business owner clients about the 2016 presidential election, top candidates and key issues. The results reveal that entrepreneurs plan to show up to the polls in droves, and Donald Trump is the favorite candidate thus far. See the rest of the findings in the infographic below:
Franchise Industry Spotlight: Vending Machines
Some aspiring business owners don’t necessarily dream of running a brick and mortar retail shop, but do want to have a tangible versus online presence. For those individuals, a vending machine franchise may be a good fit. Just think about how many dispensary machines you visit as you go through your daily life: DVDs from […]