Top 10 Small Business Industries to Start in 2022
Even the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics underestimated 2021 job growth — meaning if you want to start a business, there’s no better time.
Top 5 Small Business Funding Challenges and How to Fix Them
Our survey identified 5 common barriers faced by entrepreneurs: not having the cash for a down payment; lack of knowledge about financing options; low credit scores; not approved for a bank loan; and an unwillingness to take on debt to finance a business. Guidant Financial partnered with LendingClub to survey over 2,600 small business owners […]
The 4 Most Common Fears Aspiring Entrepreneurs Face
There’s no better time than the end of the year to reflect on your goals — both those that were achieved as well as the ones still on your to-do list. Starting a business is a big goal that can’t be rushed, but if you’re regularly putting business ownership off until next year, it’s time […]
California's Most Popular Businesses for Sale
California plays a large part in the health of small business on a national level. The state is home to 3.7 million small businesses, or 13 percent of all small businesses in the U.S., according to the Small Business Administration. Those small businesses employ 6.7 million people, which make up almost half of all California employees. […]