Over 30,000 restaurants have closed as of April 19, according to a recent Yelp report. It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for eat-in restaurants, but what many might not realize is that one closure can also be a fresh start. If you’re an aspiring small business owner…
The franchising industry is booming in the U.S., creating opportunity in sectors across the economy, from healthcare to food to wellness. According to the 2018 IFA Economic Impact Study, the most recent such data available, the 733,000 franchised businesses in the U.S. are directly responsible for…
Video Transcription Patrick: Hello, and welcome to our Build a Better Future, Your Small Business Ownership Questions Answered webinar. I appreciate you guys joining us today. So, a little bit about Guidant. Our vision is to increase the number of people who succeed in small…
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…
As the COVID-19 pandemic creates unprecedented situations, Guidant Financial is here to help you understand what’s happening, find resources available to assist your small business, and keep you up to date on everything you need to know about small business financing. Jump to Resources: Paycheck…
Reopening small businesses across the United States won’t be a “lights on” situation. Think more like a dimmer switch. Each industry will reopen through a series of phases that comply with specific rules established by the state. These phases allow small businesses to open their doors while…
Recently, a video went viral on YouTube comprised of COVID-19 commercial edits from major corporations. The 3:40 compilation showed various brands using somber piano keys and phrasing like the now-ubiquitous “we’re all in this together” to relay their message across to audiences. What made the…
Starting a business can already feel like a risky venture, and with the coronavirus pandemic creating uncertainty for the economy and the small businesses that fuel it, the stakes might feel especially high. For young, aspiring business owners with mounds of debt, the odds can feel stacked against…
Once you’ve tackled the hurdle of getting financing for your new business, things start to move quickly as you rush to open your doors. However, knowing what you need to get done before the grand opening can make things run a lot smoother. Use this checklist as a guideline for steps to opening a…
