While accessing financial information, it’s essential to practice and implement cybersecurity measures, especially while owning a small business. Using financial apps, distributing invoices, and paying bills could leave you vulnerable to cybercriminals who might be looking for financial gain…
When you’re trying to learn how to finance your small business or franchise, it can be hard to find information that’s accurate and easy-to-understand. But it shouldn’t be so hard to get the info and education you need. We’ve answered some of the small business financing questions we often…
This series will discuss the steps for formally closing a business and what to know about reinstatement in future installments of this series. Part one will cover basics of dissolving a business. What does it mean to dissolve a business? What are articles of dissolution? What’s the difference…
2019’s Top 5 Frozen Yogurt Franchise Brands Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Yogurtland Red Mango TCBY Sweet Frog The frozen yogurt sector overall is expected to grow revenues modestly through 2019, at a forecast 1.6 percent, according to IBISWorld. A look at the financial results for the top five…
While you might encounter challenges during your journey to start a small business or franchise, those challenges can be overcome as long as you try – and don’t give up. Amazon mega-mogul and entrepreneur Jeff Bezos once said, “I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the…
Boomers are trending again, thanks to many retirees aged 65 and older choosing to stay in their homes and age in place instead of moving to retirement homes. Why does it matter? Because there are 52.5 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S. today, making boomers just barely the second largest…
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…
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…
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.
