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 Business Start-ups or…
Now that you’ve decided to invest in a franchise, it’s important to not only pick the business that complements your interests and your market — but also one that fits your investment budget. That’s why low-cost franchises are attractive to franchisees looking to minimize risk while they…
Whether or not you currently plan to seek financing from a bank or funding from an investor, having a solid strategic financial plan is a necessity for a new business. Even if yours has been established for a while, creating a strategic financial plan now can set the course for where you’ll take…
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 five…
How using a self-directed IRA to invest in a small business differs from using a Rollover as Business Start-up arrangement.
Learn more about Guidant Financial and the history of the Rollover for Business Start-up arrangement.
Welcome to the final installment of MyCorp’s three-part series for Guidant Financial covering the (e) the ins and outs of Employer Identification Numbers (EINs)! With this installment, we’ll cover the differences between an EIN, TIN, and ITIN. Did you miss the first two parts of the series?…
Running a business is always worth it, but it’s never easy. Get free, expert support to grow, fund, and manage your business by visiting a local Small Business Development Center. No matter what point you’re at on your journey of small business ownership, it never hurts to get a little help.…
In today’s increasingly digital world, you can visit a museum, host a meeting, and get groceries without leaving the comfort of your own home. It should come as no surprise that it’s also possible to start a business online — without the need for a physical storefront or even professional…
