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…
Quick 401(k) Business Financing Facts: Your retirement fund needs to be rollable – most retirement plans are, but some, like ROTH IRAs, aren’t. Because of the costs of setting up a ROBS transaction, Guidant recommends you roll over at least $50,000 in funds If you’re using the…
Featured If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have lost their job because of the coronavirus pandemic, you might be at a crossroads. You have options – maybe you’re already starting your job hunt or thinking of possibly retiring early. But there’s another option if you don’t want things…
These industries were the most popular in our 2020 Small Business Trends survey, which was conducted before the coronavirus pandemic. While we do believe these industries will continue to be popular, we’ve rounded up the Top 10 Best Small Businesses to Start in 2020: COVID Edition. According…
Here at Guidant Financial, we’ve been getting a lot of questions from our clients, industry partners, and small business or franchise owners wanting to know more about what loans are currently available for small business financial relief – and how to access them. We’ve answered the most…
