If you’ve been laid off and are wondering what’s next, you’re not alone. Knowing what steps to take right away, which resources to turn to, and what options lie ahead can make the transition less bumpy and even lead to something better than what you started with. Losing a job is one of the…
Following your entrepreneurial dreams doesn’t have to mean building something brand-new from the ground up. Buying an existing business or franchise can increase your chances of success by allowing you to grow an already successful brand. Learn about where to find small businesses for sale and…
What if you could access your stocks, bonds, or mutual funds – without selling them – to borrow money to start a business? You don’t have to wonder any longer: you can. Portfolio loans are a fast and flexible option that leverage your stocks, bonds and other eligible securities. With…
The value of a business isn’t a simple number on a balance sheet and can’t be simply generated by small business accounting software. While it does take expertise and knowledge to determine the value of a business, understanding and knowing the value is extremely important. It can make a huge…
Welcome back to MyCorp’s three-part series for Guidant Financial covering the (e)ins and outs of Employer Identification Numbers (EINs)! In part one, we defined EINs and how these nine-digit numbers are formatted for legal identification use. We also provided nine reasons why it’s time to look…
When I was younger, I loved to read Choose Your Own Adventure books. They caught my attention because no matter which path you took, you’d find yourself on a new adventure. Starting a new business is the equivalent of living in a Choose Your Own Adventure book. What type of business to start? How…
Calculating business expenses before you start your small business venture is crucial to your financial success. If you’re dreaming of being your own boss and starting a new small business, you’re probably thinking about all the things you need to do to open shop, deploy your app, or launch…
Three business trends emerged in 2018 that every business, whether a startup or established, should know for 2019. By taking advantage of these opportunities, you can position your business for growth and success in the new year and beyond. In 2018, the strong economy propelled small business to…
Welcome to the first part of our three-part series for Guidant Financial covering the (e)ins and outs of Employer Identification Numbers (EINs)! This series takes an in-depth look at what an EIN is and why it matters so much to entrepreneurs. We will also cover what it takes to file for an EIN and…
