They say if you want your marriage to last, don’t work with your spouse. But more and more couples are proving this saying wrong by running a business with their spouse and succeeding – both in business and at marriage. Read on for advice to achieve harmony when running a business with your…
The only constant in the digital world is that there’s change—and in 2019, it’s only accelerating. The way people search online and respond to marketing is changing at a rapid pace. But how can small businesses adapt? And what are the emerging trends small businesses need to know if…
Buying a business is a fun way to quickly become a successful entrepreneur. But it’s not a good fit for everyone. Learn more about determining whether buying a business or launching a start-up fits your personality, lifestyle, and budget. One of the exciting things about becoming your own…
Hopeful small business owners are often surprised to learn they can avoid taking a loan or risking their home as collateral by using their retirement funds through Rollovers for Business Start-ups (ROBS). But are ROBS legal? Short answer – yes! For the long answer and tips on how to stay in…
If you’re ready to leave the corporate world behind, there’s no better 180 degree change than starting a dog walking business. Learn more about if this small business is right for you and which steps to take to get started. It’s no secret that people love their dogs. In fact, recent studies…
One of the most important investments small business owners can make is preparing for an emergency or a disaster. Review this guide and begin building your own small business emergency preparedness plan. The effects that both natural and human-made disasters have on small businesses are…
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…
