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…
Table of Contents Draft a Business Plan Incorporate or Form an LLC Register for Trademarks Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) File for Necessary Business Licenses As citizens across the United States practice Safety in Place and Shelter in Place measures during the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Every business worldwide has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic in some form, especially small businesses without vast amounts of cash on hand or sales. But COVID-19 isn’t the end of the world for small businesses. It IS possible to survive and even thrive through this crisis. Many…
Jump to Section: Are there recession-proof jobs? What does recession mean for small business? Independent Start-ups versus Franchises. Which does better during a recession? What are recession-proof industries? Examples of recession-proof industries What are recession-proof franchises? Top 5…
Are you a woman ready to start her own small business? You can get $500 off small business financing with Guidant. Learn more now! Running a business is hard work no matter how you slice it, and if you need to secure outside capital to start or grow your business, it’s even harder — especially…
Significant others get plenty of attention come Valentine’s Day, but those relationships aren’t the only ones that matter — especially if you’re a small business owner. Growing your business is often dependent on outside influences, so it’s important to identify and foster relationships…
