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How to Start a Tutoring Business

With fewer college students pursuing teaching degrees and the number of school age children in the U.S. growing each year, the education industry is increasingly in need of support. If you’re considering small business ownership, it’s a great time to…
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Resources for Women Starting a Business

While the number of women owned businesses continues to grow, the challenges women face when becoming entrepreneurs are unique. Fortunately, there are number of easily accessible resources focused on helping women secure funding, gain eligibility for government contracting, and making…
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How Much Money Do Food Franchises Make?

Food franchises are some of the most popular concepts in franchising. But are they the most lucrative? Typically, food franchises require significant investment to get up and running and continued capital to operate over time. But for those who like…
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The State of Small Business in 2019

To learn about small business trends and life as a small business owner, Guidant Financial partnered with online lending marketplace LendingClub for our annual State of Small Business survey. More than 2,700 current and aspiring business owners across the country…
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Essential Resources for Franchise Financing

How you fund your franchise is one of the earliest and most important decisions you’ll make as an entrepreneur. Fortunately, knowing which franchise financing resources to turn to makes the process both easy and equitable. Purchasing a franchise is an…
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The Value Of Hiring For Emotional Intelligence

Guidant Financial’s State of Small Business report found that more small business owners are struggling with hiring and retaining the best talent. The CEO of MyCorp, Deborah Sweeney, points out that hiring the best talent might not be about traditional…
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How to Get Small Business Funding with Bad Credit

Many small business owners rely on traditional business loans and other debt-based financing methods to launch their ventures. But for aspiring entrepreneurs who need small business funding with bad credit, the ability to secure financing can be challenging and seemingly…
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4 Ways You Can Take Advantage of Brick-and-Mortar Locations

It’s no secret e-commerce has had an impact on brick-and-mortar businesses, and you can point to its growth in annual sales as proof: a steady 17 percent increase in annual sales year over year. However, people often miss out on…
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Should You Get an Estimated Small Business Valuation or a Small Business Appraisal?

As the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Whether it’s because you’re looking to sell your business and spend your golden years relaxing in a hammock on the beach or you’re an eager entrepreneur who…
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5 Easy Steps to Get Your Business Up and Running

Great business idea? Check. Ready to put in the time and energy necessary to own and operate a small business? Check. Prepared to take on what comes next? Um…half-check? You’ve got the passion, the drive, and the idea but aren’t…
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