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The Difference Between 401(k) Loans and 401(k) Business Financing

Two of the most common ways to utilize these funds are taking a 401(k) loan or using 401(k) business financing. Though the two sound similar, they’re very different.
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For Sale by Owner: Benefits of Seller Financing

Buying an existing business is a smart and relatively quick way to become an entrepreneur that comes with several advantages — an established client base, curated logo and branding, and potentially a brick-and-mortar store that’s already in place. Running any…
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How to Finance Multi-Unit Franchises

There are a few significant differences in financing a multi-unit franchise versus a single unit, though many of the same financing solutions will work for both. Aside from the usual cash, credit cards or even asking for financial support from…
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Guidant Launches New Partner Center

Guidant Financial is committed to increasing the number of people who succeed in small business by providing access to the financing options and tools needed to launch and grow a business. We partner with a variety of business industry professionals…
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What’s the difference between an S Corp and C Corp?

For entrepreneurs just getting started in legitimizing their small businesses, it’s easy to be confused by what it means to file an S Corp or C corp election. They’re both corporations, right? Are there any differences between the two or…
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What kind of business can I buy with Rollovers as Business Startups?

Funding a business with 401(k) business financing is a safe, legal and tax penalty-free way to access your retirement funds and achieve your career goals.
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2 Underutilized Investments to Grow Your Business

As a small business owner, you probably understand and appreciate the adage that “time is money” better than anyone. Running and growing your business requires significant investments of both time and money, and the most successful business owners are the…
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2 Ways to Use Agile Methodology to Grow Your Small Business

The word ‘agile’ means to move quickly and easily.  In the high-tech industry, it’s a set of principles and frameworks for building software efficiently.  The Agile methodology for software development has been around, in some capacity, for almost two decades…
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Top 5 Business Ideas for Baby Boomers

We may think of new business owners as tech-savvy millennials, but the reality is boomers are capitalizing on the American dream just as often.
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How to Save Money on Small Business Insurance

Whether you’ve been running your own business for years or you’re just testing the entrepreneurial waters as a freelancer, you need small business insurance to keep up the good work. Insurance is your last line of defense if you’re sued…
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