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2016 Capital Pledge Update

In 2015, Guidant Financial helped entrepreneurs secure approximately $382 million in small business financing, surpassing our goal of $350 million. This year, we’re raising the bar even higher by pledging to help business owners secure $410 million in business capital. We’re excited…
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[Infographic] Industry Report: Craft Breweries

Something is brewing in American cities and towns: Craft breweries and brewpubs serving small-batch hoppy IPAs, crisp lagers and malty amber ales. And these fine-quality adult beverages aren’t just for hipsters, hobbyists and homebrewers anymore — craft breweries are hot…
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How You Can Leverage a Business Line of Credit

Just like with personal credit, there is a right way and a wrong way to use a line of credit for your business. Done wrong, using that line can add incremental stress to your cash flow and operations until you…
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[Infographic] Industry Report: Frozen Yogurt Shops

Last time you went on an evening walk to find a cool treat in summer, you likely ended up at a frozen yogurt shop. This is due in large part to the fact that the number of frozen yogurt stores…
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[Video] Small Business Success Stories: Living Their Vision

On the verge of becoming empty nesters, Rand and Janeel Smith, proud parents of eight children, decided to buy their own business. Janeel was a music teacher; Rand had been in the eyewear industry for decades. They decided to use…
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[Infographic] Small Business Owners React to 2016 Presidential Candidates

Guidant Financial and our partners at MyCorporation surveyed 1,000 of our small business owner clients about the 2016 presidential election, top candidates and key issues. The results reveal that entrepreneurs plan to show up to the polls in droves, and Donald Trump is…
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Small Business Success Story: A New Adventure in Hospitality

In business since 2013 Purchased their business using a Rollover for Business Start-up Doubled business revenue since they opened In 2012, British couple Richard and Jo-Anne Hoad set out on their next adventure. Richard had grown tired of the corporate world…
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Small Business Success Story: A Beautiful Career

After decades in the health care IT industry, Bohnne Jones endured a series of layoffs that left her ready for a career makeover. She’d always enjoyed interior decorating, and knew she had the skills to run her own business. Once…
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Guidant Financial Named Eastside Small Business of the Year 2016

Last week, the Bellevue, Washington Chamber of Commerce held its annual Eastside Business Awards ceremony, and we’re excited to announce Guidant Financial was chosen among 13 nominees as the Eastside Small Business of the Year! We knew going into it that we’d…
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6 Smart Tax Tips for Your Small Business

You know the old saying: Nothing is certain in life expect death and taxes. So it’s that time of year again to pay Uncle Sam, and while you can’t get out of it, you can minimize the amount of the…
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