Guidant Financial Group Blog

Although high gas prices are keeping many consumers at home and away from shopping centers and other stores, online sales appear to continue growing, despite economic uncertainties (see Small Firms Upbeat about Online Sales).

This is great news, we’re sure, for all of our prospective and existing 401(k) small business financing clients. Starting a new business is stressful enough without having to worry about the changing shopping and spending habits of consumers.

Fortunately, almost any business can start soliciting or providing commerce online. Setting up a website has never been easier and, with readily available online payment methods like PayPal, new business owners may find Web sales both more profitable and easier going than traditional store-front transactions.