Instead of traditional small business financing or franchise financing, many entrepreneurs and business owners have used the Guidant 401(k) plan. By rolling your existing retirement funds into Guidant’s 401(k) plan you can invest in a small business or franchise inside your retirement plan... without tax penalties! Guidant’s 401(k) plan, is an alternative to small business financing that allows you to invest in something you can truly control while significantly affecting its value. The program can also be utilized to satisfy the down payment requirements of an SBA loan