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Blue Coast Financial Group Thriving in Tough Economic Landscape

April 8, 2008. When Shawn Hull founded Blue Coast Financial Group six years ago his goal was to “create a business model that would survive and flourish in a tough economy and that is recession-proof.” Now as we face a trying economic landscape, it’s clear he has certainly accomplished his objective.

Plaudits from Inc. Magazine for Blue Coast

January 18, 2008. In the November 2007 issue of Inc. magazine, consultant and writer Candee Wilde named Blue Coast Financial Group one of her top picks for franchise and business opportunities in the business services sector.

Making the Most of the “Buyer’s Market” with Self-Directed IRAs

August 14, 2007. Did you know that retirement funds can be funneled into real estate investments or business opportunities? Guidant Financial Group has strategies that allow people to leverage their IRAs or 401(k)s for alternative investment options.

Eight Keys to Selecting the Best Retirement Account Facilitator

July 19, 2007. A growing number of people are discovering the joys of utilizing IRA money to purchase businesses and franchises. Consequently, more companies are springing up to meet the account structuring needs of those seeking to take advantage of this “self-directed IRA” funding option. These companies can run the gamut from the sublime to the ridiculous, so it’s crucial that consumers know what to look for when choosing a retirement account facilitator.

CPAs, CFPs and Insurance Providers find Success with Blue Coast Financial

June 26, 2007. Blue Coast Financial Group has a portfolio of 15 business-to-business financial services geared to curtail the bottom line expenses of companies and make them more profitable. The Blue Coast advisor opportunity involves no cold-calling. The company even provides its advisors with clients to get them started.

Blue Coast Financial Group partners with world’s largest energy company

June 1, 2007. Electricity and natural gas rates expected to double. According to a recent report from Bloomberg News, a respected worldwide business news service, future rates for electricity and gas are expected to rise by 100 to 125%, which translates into doubled rates for users. Furthermore, as previously reported by the Wall Street Journal, U.S. wholesale energy prices experienced a “sharp rise” with much higher than expected “swelling” increases in the production costs of energy, natural gas and gasoline.

Leader in Self-directed IRA Funding Opens Denver Office

May 31, 2007. Guidant Financial Group, the nation's leading retirement account facilitator, is opening a new branch office this month in Denver. The expansion is due in part to Guidant’s desire to bring a stronger physical presence to the city that is home to a rapidly growing number of investors controlling their retirement accounts. The office will be managed by Guidant Senior Account Executive, Doug Smith, who will be transferring to Denver from the company’s corporate headquarters in Bellevue, Wash.

Padgett Business Services

January 1, 2007. Padgett Business Services® ranked number one in the category of accounting and tax services in the Franchise 500® rankings recently published by Entrepreneur magazine. This is the 20th consecutive year that Padgett Business Services has been ranked in the Franchise 500®.

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