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Branding has always been territorial. First, America’s cowboys branded their cattle to warn others to keep their hands off. Then, industrial-era manufacturers slapped trademarks on their goods to let rival entrepreneurs know that however far their products traveled, the idea…

Running a small business in today’s economy requires a great deal of dedication, persistence and hard work. Sometimes, you might need additional funding to meet your goals and see your vision through. Read our funding guide to learn about small…

If you’re at all familiar with loan products, you know that there are often different names for the same type of product. For example, “payday loans” might be considered a “short-term loan,” a “personal loan,” a “term loan,” or to…

A small business loan can have a big impact on your taxes — in a good way. One little-known perk is that small business owners may be able to deduct their interest payments on their taxes. That’s right: business loan…

Every entrepreneur’s journey is unique, but there is one universal experience: finding small business funding. Whether it’s to aid cash flow or support operational costs, weather the storm through low sales or expanding for growth, owners need to acquire cash…

You think your small business is doing well — you have loyal customers and you’re selling consistently. You try your best to keep expenses under control, too. But how do you know where your small business stands? That’s where your…

Credit scores are three-digit numbers calculated from the data on a recorded payment history. Credit scores help lenders determine a borrower’s relative creditworthiness, or their likelihood of debt repayment. Not only can a good credit score help you save money…

While small businesses across the U.S. are reopening and adapting to the new normal, we’ll be highlighting stories of OnDeck customers who are facing these challenges head on. They share ways they changed their business operations to deal with new…

The pandemic is in the rearview (knock on wood). Consumers are spending and life has returned to something resembling normal. But a new set of challenges has arrived. For National Small Business Week, we checked in with hundreds of Main…