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If your business’ busy season hits during the holidays, then you already know it’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays. The more you can get done ahead of time, the better prepared you’ll be to make this…

What drove you to start your small business? For our customer Leah Retamozo, the 2008 economic crash led her to start her St. Paul, MN-based immersion preschool, Bilingual Child Care and Education Center. Up until the recession hit, Leah was…

Most government agencies, including city, state and national entities, as well as public companies, allocate a certain percentage of business to women-owned companies. The certification, known as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE), can help you win key business. WBE businesses…

OnDeck is proud to support and empower business owners across the U.S. This October, in honor of National Women’s Small Business Month, we are highlighting accomplishments from women business owners all month long. Additionally, we’ve compiled some of the best…

As a business owner, it’s important to understand key commercial lending terms before applying for a business loan. Otherwise, it’s difficult to figure out which type of financing or lender is the best fit for your business. With that in…

You’ve looked over all your options and you’ve decided to apply for business financing. You may be wondering what factors are used to evaluate your business’ creditworthiness.  Your business credit profile is a big part of this evaluation. We get…

Women-owned businesses are the fastest growing segment of entrepreneurs in the United States and account for roughly 40 percent of the small businesses in our country. Unfortunately, financing for women-owned businesses can be tough to come by. According to a…

A solid bookkeeping system is an essential part of running a successful business. No matter how big or how small your business is, it’s critical that your books are updated, accurate, and readily available. Doing this provides you with crucial…

Many businesses rely on the holiday season for the bulk of their revenue. But if the holidays are your slow season, you likely face challenges in managing your business finances. Read on for some strategies to keep your business in…