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Small Business Lessons I Learned from my Dad

Article Summary: I was 16 when my dad started his industrial supply business and it wasn’t long after that I started working for him—sweeping the warehouse floor, pulling orders, and driving the delivery truck. I spent the first several years…

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Three Ways to Prepare Your Business for the Summer

Seasonal small businesses ramping up for the summer, and businesses with seasonal needs have quite a bit to think about when it comes to preparing for the summer months. If you fall into either category, you’ll need to start thinking…

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Is Financing for Landscape Contractors Available?

Article Summary: Like many small businesses, it can sometimes be challenging for landscape contractors to find the financing they need to bridge seasons, fuel growth, and meet other business needs. Fortunately, financing for landscape contractors is available for both new…

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Q&A with Kevin Werbinski of Modern Design Group

Kevin Werbinski is the owner of Modern Design Group, a custom fabrication shop in Hailey, Idaho. Kevin spoke with us about his business, keeping his crew busy with projects, and how OnDeck financing has helped him achieve his goals.  Tell…

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Managing Your Finances as a Seasonal Business

Article Summary:  Having spent over 20 years of my career either working in or running a seasonal small business, I’ve come to appreciate the unique challenges these business owners face. I’ve also come to appreciate the need to take a…

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Online Applications for Small Business Loans

Technology is changing everything. From the way we make travel arrangements, shop at the department store, hail a cab—and even the way business owners apply for a small business [...]

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The Top 5 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make with Sales

Many small business owners are also one-person bands. Sole proprietorships are the most common form of businesses in the United States, representing 73 percent of businesses and more than 23 million people. If you’re a small business owner who falls…

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How My Mom Got Me on the Cover of Entrepreneur Magazine: Q&A with Barbara Corcoran

Barbara Corcoran’s Business Unusual podcast offers real-world advice to anyone running their own business. She’s been there, done that and more. This wildly successful, insightful and entertaining podcast will inspire you to take on your next business opportunity or manage…

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Don’t Mess Up Your FICO Score: Manage Your Revolving Credit Usage

Article Summary: After controlling delinquencies, the next step to building a powerful FICO score is to manage your revolving credit usage—or the amount of credit you use when compared to the amount of credit you have available. For most small…

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