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Important Small Business Financial Metrics You Need to Know

I don’t think I’m alone when I suggest, that like many small business owners, I didn’t jump into business ownership because I was really excited about small business bookkeeping or [...]

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Build A Relationship With My Accountant

Article Summary: Maybe your asking, "Why should I build a relationship with my accountant?"I have to admit, I don't think I appreciated the value my accountant had to offer me beyond the transactional relationship of  filing taxes or creating financial…

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What You Need to Know About a Business Line of Credit

A business line of credit can be a valuable tool for small businesses that take a strategic approach to making sure they have access to the resources they require to meet [...]

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How Performance Detailing Revs Up Their Marketing

I had the pleasure of speaking with OnDeck customer, Meghan Garrity, owner of Performance Detailing, an auto detailing and performance parts service in Orland Park, IL. We talked about her background, what it’s like to own a small business, how she and…

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Fast Small Business Loans

Many businesses finance growth and meet short-term capital needs with a small business loan. There are times when fast access to additional capital is critical to taking advantage [...]

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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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Understanding Equipment Financing and Leasing

To understand equipment financing and leasing, it’s important to understand what is considered “equipment”. In terms of equipment financing, any tangible asset, other than [...]

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Building and Motivating a World-Class Sales Team

Growing up in a small business, from my earliest days driving the delivery truck, filling customer orders, or sweeping the warehouse floor, my dad ingrained in me, “We are all salespeople.” [...]

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Six Necessary Skills For Effective Operations

American small businesses are enjoying an overall positive uptick. As noted by Forbes, U.S SMBs entered 2016 with stronger sales growth, improved profitability and upward hiring trends. This [...]

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