Small Business Financing

Moe Habibi: Living the American Dream

I had the pleasure of interviewing Moe Habibi, founder and owner of STACK restaurant in Blackwell, Oklahoma. His story, business know-how, and pancakes are impressive. Moe Habibi immigrated to the United States on September 7, 1977 from Iran. He didn’t…

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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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How to Make Business Financing Part of Your Growth Strategy this Year

Article Summary: Business Financing should be a part of any growth strategy discussion. Businesses, both large and small, utilize borrowed capital to fuel growth initiatives, so making financing a part of your growth strategy might just make sense.As  you look…

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Small Business Loan Application Checklist

Article Summary: Applying for a small business loan can be stressful. And, completing a small business loan application can be pretty intimidating.OnDeck's senior small business credit advisor, A.J., shared some suggestions for getting prepared for completing an application:Go over your…

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Business Opportunity Called, Sue Kolupar Answered

Sue Kolupar spent 36 years in the medical field at a practice, and her daughters were in a German dance group and went to a formal ball every year. That meant that each year she had to look for dresses.…

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25 Best Small Business Articles of 2017

We’ve written a lot of articles in 2017 and we are so glad that you enjoyed reading them. Here are the 25 most read articles from our blog this year. If you missed any of them, now’s your time to…

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Customer Success: After 2008 Crash Finds Business Opportunity

Vending machines are a staple in American culture. We depend on them to carry us over to our next meal (or on some days they replace our meals) in our office, the mall, schools, even the laundromat. When you walk…

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Cheat Sheet: 21 Financial Terms You Should Know

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in life is not to be afraid to ask questions. I grew up in a household where talking about the finances was pretty hush hush. Besides my dad teaching me how to…

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Looking for a Small Business Loan? Look for Transparency

Although there are more loan options available today than ever before, accessing borrowed capital is still a challenge for many small business owners. How do you know which loan, or lender, will best suit your loan purpose? How do you…

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