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On Deck Surges Past 1,000 Distribution Partners

Today On Deck announced an exciting milestone– we now have more than 1,000 distribution partners working to deliver our financing solutions to Main Street businesses nationwide. Our growing partner network makes accessing financing easier than ever – which is great news for the millions of small business owners who need capital to help grow their…

Customer Success Story: Tropic Tan

About five years ago – after years of training new franchise owners from a corporate office – Sharon Herd was ready to strike out on her own. She was tired of the commute, wanted to make her own hours, and was ready to be her own boss. Armed with her industry experience, she decided to…

On Deck @ the National Equipment Finance Summit

The On Deck Team is headed down to San Diego, California this week to attend the National Equipment Finance Summit. We’re looking forward to connecting with attendees, including small to mid-sized independent equipment finance companies, lessors and brokers, to discuss how alternative products can broaden their financial portfolio for both current and prospective customers. Small…

Small Business Round Up

Every few weeks we’ll provide a quick hit of the latest and greatest in everything small business-related. Mother & son entrepreneurs share their secrets to success – an endearing look at what it takes to run a successful business, straight from a mother-son duo. Is your business ready for the new Facebook page? Starting March…

On Deck @ Big East Career Consortium

Today, The On Deck Team is at Madison Square Garden in New York City for the Big East Career Consortium. We’re excited to speak to a potential new crop of On Deck employees about our openings, recent growth, as well as how our technology is changing how small businesses access capital. Attendees include both students…

The On Deck Team @ The International Restaurant Show

The On Deck Team is now at the Javitz Center right here in New York City for the International Restaurant Show. We’re at Booth #1117, and excited to be speaking directly with restaurant owners and the chefs themselves about their current financing needs. Also an added bonus – being surrounded by the latest and greatest…

NSBA Customer Success Story: DPA Branding

Thursday, February 16, 2012 by On Deck This week’s customer success story comes from Don Pelham of DPA Branding. After finding out about us from our partnership with the National Small Business Association, Don decided to reach out to explore his financing options. As a brand development agency specializing in digital solutions, the lag time…

On Deck @ The International Franchise Association Conference

The On Deck Franchise Team headed down to Orlando this week for the 2012 International Franchise Convention. While the majority of our business happens outside the franchise space, we are making more and more loans to franchise owners who need working capital to grow their businesses. The show was excellent, we met with dozens of…

Customer Success Story: Kingsun Auto

Our latest On Deck Success Story comes from Oklahoma. Kaleb Frizzel has just completed 8 years of military service and was ready to start his own business. Drawing on his extensive automotive skills gained during his time in the navy, he decided to strike out on his own and start Kingsun Auto. Having gained some…

Small Business Round Up

To kick off the month, we’ve decided to round up the latest and greatest in everything small business. This February, here are some things we thought small business owners would be interested to learn more about: Staples has launched the “Give Your Small Business the Push It Needs” contest, and will award 5 small businesses…

On Deck To Sponsor NYC Turing Fellows Class of 2012

On Deck is excited to be a part of the NYC Turing Fellows Program, which matches university students interested in technology and entrepreneurship with summer internships. Open to both graduate and undergraduate students, the program is focused on students studying computer science, engineering, or mathematics and is looking to gain field experience at one of…

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This week’s Customer Success Story comes from Santee, California. Joes’ Old Fashioned BBQ, which features authentic Mississippi-style cuisine, had been in business a little over 2 years, and was ready to take customer visibility to the next level. We spoke with Joe himself, who wanted to invest in advertising and the company’s website, but didn’t…