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ONDK: An Incredible Milestone for the OnDeck Team
In 2007, OnDeck launched with one goal in mind: to power the growth of small business through lending and technology innovation. Over the last seven years, we’ve made tremendous strides by staying 100% focused on small businesses and meeting their financing needs. And today, we reached an incredible milestone in our company’s journey. We’re excited…
7 U.S. Presidents Who You Never Knew Ran Small Businesses
You may be surprised to know that among the lawyers and captains of industry, many of the Chief Executives of the United States gained valuable leadership experience as small business owners. Here’s a roundup of 7 presidents who ran their own businesses. 1. George Washington (1st President) Washington ran two successful whiskey stills in early…
8 Celebrities You’ll Be Surprised to Know Own Small Businesses
As Us Weekly would put it, “Stars: they’re just like us!” – and that’s true in business too. These eight celebrities have created and grown small businesses by following their passions, remembering their roots, keeping an eye on the details, and being persistent – traits familiar to every small business owner. Sandra Bullock: The Academy…
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What is civil forfeiture? For small business owners, it can mean persecution by a government agency – without committing a crime. And recently, small businesses have come under fire by the IRS for just this reason. Take the case of Carole Hinders, the owner of a Mexican cash-only restaurant. She had her entire checking account seized…
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Veterans make great entrepreneurs. In fact veterans own roughly 9% of all American firms and employ about the number of people who live in cities like Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, or Dallas-Fort Worth. To honor Veteran’s Day, we asked the veteran small business owners we’re proud to call customers to share their key to success. Mike…
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Although we think all small businesses are “cool,” especially these New York City businesses, Chicago has become one of the best locations in the country for small business growth. Whether you live in the Windy City or are planning on visiting, consider swinging by these six cool small businesses in the city: 1. The Boring…
Election Day 2014: How Your Vote Will Impact Small Business Owners
Monday, November 3, 2014 by Andrea Gellert For the 2014 midterm elections on Tuesday, November 4, there are a number of key issues that are on the minds of business owners everywhere. Government Shutdown: It’s rumored that we could have another one before the end of the year. A united Republican party that controls both…
Halloween Candy Tax Deductions? Yes Please!
You might have heard of any number of common business tax deductions, but have you thought about candy? Believe it or not, you can deduct your Halloween candy in three ways: 1. Promote Your Business with Candy According to the Mazuma blog, one way you can do this is by using candy to promote your…
Paid Sick Time? Question 4 Has People Talking
In Massachusetts, Question 4 on this November’s upcoming ballot is asking whether or not paid sick time should be a guarantee for every worker in the state. That includes part-timers as well as full-timers, from public to private employees – and this issue has businesses and workers split, asking more questions along the way. The…
Want Higher Revenue in 2015? You Might Just Be in Luck
According to a new report, economic conditions and increased confidence are helping to spur small business growth. The Sage Business Index polls roughly 14,000 small- to medium-sized businesses each year, and this year’s results are positive. 2014 marked the first time since 2010 that more SMBs are optimistic than pessimistic. U.S. companies are confident in…
The Greatest Small Business Names of All Time
There are a lot of factors that make a business great: A visionary leader, dedicated employees, and loyal customers. But what about the company’s name? Sure, classic mega-brands like Apple and Amazon will always make the official top-10 lists. But we’re partial to the creativity and humor that we see in the names of small…
The 3 Coolest Small Businesses in Tampa
With interesting retail stores, dedicated non-profits and creative eateries, Tampa is home to a number of incredible local businesses that play an integral role in the community. Although we think all small businesses are cool, below are three that are really caught our eye. 1. Bill Jackson’s Inc. Located in Pinellas Park, Florida, Bill Jackson’s…
Small Businesses Are Looking to Hire for the Holidays, New Survey Shows
For most small business owners, the holiday rush (hopefully) means an increase in sales. That’s why it should come as no surprise that many small business owners are looking to hire new staff – either seasonal or permanent – in the lead up to the holiday season. According to findings from the SurePayroll Small Business…
The Pros and Cons of L.A.’s Coming Wage Hike
There’s a big argument going on in California regarding the pay offered by small businesses to their employees. Though many small businesses are struggling to pay their employees the $9-per-hour minimum wage (or slightly more,) Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti wants to increase that minimum wage to more than $13 per hour. The proposed increase…
The 5 Coolest Small Businesses in New York City
We think all small businesses are “cool”, but these five New York City-based small businesses are bringing it to a whole new level. 1. Aqua: a cycling studio where the stationary bikes are placed within pools so that the water provides resistance. 2. BarBacon: a bar where everything on the menu, to some degree, has…