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Customer Success Story: DJ’s Garage Door Company
DJ’s Garage Door RepairAfter 15 years in the garage door repair industry working for larger corporations, Donald Sepeda decided to strike out on his own. He was ready to take on more responsibility, increase efficiencies, and ultimately be his own boss. He launched DJ’s Garage Door Company three years ago in Bossier City, LA and…
AEO Launches 1 in 3 Initiative, Powered by On Deck
Earlier this week at their “Power of Microbusiness” conference, AEO, the national trade association for microbusiness announced week their “One in Three” initiative – a national campaign to bring capital and much-needed business development support services to one million microbusiness owners in the United States. Our Founder, Mitch Jacobs is the co-chair of the campaign.…
On Deck Founder Takes Leadership Role In National Microbusiness Initiative, Moderates Panel at the Milken Global Conference
As we continue in our mission to connect small businesses to capital, today we announced two exciting developments from former On Deck chief executive officer and founder Mitch Jacobs. Jacobs has been named co-chairman of the “One in Three” Leadership Council, a major non-profit initiative of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO). The council’s goal…
CNBC: Why Small Businesses Can’t Access Capital
At On Deck, we are focused on using technology to increase access to capital for small businesses. To date, we’ve delivered over $200 million by taking a completely different approach to evaluating small businesses. While excited by our results to date, there are still millions of businesses who are being judged using a fundamentally flawed…
On Deck Launches Split Funding @ ETA Conference in Las Vegas
Today at the Electronic Transaction Association (ETA) Annual Meeting & Expo in Las Vegas, On Deck announced the launch of Split Funding, a new loan repayment method designed to meet the needs of Main Street business owners. This new option retains all of the benefits of a true business loan but has the flexibility of…
Access to Capital in the Digital Age: On Deck @ The Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair
The On Deck Team was in Chicago this week for a Fundwell-sponsored panel analyzing how technology is changing the way small businesses access capital. Alongside The Receivables Exchange and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at the City Colleges of Chicago, we discussed how the internet, social networks and alternative financing are creating more opportunities than…
The Intersection of Technology & Banking: On Deck @ BankInnovation Conference
Last week, On Deck Chief Operating Officer Noah Breslow spoke at Bank Innovation 2012, a conference focused on the latest trends at the intersection of technology and banking. The panel, entitled “What is Banking Today? A Debate on the Future,” also included Shawn Budde, Co-Founder & Chief Risk Officer, ZestCash, Dan O’Malley, Founder & CEO,…
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…
New Technology Platform Gives Main Street Businesses Loan Approvals Within Minutes
Today is an exciting day for the On Deck Team as we introduce On Deck Express – yet another groundbreaking innovation in small business lending. On Deck Express provides small businesses with access to up to $25,000 in capital in as fast as one business day and with a simple process that can be done…
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…