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Is An OnDeck Acquisition On Deck?
 

Rumors have been swirling for weeks that OnDeck is a likely target for an acquisition — and the decibel level on that conversation has only increased in recent days. Activist investor group Marathon Partners Equity Management is pushing for a change to the firm's board to create "a greater sense of urgency" among OnDeck's leadership. Oh boy.
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How SME Accountants Approach The Threat And Opportunity Of Tech
 

SMEs struggle to adopt technology, with recent data from Sage showing most SMEs prefer to stick with their traditional tools rather than endure the friction of adopting new tech. Now the company finds that SMEs are also weary of their own accountants adopting new technologies. Are accountants themselves just as hesitant? Sage takes a look.
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The Business Case For Protecting SME Borrowers
 

Between traditional banks and alternative lenders, it can be quite easy for a small business to access financing. The problem, says Accion Network CEO Gina Harman, is that there is a dangerous disconnect between the types of loans offered and how an SME plans to use that financing. She tells PYMNTS why protecting SME borrowers isn’t just morally right, but makes good business sense for lenders too.

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