Reflections at the end of the Year

By : advanceit

Dec 1, 2011

In 2006 Advanceit funded its 1^st merchant $2,500, in 2011 it funded its 10,000^th advance surpassing a cumulative total of $100 Million. 5 years have passed in the blink of an eye. Meeting the demands of a growing user base has brought about a considerable amount of organizational change, among them, 3 corporate names, 4 logos, 3 websites, 3 phone systems & (soon to be) 3 offices, each ultimately exceeding its usefulness in the face of our growth. The Advanceit of 2011 would be virtually unrecognizable to someone who knew us at inception. The only element that has survived the test of time is our approach to operating the business. As an organization we have never lost the speed, determination & excitement that comes with the new new thing. We continue to act quickly both in the face of growth & adversity. The spirit with which we funded that 1^st merchant in 2006 remains alive & well and has become contagious among our employees & partners.

In trying to rationalize why we have not succumbed to the pressures of bureaucracy that plague many organizations of our size, the answer came to me quickly. It is because despite the accomplishments of the past it really feels like we are just getting started.

Wishing you all the best for the holiday season

Jeff