10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

For the transition period from _______to _______

Commission File Number: 000-52994

THE OLB GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE	13-4188568
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 Park Avenue, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10166

 (Address of principal executive offices)

(212) 278-0900

(Registrant's telephone number)

(Former name, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒   No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☒
Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐   No ☒

As of November 7, 2017 the Company had outstanding 13,479,297 shares of its common stock, par value $0.0001.

THE OLB GROUP, INC.

FORM 10-Q

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2017

INDEX

PART I	Financial Information	1
Item 1.	Financial Statements (unaudited)	1
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	6
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	9
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	9
PART II	Other Information	10
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	10
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	10
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	10
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	10
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	10
Item 5.	Other Information	10
Item 6.	Exhibits	10
Signatures		11

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.     Financial Statements

The OLB Group, Inc.

Condensed Balance Sheets

	September 30,			December 31,
	2017			2016
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash	$	104		$	1,160
Total Current Assets		104			1,160
OTHER ASSETS
Internet domain		4,965			4,965
TOTAL ASSETS	$	5,069		$	6,125
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	$	75,637		$	41,934
Accrued interest, related party		34,224			-
Accrued compensation		311,941			124,636
Notes payable, related party		216,500			163,000
Total Current Liabilities		638,302			329,570
TOTAL LIABILITIES		638,302			329,570
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, no shares outstanding		-			-
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 13,479,297 and 13,479,297 shares issued and outstanding, respectively		1,348			1,348
Additional paid-in capital		14,956,850			14,956,850
Accumulated deficit		(15,591,431	)		(15,281,643	)
Total Stockholders’ Deficit		(633,233	)		(323,445	)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	$	5,069		$	6,125

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

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The OLB Group, Inc.

Condensed Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Revenue
Subscription program	$	9,941		$	8,152		$	40,601		$	39,789
Development		-			-			2,975			13,656
Net revenue		9,941			8,152			43,576			53,445
Cost of sales		4,525			5,222			14,994			15,821
Gross margin		5,416			2,930			28,582			37,624
OPERATING EXPENSES
Officer’s compensation		68,750			68,750			206,250			206,250
General & administrative expenses		43,023			20,976			106,100			70,505
Total operating expenses		111,773			89,726			312,350			276,755
Loss from operations		(106,357	)		(86,796	)		(283,768	)		(239,131	)
OTHER EXPENSE
Interest expense		(9,787	)		(2,972	)		(26,020	)		(3,317	)
Total other expense		(9,787	)		(2,972	)		(26,020	)		(3,317	)
NET LOSS	$	(116,144	)	$	(89,768	)	$	(309,788	)	$	(242,448	)
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.02	)
BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES		13,479,297			13,479,297			13,479,297			13,479,297

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

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The OLB Group, Inc.

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss	$	(309,788	)	$	(242,448	)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operations:
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		67,927			19,693
Accrued officer compensation		187,305			111,569
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities		(54,556	)		(111,186	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES		-			-
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from related party notes payable		53,500			110,000
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities		53,500			110,000
NET CHANGE IN CASH		(1,056	)		(1,186	)
CASH – BEGINNING OF PERIOD		1,160			2,875
CASH – END OF PERIOD	$	104		$	1,689
CASH PAID FOR
Interest	$	-		$	-
Income taxes	$	-		$	-

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed financial statements.

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The OLB Group, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 - BACKGROUND

The Company incorporated in the State of Delaware on November 18, 2004 for the purpose of merging with OLB.com (On-line Business), Inc., a New York corporation incorporated in 1993 (“OLB.com”). The merger was done for the purpose of changing our state of incorporation from New York to Delaware.

As result of the merger, the Company acquired all of the assets of OLB.com, including its intellectual property assets. In connection with the merger, each of the former common and preferred stockholders of OLB.com received five shares of our common stock in exchange for each outstanding share of OLB.com

We currently offer monthly subscription packages which includes a health benefits package. These arrangements are generally renewable monthly and revenue is recognized over the renewal period. 

We also provide ecommerce development and consulting services on a project by project basis.

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2016 included on the Company’s Form 10-K. The results of the nine months ended September 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2017.

Liquidity and Dependency of Related Parties

As of September 30, 2017, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $638,198 and a net loss of $309,788 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The Company’s cash flow used in operating activities was $54,556, while $53,500 was provided by financing from a related party.

As discussed in Note 3, one of our Directors and his affiliated company has funded the Company with related party loans. The Company plans to continue to use the financial resources of its related parties, if necessary; however, there are no assurances that the Director, or the Company, will be in a financial position to do so.  Despite the fact that the Director has confirmed in writing his intention to provide financial support, the Company does not have any written agreements now or in the past with the Director obligating him to fund the future debt or any other obligations.  The Director is not otherwise under any legal obligation to provide the Company with capital.

If the Director withdraws his financial support to enable the company to fund its current activities, management will be required to reduce the Company’s cash from operations by reducing operating costs. In addition, the Company is working to manage its current liabilities while it continues to make changes in operations to further improve its cash flow and liquidity position. Based upon current cash flow projections, management believes the Company will have sufficient capital resources to meet projected cash flow requirements through the year ended 2017.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Revenue and cost recognition

The Company follows paragraph 605-10-S99-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for revenue recognition.  The Company will recognize revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned.  The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the product has been shipped or the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.

Revenue is accounted for gross as a principal versus net as an agent. Revenue is recognized on a gross basis since our company has the risks and rewards of ownership, latitude in selection of vendors and pricing, and bears all credit risk.

The Company recognizes revenue on its Omni Commerce Solution licensing when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.

Costs are recorded at the time the related revenue is recorded. Payment processing costs are recorded in the period the costs are incurred and customer acquisition costs are comprised primarily of telemarketing costs and service costs and other additional benefit services.

Membership Fees

The Company recognizes revenues from membership fees for the sales of health-related discount benefit plans as earned as part of the ShopFast program. These arrangements are generally renewable monthly and revenue is recognized over the renewal period. As these products often include elements sold through contracts with third-party providers, the Company considers each contractual arrangement in accordance with the Revenue Recognition topic of the FASB ASC 605. The Company’s current contracts meet these requirements for reporting revenue on a gross basis. The Company records a reduction in revenue for refunds, chargebacks from credit card companies, and allowances based upon actual history and management’s evaluation of current facts and circumstances.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company has reviewed other recently issued accounting pronouncements and plans to adopt those that are applicable to it. The Company does not expect the adoption of any other pronouncements to have an impact on its results of operations or financial position. 

NOTE 3 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company borrowed $163,000 from Mr. John Herzog under the terms of a promissory note dated July 12, 2016. The notes are secured by 3,850,000 shares of common stock and mature in three years. Interest accrues at 18% with 12% due and payable on the last day of each month. The Company is currently in default on making its required interest payments. The remaining 6% of interest is due at maturity. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 Mr. Herzog loaned an additional $53,500. As of September 30, 2017, $216,500 of principal and $34,224 of accrued interest is due.

NOTE 4 - COMMITMENT

On December 27, 2012 the Company extended the employment agreement with its founder and president for another 5 years to February 28, 2018. The agreement provides for an annual salary of $275,000, fringe benefits ($1,500 monthly automobile allowance, any benefit plans of the Company and 2 weeks paid vacation) and an incentive bonus of $100,000 based on the achievement of certain performance criteria. The extended employment agreement does not provide for stock options. The extended employment agreement also includes a covenant not to compete with the Company for a period of one (1) year after employment ceases.

NOTE 5 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In accordance with ASC 855-10, Subsequent Events¸ we have analyzed our operations subsequent to September 30, 2017, through the date the financial statements were available to be issued, and have determined that we do not have any material subsequent events to disclose in these financial statements.

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Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this report contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact made in report are forward looking. In particular, the statements herein regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “estimates,” “could,” “possibly,” “probably,” anticipates,” “projects,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” or “should” or other variations or similar words. No assurances can be given that the future results anticipated by the forward-looking statements will be achieved. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements, included herewith. This discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein will necessarily continue into the future, or that any conclusion reached herein will necessarily be indicative of actual operating results in the future. Such discussion represents only the best present assessment of our management.

Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Company Overview and Description of Business

We were incorporated in the State of Delaware on November 18, 2004 for the purpose of merging with OLB.com (On-line Business), Inc., a New York corporation incorporated in 1993 (“OLB.com”). The merger was done for the purpose of changing our state of incorporation from New York to Delaware.

As a result of the merger, we acquired all of the assets of OLB.com, including its intellectual property. In connection with the merger, each of the former common and preferred stockholders of OLB.com received five shares of our common stock in exchange for each outstanding share of OLB.com common and preferred stock and, in addition, the former holders of the Series A stock of OLB.com received one warrant for each such preferred share and the former holders of the Series B Preferred Stock of OLB.com received two warrants for each such preferred share, to purchase shares of our common stock. An aggregate of 1,345,098 shares of common stock were issued in connection with the merger.

We are authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share. We currently have 13,479,297 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. No shares of preferred stock are currently outstanding.

Our Business

We currently offer monthly subscription packages which includes a health benefits package. These arrangements are generally renewable monthly and revenue is recognized over the renewal period.  

We also provide ecommerce development and consulting services on a project by project basis.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

REVENUE

Revenue from our subscription program for the three months ended September 30, 2017 increased $1,789 to $9,941 from $8,152 for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase can be attributed to an increase in the number of subscribers to our insurance program.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

General and administrative expenses increased $22,047, to $43,023 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 from $20,976 for the three months ended September 30, 2016. A majority of G&A expense consists of professional fees and travel expense; however, the increase was due to increased spending on computer and internet expense.

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OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE

Interest expense increased from $2,972 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 to $9,787 for the three months ended September 30, 2017. All interest expense is from the related party loans (Note 3).

NET LOSS

The net loss increased by $26,376 from a loss of $89,768 for the three months ended September 30, 2016, to a loss of $116,144 for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

REVENUE

Revenue from our subscription program for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased $812 to $40,601 from $39,789 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. We also recognized $2,975 of revenue from development services provided for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to $13,656 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

General and administrative expenses increased $35,595, to $106,100 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 from $70,505 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. A majority of G&A expense consists of professional fees and travel expense; however, the increase was due to increased spending on computer and internet expense.

OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE

Interest expense increased from $3,317 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 to $26,020 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. All interest expense is from the related party loans (Note 3).

NET LOSS

The net loss increased by $67,340 from a loss of $242,448 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, to a loss of $309,788 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company used $54,556 of cash for operating activities, as compared to $111,186 cash used through the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Cash provided from financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $53,500 as compared to $110,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

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As discussed in Note 3, one of our Directors and his affiliated company has funded the Company with related party loans. The Company plans to continue to use the financial resources of its related parties, if necessary; however, there are no assurances that the Director, or the Company, will be in a financial position to do so. Despite the fact that the related parties have confirmed in writing the intention to provide financial support, the Company does not have any binding agreements now or in the past with the related parties obligating them to fund the future debt or any other obligations.  The related parties are not otherwise under any legal obligation to provide the Company with capital.

If the related parties withdraw their financial support to enable the company to fund its current activities, management will be required to reduce the Company’s cash from operations by reducing operating costs. In addition, the Company is working to manage its current liabilities while it continues to make changes in operations to further improve its cash flow and liquidity position. Based upon current cash flow projections, management believes the Company will have sufficient capital resources to meet projected cash flow requirements through the next twelve months. 

Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and disclosures on the date of the financial statements. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates including, but not limited to, those related to revenue recognition. We use authoritative pronouncements, historical experience and other assumptions as the basis for making judgments. Actual results could differ from those estimates. We believe that the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates in the preparation of our financial statements.

Revenue

The Company recognizes revenue on its Omni Commerce Solution licensing when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.

Costs are recorded at the time the related revenue is recorded. Payment processing costs are recorded in the period the costs are incurred and customer acquisition costs are comprised primarily of telemarketing costs and service costs and other additional benefit services.

Membership Fees

The Company recognizes revenues from membership fees for the sales of health-related discount benefit plans as earned as part of the ShopFast program. These arrangements are generally renewable monthly and revenue is recognized over the renewal period. As these products often include elements sold through contracts with third-party providers, the Company considers each contractual arrangement in accordance with the Revenue Recognition topic of the FASB ASC 605. The Company’s current contracts meet these requirements for reporting revenue on a gross basis. The Company records a reduction in revenue for refunds, chargebacks from credit card companies, and allowances based upon actual history and management’s evaluation of current facts and circumstances.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, as such, are not required to provide the information under this Item.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Control and Procedures

As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), the Company carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer.

Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Interim Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective at September 30, 2017 to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Interim Financial officer as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive and principal financial officers, and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting using the Internal Control – Integrated Framework developed by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Interim Financial Officer have concluded that our internal control over financial reporting were not effective as of September 30, 2017.

We are aware of the following material weaknesses in internal control that could adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data:

Due to the size of the Company, we lack the personnel to maintain an adequate level of separation of duties.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to material affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, as such, are not required to provide the information under this Item.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number	Exhibit Description
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as enacted by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (filed herewith)
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as enacted by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (filed herewith)
32	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 United States Code Section 1350, as enacted by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (filed herewith)
101	Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: November 15, 2017	By:	/s/ Ronny Yakov
	Name:	Ronny Yakov
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer (Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Ronny Yakov, Chief Executive Officer of The OLB Group, Inc., certify that;

(1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 of The OLB Group, Inc.;

(2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

(3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

(4) The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)	Designated such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal year end that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

(5) The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 15, 2017	By:	/s/ Ronny Yakov
	Name:	Ronny Yakov
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Ronny Yakov, Interim Chief Financial Officer of The OLB Group, Inc., certify that;

(1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 of The OLB Group, Inc.;

(2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

(3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

(4) The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)	Designated such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal year end that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

(5)	The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
	a)	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 15, 2017	By:	/s/ Ronny Yakov
	Name:	Ronny Yakov
	Title:	Interim Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C.
SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Ronny Yakov, Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer of The OLB Group, Inc., (the “Company”), hereby certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(i) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 (the “Quarterly Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

(ii) the information contained in the Quarterly Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: November 15, 2017	By:	/s/ Ronny Yakov
	Name:	Ronny Yakov
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer

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Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Nov. 07, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	OLB GROUP, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001314196
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Type	10-Q
Trading Symbol	OLBG
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		13,479,297

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Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash	$ 104	$ 1,160
Total Current Assets	104	1,160
OTHER ASSETS
Internet domain	4,965	4,965
TOTAL ASSETS	5,069	6,125
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	75,637	41,934
Accrued interest, related party	34,224
Accrued compensation	311,941	124,636
Notes payable, related party	216,500	163,000
Total Current Liabilities	638,302	329,570
TOTAL LIABILITIES	638,302	329,570
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, no shares outstanding
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 13,479,297 and 13,479,297 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	1,348	1,348
Additional paid-in capital	14,956,850	14,956,850
Accumulated deficit	(15,591,431)	(15,281,643)
Total Stockholders' Deficit	(633,233)	(323,445)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	$ 5,069	$ 6,125

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Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	13,479,297	13,479,297
Common stock, shares outstanding	13,479,297	13,479,297

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Condensed Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Revenue
Subscription program	$ 9,941	$ 8,152	$ 40,601	$ 39,789
Development			2,975	13,656
Net revenue	9,941	8,152	43,576	53,445
Cost of sales	4,525	5,222	14,994	15,821
Gross margin	5,416	2,930	28,582	37,624
OPERATING EXPENSES
Officer's compensation	68,750	68,750	206,250	206,250
General & administrative expenses	43,023	20,976	106,100	70,505
Total operating expenses	111,773	89,726	312,350	276,755
Loss from operations	(106,357)	(86,796)	(283,768)	(239,131)
OTHER EXPENSE
Interest expense	(9,787)	(2,972)	(26,020)	(3,317)
Total other expense	(9,787)	(2,972)	(26,020)	(3,317)
NET LOSS	$ (116,144)	$ (89,768)	$ (309,788)	$ (242,448)
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE	$ (0.01)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)
BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES	13,479,297	13,479,297	13,479,297	13,479,297

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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss	$ (309,788)	$ (242,448)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	67,927	19,693
Accrued officer compensation	187,305	111,569
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities	(54,556)	(111,186)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from related party notes payable	53,500	110,000
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	53,500	110,000
NET CHANGE IN CASH	(1,056)	(1,186)
CASH - BEGINNING OF PERIOD	1,160	2,875
CASH - END OF PERIOD	104	1,689
CASH PAID FOR
Interest
Income taxes

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Background

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Background [Abstract]

BACKGROUND

NOTE 1 - BACKGROUND

The Company incorporated in the State of Delaware on November 18, 2004 for the purpose of merging with OLB.com (On-line Business), Inc., a New York corporation incorporated in 1993 (“OLB.com”). The merger was done for the purpose of changing our state of incorporation from New York to Delaware.

As result of the merger, the Company acquired all of the assets of OLB.com, including its intellectual property assets. In connection with the merger, each of the former common and preferred stockholders of OLB.com received five shares of our common stock in exchange for each outstanding share of OLB.com

We currently offer monthly subscription packages which includes a health benefits package. These arrangements are generally renewable monthly and revenue is recognized over the renewal period. 

We also provide ecommerce development and consulting services on a project by project basis.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2016 included on the Company’s Form 10-K. The results of the nine months ended September 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2017.

Liquidity and Dependency of Related Parties

As of September 30, 2017, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $638,198 and a net loss of $309,788 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The Company’s cash flow used in operating activities was $54,556, while $53,500 was provided by financing from a related party.

As discussed in Note 3, one of our Directors and his affiliated company has funded the Company with related party loans. The Company plans to continue to use the financial resources of its related parties, if necessary; however, there are no assurances that the Director, or the Company, will be in a financial position to do so.  Despite the fact that the Director has confirmed in writing his intention to provide financial support, the Company does not have any written agreements now or in the past with the Director obligating him to fund the future debt or any other obligations.  The Director is not otherwise under any legal obligation to provide the Company with capital.

If the Director withdraws his financial support to enable the company to fund its current activities, management will be required to reduce the Company’s cash from operations by reducing operating costs. In addition, the Company is working to manage its current liabilities while it continues to make changes in operations to further improve its cash flow and liquidity position. Based upon current cash flow projections, management believes the Company will have sufficient capital resources to meet projected cash flow requirements through the year ended 2017.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue and cost recognition

The Company follows paragraph 605-10-S99-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for revenue recognition.  The Company will recognize revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned.  The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the product has been shipped or the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.

Revenue is accounted for gross as a principal versus net as an agent. Revenue is recognized on a gross basis since our company has the risks and rewards of ownership, latitude in selection of vendors and pricing, and bears all credit risk.

The Company recognizes revenue on its Omni Commerce Solution licensing when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.

Costs are recorded at the time the related revenue is recorded. Payment processing costs are recorded in the period the costs are incurred and customer acquisition costs are comprised primarily of telemarketing costs and service costs and other additional benefit services.

Membership Fees

The Company recognizes revenues from membership fees for the sales of health-related discount benefit plans as earned as part of the ShopFast program. These arrangements are generally renewable monthly and revenue is recognized over the renewal period. As these products often include elements sold through contracts with third-party providers, the Company considers each contractual arrangement in accordance with the Revenue Recognition topic of the FASB ASC 605. The Company’s current contracts meet these requirements for reporting revenue on a gross basis. The Company records a reduction in revenue for refunds, chargebacks from credit card companies, and allowances based upon actual history and management’s evaluation of current facts and circumstances.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company has reviewed other recently issued accounting pronouncements and plans to adopt those that are applicable to it. The Company does not expect the adoption of any other pronouncements to have an impact on its results of operations or financial position.

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Related Party Transactions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

NOTE 3 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company borrowed $163,000 from Mr. John Herzog under the terms of a promissory note dated July 12, 2016. The notes are secured by 3,850,000 shares of common stock and mature in three years. Interest accrues at 18% with 12% due and payable on the last day of each month. The Company is currently in default on making its required interest payments. The remaining 6% of interest is due at maturity. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 Mr. Herzog loaned an additional $53,500. As of September 30, 2017, $216,500 of principal and $34,224 of accrued interest is due.

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Commitment

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Commitment [Abstract]

COMMITMENT

NOTE 4 - COMMITMENT

On December 27, 2012 the Company extended the employment agreement with its founder and president for another 5 years to February 28, 2018. The agreement provides for an annual salary of $275,000, fringe benefits ($1,500 monthly automobile allowance, any benefit plans of the Company and 2 weeks paid vacation) and an incentive bonus of $100,000 based on the achievement of certain performance criteria. The extended employment agreement does not provide for stock options. The extended employment agreement also includes a covenant not to compete with the Company for a period of one (1) year after employment ceases.

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Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

NOTE 5 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In accordance with ASC 855-10, Subsequent Events¸ we have analyzed our operations subsequent to September 30, 2017, through the date the financial statements were available to be issued, and have determined that we do not have any material subsequent events to disclose in these financial statements.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2016 included on the Company’s Form 10-K. The results of the nine months ended September 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2017.

Liquidity and Dependency of Related Parties

Liquidity and Dependency of Related Parties

As of September 30, 2017, the Company had a working capital deficiency of $638,198 and a net loss of $309,788 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The Company’s cash flow used in operating activities was $54,556, while $53,500 was provided by financing from a related party.

As discussed in Note 3, one of our Directors and his affiliated company has funded the Company with related party loans. The Company plans to continue to use the financial resources of its related parties, if necessary; however, there are no assurances that the Director, or the Company, will be in a financial position to do so.  Despite the fact that the Director has confirmed in writing his intention to provide financial support, the Company does not have any written agreements now or in the past with the Director obligating him to fund the future debt or any other obligations.  The Director is not otherwise under any legal obligation to provide the Company with capital.

If the Director withdraws his financial support to enable the company to fund its current activities, management will be required to reduce the Company’s cash from operations by reducing operating costs. In addition, the Company is working to manage its current liabilities while it continues to make changes in operations to further improve its cash flow and liquidity position. Based upon current cash flow projections, management believes the Company will have sufficient capital resources to meet projected cash flow requirements through the year ended 2017.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue and cost recognition

Revenue and cost recognition

The Company follows paragraph 605-10-S99-1 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for revenue recognition.  The Company will recognize revenue when it is realized or realizable and earned.  The Company considers revenue realized or realizable and earned when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) the product has been shipped or the services have been rendered to the customer, (iii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.

Revenue is accounted for gross as a principal versus net as an agent. Revenue is recognized on a gross basis since our company has the risks and rewards of ownership, latitude in selection of vendors and pricing, and bears all credit risk.

The Company recognizes revenue on its Omni Commerce Solution licensing when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.

Costs are recorded at the time the related revenue is recorded. Payment processing costs are recorded in the period the costs are incurred and customer acquisition costs are comprised primarily of telemarketing costs and service costs and other additional benefit services.

Membership Fees

Membership Fees

The Company recognizes revenues from membership fees for the sales of health-related discount benefit plans as earned as part of the ShopFast program. These arrangements are generally renewable monthly and revenue is recognized over the renewal period. As these products often include elements sold through contracts with third-party providers, the Company considers each contractual arrangement in accordance with the Revenue Recognition topic of the FASB ASC 605. The Company’s current contracts meet these requirements for reporting revenue on a gross basis. The Company records a reduction in revenue for refunds, chargebacks from credit card companies, and allowances based upon actual history and management’s evaluation of current facts and circumstances.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company has reviewed other recently issued accounting pronouncements and plans to adopt those that are applicable to it. The Company does not expect the adoption of any other pronouncements to have an impact on its results of operations or financial position.

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Background (Details)	Sep. 30, 2017 shares
Background (Textual)
Shares received by former common and preferred stockholders in connection with merger	5

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual)
Working capital deficiency	$ 638,198		$ 638,198
Net loss	$ 116,144	$ 89,768	309,788	$ 242,448
Operating cash flows			54,556	111,186
Proceeds from related party notes payable			$ 53,500	$ 110,000

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Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transactions (Textual)
Borrowed from related party	$ 53,500	$ 110,000
Mr. John Herzog [Member]
Related Party Transactions (Textual)
Borrowed from related party	53,500		$ 163,000
Accrued interest	$ 34,224
Secured loans, description	The notes are secured by 3,850,000 shares of common stock and mature in three years.
Interest accrues, description	Interest accrues at 18% with 12% due and payable on the last day of each month.
Interest rate	6.00%
Debt instrument principle amount	$ 216,500

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Commitment (Details) - Extended Employment Agreement [Member] - Founder and President [Member]	Dec. 27, 2012 USD ($)
Commitment (Textual)
Employment agreement, description	The Company extended the employment agreement with its founder and president for another 5 years to February 28, 2018.
Annual salary	$ 275,000
Monthly automobile allowance	$ 1,500
Paid vacation period	14 days
Incentive bonus	$ 100,000