10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

¨ 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, or a smaller reporting company.

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

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 10, 2016, 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, 2016

INDEX

PART I	Financial Information	3
Item 1.	Financial Statements (unaudited)	3
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	10
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	12
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	12
PART II	Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	14
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	14
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	14
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	14
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	14
Item 5.	Other Information	14
Item 6.	Exhibits	15
Signatures		16

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

The OLB Group, Inc.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2016 (unaudited) and December 31, 2015	5
Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (unaudited)	6
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (unaudited)	7
Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)	8

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The OLB Group, Inc.

CondensedBalance Sheets

	September 30,			December 31,
	2016			2015
ASSETS	(Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash	$	1,689		$	2,875
Total Current Assets		1,689			2,875
OTHER ASSETS
Internet domain		4,965			4,965
TOTAL ASSETS	$	6,654		$	7,840
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Accounts payable	$	34,709		$	18,333
Accrued compensation		111,569			-
Note payable, related party		110,000			-
Accrued interest, related party		3,317			-
Total Current Liabilities		259,595			18,333
TOTAL LIABILITIES		259,595			18,333
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		(15,211,139	)		(14,968,691	)
Total Stockholders’ Deficit		(252,941	)		(10,493	)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	$	6,654		$	7,840

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,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
Revenue
Subscription program	$	8,152		$	15,411		$	39,789		$	42,932
Development		-			-			13,656			2,500
Net revenue		8,152			15,411			53,445			45,432
Cost of sales		5,222			6,614			15,821			20,062
Gross margin		2,930			8,797			37,624			25,370
OPERATING EXPENSES
Officer’s compensation		68,750			68,750			206,250			206,250
General and administrative expenses		20,976			23,666			70,505			80,834
Total operating expenses		89,726			92,416			276,755			287,084
Loss from operations		(86,796	)		(83,619	)		(239,131	)		(261,714	)
OTHER INCOME
Interest expense		(2,972	)		(4,513	)		(3,317	)		(7,013	)
Total other expense		(2,972	)		(4,513	)		(3,317	)		(7,013	)
NET LOSS	$	(89,768	)	$	(88,132	)	$	(242,448	)	$	(268,727	)
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.02	)
BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES		13,479,297			11,300,434			13,479,297			11,300,434

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,
	2016			2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss	$	(242,448	)	$	(268,727	)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operations:
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		19,693			6,089
Accrued officer compensation		111,569			111,079
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities		(111,186	)		(151,559	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES		-			-
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash over draft		-			(313	)
Proceeds from related party notes payable		110,000			153,000
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities		110,000			152,687
NET CHANGE IN CASH		(1,186	)		1,128
CASH – BEGINNING OF PERIOD		2,875			-
CASH – END OF PERIOD	$	1,689		$	1,128
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, 2016

(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. In the opinion of management all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items, considered necessary for a full presentation have been included. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2015 included on the Company’s Form 10-K. The results of the nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2016.

Management further acknowledges that it is solely responsible for adopting sound accounting practices, establishing and maintaining a system of internal accounting control, and preventing and detecting fraud. Our system of internal accounting control is designed to assure, among other items, that: (1) recorded transactions are valid; (2) valid transactions are recorded; and (3) transactions are recorded in the proper period in a timely manner to produce financial statements that present fairly our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the respective periods being presented.

Liquidity and Dependency of Related Parties

As of September 30, 2016, the Company had minimal revenue and a working capital deficiency of $257,906.

One of our Directors and his affiliated company has funded the Company with related party loans, most of which have all been converted to common stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, another $110,000 was loaned to the Company (Note 3). The Company plans to continue to use the financial resources of its related parties in the future, 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 2016.

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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.

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, chargeback’s from credit card companies, and allowances based upon actual history and management’s evaluation of current facts and circumstances.

Stock-based Compensation

We account for equity-based transactions with nonemployees under the provisions of ASC Topic No. 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees (“ASC 505-50”). ASC 505-50 establishes that equity-based payment transactions with nonemployees shall be measured at the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The fair value of common stock issued for payments to nonemployees is measured at the market price on the date of grant. The fair value of equity instruments, other than common stock, is estimated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. In general, we recognize the fair value of the equity instruments issued as deferred stock compensation and amortize the cost over the term of the contract.

We account for employee stock-based compensation in accordance with the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values. The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to compensation expense and credited to additional paid-in capital over the period during which services are rendered.

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 nine months ended September 30, 2016. Mr. John Herzog, a majority shareholder, loaned the Company a total of $110,000. The loans are unsecured, are current and due at any time. The notes accrue interest at 18%. 12% of the interest is due and payable by direct deposit on the last day of each month. The remaining 6% is due at Maturity.

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.

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Item 2:  Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited financial statements and related notes to the unaudited financial statements included elsewhere in this filing as well as with Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations contained in the Company’s Report on Form 10-Q, for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  

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, 2016 compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015

REVENUE

Revenue from our subscription program for the three months ended September 30, 2016 decreased $7,259 to $8,152 from $15,411 for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The decrease can be attributed to fewer subscribers to our insurance program and lower premiums for some in the third quarter of the year.

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GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

General and administrative expenses decreased $2,690, to $20,976 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 from $23,666 for the three months ended September 30, 2015.

OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE

Interest expense decreased from $4,513 for the three months ended September 30, 2015 to $2,972 for the three months ended September 30, 2016. Interest expense is from our related party loans.

NET LOSS

Net loss increased $1,636 from a loss of $88,132 for the three months ended September 30, 2015, to a loss of $89,768 for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015

REVENUE

Revenue from our subscription program for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 decreased $3,143 to $39,789 from $42,932 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The decrease can be attributed to fewer subscribers to our insurance program.

Revenue from software development services that were provided for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were $13,656 compared to $2,500 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Software development and/or enhancements are performed periodically by specific request and therefore the revenue is irregular by nature.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

General and administrative expenses decreased $10,329, to $70,505 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 from $80,834 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. A majority of G&A expense consists of professional fees and travel expense.

OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE

Interest expense decreased from $7,013 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 to $3,317 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Interest expense is from our related party loans.

NET LOSS

Net loss decreased $26,279 from a loss of $268,727 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, to a loss of $242,448 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company used $111,186 of cash for operating activities, as compared to $151,559 cash used through the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Net cash provided from financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $110,000 as compared to $152,687 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

As discussed in Note 2, our Chairman and a significant shareholder have funded the Company with related party loans, most of which have all been converted to common stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, another $110,000 was loaned to the Company (Note 3). The Company plans to use the financial resources of its related parties in the future. 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. 

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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, chargeback’s from credit card companies, and allowances based upon actual history and management’s evaluation of current facts and circumstances.

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 effective at September 30, 2016 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.

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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 controls over financial reporting were not effective as of September 30, 2016.

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.

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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, 2016 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 10, 2016	By:	/s/ Ronny Yakov
	Name:	Ronny Yakov
	Title:	President 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, President of The OLB Group, Inc., certify that;

(1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 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 10, 2016	By:	/s/ Ronny Yakov
	Name:	Ronny Yakov
	Title:	President

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, 2016 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 10, 2016	By:	/s/ Ronny Yakov
	Name:	Ronny Yakov
	Title:	Interim Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

Exhibit 32

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE 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, President 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, 2016 (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 10, 2016	By:	/s/ Ronny Yakov
	Name:	Ronny Yakov
	Title:	President and Interim Chief Financial Officer

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Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 10, 2016
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
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2016
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, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash	$ 1,689	$ 2,875
Total Current Assets	1,689	2,875
OTHER ASSETS
Internet domain	4,965	4,965
TOTAL ASSETS	6,654	7,840
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Accounts payable	34,709	18,333
Accrued compensation	111,569
Note payable, related party	110,000
Accrued interest, related party	3,317
Total Current Liabilities	259,595	18,333
TOTAL LIABILITIES	259,595	18,333
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	(15,211,139)	(14,968,691)
Total Stockholders' Deficit	(252,941)	(10,493)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT	$ 6,654	$ 7,840

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Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
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
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, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Revenue
Subscription program	$ 8,152	$ 15,411	$ 39,789	$ 42,932
Development			13,656	2,500
Net revenue	8,152	15,411	53,445	45,432
Cost of sales	5,222	6,614	15,821	20,062
Gross margin	2,930	8,797	37,624	25,370
OPERATING EXPENSES
Officer's compensation	68,750	68,750	206,250	206,250
General and administrative expenses	20,976	23,666	70,505	80,834
Total operating expenses	89,726	92,416	276,755	287,084
Loss from operations	(86,796)	(83,619)	(239,131)	(261,714)
OTHER INCOME
Interest expense	(2,972)	(4,513)	(3,317)	(7,013)
Total other expense	(2,972)	(4,513)	(3,317)	(7,013)
NET LOSS	$ (89,768)	$ (88,132)	$ (242,448)	$ (268,727)
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE	$ (0.01)	$ (0.01)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)
BASIC AND DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES	13,479,297	11,300,434	13,479,297	11,300,434

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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss	$ (242,448)	$ (268,727)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	19,693	6,089
Accrued officer compensation	111,569	111,079
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities	(111,186)	(151,559)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash over draft		(313)
Proceeds from related party notes payable	110,000	153,000
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	110,000	152,687
NET CHANGE IN CASH	(1,186)	1,128
CASH - BEGINNING OF PERIOD	2,875
CASH - END OF PERIOD	1,689	1,128
CASH PAID FOR
Interest
Income taxes

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Background

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

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, 2016

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. In the opinion of management all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items, considered necessary for a full presentation have been included. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2015 included on the Company’s Form 10-K. The results of the nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2016.

Management further acknowledges that it is solely responsible for adopting sound accounting practices, establishing and maintaining a system of internal accounting control, and preventing and detecting fraud. Our system of internal accounting control is designed to assure, among other items, that: (1) recorded transactions are valid; (2) valid transactions are recorded; and (3) transactions are recorded in the proper period in a timely manner to produce financial statements that present fairly our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the respective periods being presented.

Liquidity and Dependency of Related Parties

As of September 30, 2016, the Company had minimal revenue and a working capital deficiency of $257,906.

One of our Directors and his affiliated company has funded the Company with related party loans, most of which have all been converted to common stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, another $110,000 was loaned to the Company (Note 3). The Company plans to continue to use the financial resources of its related parties in the future, 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 2016.

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.

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, chargeback’s from credit card companies, and allowances based upon actual history and management’s evaluation of current facts and circumstances.

Stock-based Compensation

We account for equity-based transactions with nonemployees under the provisions of ASC Topic No. 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees (“ASC 505-50”). ASC 505-50 establishes that equity-based payment transactions with nonemployees shall be measured at the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The fair value of common stock issued for payments to nonemployees is measured at the market price on the date of grant. The fair value of equity instruments, other than common stock, is estimated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. In general, we recognize the fair value of the equity instruments issued as deferred stock compensation and amortize the cost over the term of the contract.

We account for employee stock-based compensation in accordance with the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values. The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to compensation expense and credited to additional paid-in capital over the period during which services are rendered.

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, 2016

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

NOTE 3 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Mr. John Herzog, a majority shareholder, loaned the Company a total of $110,000. The loans are unsecured, are current and due at any time. The notes accrue interest at 18%. 12% of the interest is due and payable by direct deposit on the last day of each month. The remaining 6% is due at Maturity.

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.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

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. In the opinion of management all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring items, considered necessary for a full presentation have been included. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2015 included on the Company’s Form 10-K. The results of the nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2016.

Management further acknowledges that it is solely responsible for adopting sound accounting practices, establishing and maintaining a system of internal accounting control, and preventing and detecting fraud. Our system of internal accounting control is designed to assure, among other items, that: (1) recorded transactions are valid; (2) valid transactions are recorded; and (3) transactions are recorded in the proper period in a timely manner to produce financial statements that present fairly our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the respective periods being presented.

Liquidity and Dependency of Related Parties

Liquidity and Dependency of Related Parties

As of September 30, 2016, the Company had minimal revenue and a working capital deficiency of $257,906.

One of our Directors and his affiliated company has funded the Company with related party loans, most of which have all been converted to common stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, another $110,000 was loaned to the Company (Note 3). The Company plans to continue to use the financial resources of its related parties in the future, 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 2016.

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.

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, chargeback’s from credit card companies, and allowances based upon actual history and management’s evaluation of current facts and circumstances.

Stock-based Compensation

Stock-based Compensation

We account for equity-based transactions with nonemployees under the provisions of ASC Topic No. 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees (“ASC 505-50”). ASC 505-50 establishes that equity-based payment transactions with nonemployees shall be measured at the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. The fair value of common stock issued for payments to nonemployees is measured at the market price on the date of grant. The fair value of equity instruments, other than common stock, is estimated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. In general, we recognize the fair value of the equity instruments issued as deferred stock compensation and amortize the cost over the term of the contract.

We account for employee stock-based compensation in accordance with the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation, which requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values. The fair value of the equity instrument is charged directly to compensation expense and credited to additional paid-in capital over the period during which services are rendered.

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, 2016 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 ($)	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual)
Working capital deficiency	$ 257,906
Note payable, related party	$ 110,000

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Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions (Textual)
Note payable, related party	$ 110,000
Mr. John Herzog [Member]
Related Party Transactions (Textual)
Note payable, related party	$ 110,000
Unsecured loans due description	The loans are unsecured, are current and due at any time.
Interest rate	18.00%
Interest rate terms description	12% of the interest is due and payable by direct deposit on the last day of each month. The remaining 6% is due at Maturity.