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We’re a diverse and distributed team of technologists working together to transform small business banking. We’re making bold moves and scaling quickly under the committed leadership of an executive team working on behalf of entrepreneurs and the forward-thinking banks that serve them.


How we work


Our core values help enable us to pursue an ambitious and important vision and to make an immediate impact in the lives of the entrepreneurs we serve. We believe in diversity of thought and perspectives, which is why we rotate authors on our team to ensure our blog content reflects varying viewpoints. This allows each SmartBiz team member to contribute to providing valuable resources to small business owners.

About the SmartBiz Editorial Process

Our writers and editors work hard to provide the most accurate and up-to-date blog posts. Our editorial process reflects our vision and standards and applies to all content. Learn more about how we write, edit, and fact check our posts:

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June 03, 2024

Small Business Guide to Filing a Beneficial Ownership Report

Update as of December 2024: The Beneficial Ownership Filing is no longer required as of now. A judge in Texas has issued a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the... Read More
April 14, 2024

National Small Business Week 2024: The Ultimate Guide

National Small Business Week (NSBW) is here once again, serving as a beacon of support for entrepreneurs and small business owners navigating the ever-evolving economic... Read More
March 05, 2024

Women-Owned Business Certification: Learn About How To Get Yours

More than 12 million firms in the United States are currently owned by women, collectively employing over 10 million people and generating an impressive $2.1 trillion... Read More
April 28, 2023

Beyond Small Business Week: How to Build a Sustainable Future for Your Business

Small businesses create jobs, drive innovation, and contribute to the vitality of our communities. However, these same businesses also face significant challenges in today's... Read More
October 24, 2022

What is the SBA? A Brief Overview and History

When running a business, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by the statistical success rate of entrepreneurs - or lack thereof. While there are various reasons some... Read More
October 20, 2022

What You Need to Know About Business Credit Reports

Your credit score and report help lenders get a general sense of the health of your business and, ultimately, your ability to repay a loan. If the information in your credit... Read More
April 24, 2022

How to Manage Business Finances in the Most Efficient Way

Managing a business and making it successful requires more than just a quality product. Good financial sense and planning are often the foundation of long-term success... Read More
March 30, 2022

10 Best Productivity Hacks Small Businesses Can Leverage Today

Businesses have finite resources, and a good manager knows how to use these resources effectively and efficiently. Hacks are about making processes and employees better Read More
March 17, 2022

Personalized Emails: How to Send Emails that Wow Your Recipients

We've seen a tremendous growth in the usage of email marketing in the last decade. No wonder—it's a relatively easy way to push out a message to customers or... Read More

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The SmartBiz® Small Business Blog and other related communications from SmartBiz BankSM are intended to provide general information on relevant topics for managing small businesses. Be aware that this is not a comprehensive analysis of the subject matter covered and is not intended to provide specific recommendations to you or your business with respect to the matters addressed. Please consult legal and financial professionals for further information.