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SmartBiz Team

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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.

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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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Posts By SmartBiz Team

September 17, 2020

Negative Retained Earnings: Definition, Impacts, and Effects

Your business’s balance sheet is filled with figures that spell out your business’s financial health. It may be tempting to keep things simple with a final profit or... Read More
September 17, 2020

1099 or W-2: Which Is Better For An Employee?

Congratulations on your new hire! Whether this is the first or 20th employee you’re adding to the payroll, you have some important decisions to make, including... Read More
September 07, 2020

How To Ask Customers To Pay Their Outstanding Balance

Your cash flow depends on invoices being paid in a timely manner. However, not every client or customer will pay the money they owe you on schedule. If asking for... Read More
August 24, 2020

Black Business Funding: Top Financing Options

Good news: There are now more than 8 million minority-owned businesses in America. Bad news: Minorities are still having a much harder time accessing small business... Read More
August 18, 2020

Business Story | TriFytt Sports

Before SmartBiz, Andrew had credit card and short term loans with interest rates as high as 20%. With two SBA loans, he’s paid off high interest debt and funded... Read More
July 27, 2020

How to Calculate Total Current Assets

The current assets formula, sometimes called the total current assets formula, is a key indicator of your business's short-term financial health. Your goal should be... Read More
July 14, 2020

Small Business Working Capital Loans: The Best Options

If you’re in need of working capital to keep your business humming along, a low-cost loan can be a great solution. Here’s what you need to know about how a small... Read More
July 06, 2020

Bookkeeping vs. Accounting: Main Differences & Similarities

Every business owner should know that although accounting and bookkeeping accounting are both important business functions, there are differences. Both accountants and... Read More
June 18, 2020

Can I get an SBA 7(a) loan if I already have an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)?

Have you received an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) to support you through the coronavirus economic downturn? If so, you have additional options to help... Read More

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