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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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December 18, 2019

11 Company Improvement Suggestions With Major Impact

Regardless of how big or small your company may be, there is likely room for improvement. For many companies, employee retention is key to growing a profitable business Read More
November 28, 2019

6 Tips to Ensure Quality Customer Service

Many businesses have similar products or services. How can yours rise to the top? One of the best ways to build a loyal customer base is to provide blue ribbon... Read More
November 26, 2019

iWALKFree Business Story

If you’ve ever been on crutches, you know the problem. They’re uncomfortable, awkward, and make it almost impossible to do everyday tasks. And that’s not all. Not only... Read More
October 30, 2019

How To Calculate Vacation Pay For Hourly Employees

Small businesses aren't required to offer paid vacation to employees, but this perk can help you attract better employees and keep your current workers happier.... Read More
October 11, 2019

Time Management Group Activity: 7 Workplace Activities

There are many benefits to working through a time management group activity with your team members. These games and challenges build camaraderie, improve teamwork... Read More
August 08, 2019

8 Direct Marketing Strategies You Can Benefit From

There are so many different marketing channels today, it can be tough to choose the right one to promote your business. However, there is a time-tested marketing... Read More
May 24, 2019

5 Most Important Financial Policies and Procedures for Small Business

A policy is a written set of ideas or plans used to make decisions. No matter what type of business you own, there are lots of workplace policies you should have in... Read More
May 21, 2019

10 Rapid Business Growth Problems You Should Be Aware Of

Fast-growing businesses can face financial, legal, staffing, and supplier issues. Don’t get blindsided, check out these rapid growth problems and tips on how to avoid... Read More
November 23, 2018

How Many Small Businesses Are There in the US?

You’ve likely heard that small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy. But why? We’ve dug into the details to give you a snapshot of small businesses and... 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.