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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.


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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

July 06, 2021

How to Establish Business Credit: 8 Steps to Building Business Credit

Establishing business credit is important for an entrepreneur. But do you know what the term “business credit” means and how you can establish yours? Below, learn more... Read More
June 21, 2021

SBA 7a Loan Rates, Terms, Amount and Maturity

Are you looking for a low-cost loan with affordable payments? The Small Business Administration’s “flagship” program, the 7(a) loan, is one of the most affordable and secure... Read More
June 07, 2021

Small Business Marketing Strategies for 2021

It’s safe to say that the small business landscape will never be the same. The coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic decline has left entrepreneurs scrambling to... Read More
May 31, 2021

Best Books for Entrepreneurs During the 2021 Pandemic

The esteemed literary giant Dr. Seuss had these words to say about reading: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more... Read More
May 24, 2021

Restaurant Revitalization Funding Grants (RRFG) Now Available

It’s not a surprise that restaurants have been hit harder than any other industry during the pandemic. Although restaurant owners have access to emergency funding... Read More
April 29, 2021

12 Responsibilities of a Small Business Owner

Running a business comes with exciting opportunity, flexibility, and independence, but it’s also a major role to take on. Depending on your unique business situation,... Read More
April 29, 2021

Business Debt Management: Everything You Need to Know

The average US small business owner carries $195,000 of debt, according to a study by Experian. While some debt is necessary to run a successful business, expensive or... Read More
April 26, 2021

Business Growth Plan: The Comprehensive Guide

Here are the factors that should be included in a business growth plan. Pulling together the information below will give insight into your business today and serve as... Read More
April 21, 2021

19 Ways to Improve Business Operations the Smart Way

Each day presents a new opportunity to strengthen your business operations and move your company forward. It can be tough to know where to concentrate your energy. Our... Read More

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