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Suzanne Robertson

Suzanne Robertson

About


Suzanne Robertson is a writer and editor based in Southern California. As a child, her father founded a law firm, allowing her to experience first hand the roller coaster ride of entrepreneurship while developing a deep respect for small business owners. Suzanne writes content specifically tailored to hard-working business owners and enjoys interviewing SmartBiz customers to learn about their journey. Suzanne always looks forward to spending time with her husband, two teenage daughters, and their rescue pup, Elvis Pawsley.


Background


Suzanne has worked as a writer and community manager for large brands, including WebMD, Disney Publishing Worldwide, iHeartMedia, and the Gannett/USA Today Network. She joined the marketing team of SmartBiz Loans in 2015 as the Senior Social Media and Marketing Content Writer. Her areas of expertise include small business financing options, small business operations, employee management, small business marketing, and more topics to help entrepreneurs improve their enterprise.


Education


Suzanne earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Oklahoma State University. She completed internships for the U.S. Senate in Washington, DC, ABC affiliate KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City, and for NBC’s Late Night with David Letterman in New York before moving to Los Angeles. Qualified writers with a fintech background are welcomed to submit guest blog posts for consideration.

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Posts By Suzanne Robertson

February 16, 2022

How Small Business Owners Can Deduct a Home Office from Their Taxes

It’s safe to say the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has completely altered how Americans work. Remote work is increasingly becoming the “new normal” as many... Read More
February 10, 2022

A Guide To HIPAA Compliance Training For Employees

HIPAA compliance is essential in the healthcare industry because without it, patient data could become visible to malicious actors. With HIPAA guidelines in place,... Read More
February 09, 2022

Outdoor Dreams Business Story

A repeat SmartBiz customer shared his SBA 7(a) loan application experience online recently: Read More
February 01, 2022

Black History Month Small Business Guide 2022

To celebrate Black-owned businesses, Monday, February 1st through Monday, March 1st has been designated as National Black History Month. It’s a yearly celebration of... Read More
January 31, 2022

SmartBiz Awards $25,000 in Grants to Minority-Owned Small Businesses

In December 2021, SmartBiz Loans announced five new recipients of the SmartBiz Grant Program. The Program was established to support minority, women, and veteran... Read More
January 30, 2022

Tips for a Small Business Owner Filing Your First Tax Return

If you're a newly established small business owner, chances are that you will be filing your very first tax return. Tax code can be complex. We’ve outlined helpful... Read More
January 28, 2022

High-Low Pricing for Small Businesses

An important element of small business ownership is how to price your products or services. However, it’s not a simple guessing game. Pricing strategies are determined... Read More
January 25, 2022

Long Term Business Loans: Your Complete Guide

The benefits of long-term business loans, like an SBA loan with a 10-year term, can help you expand your business. Read More
January 25, 2022

FICO Liquid Credit Score: Understand Your Credit When Applying For Loans

Most people are familiar with their personal credit score. The FICO score is used in more than 90% of all underwriting decisions in the U.S. It works a bit differently... Read More

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