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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

May 10, 2016

An SBA Loan is Helping this Thriving Small Business

Juan C. Vera and his wife are the owners and operators of a thriving small business, Best Waiters of Chicago, Inc. (BWC). Read More
February 13, 2016

SBSS Score: What Is It and How to Improve It?

When applying for an SBA loan, your SBSS Score has a big impact on whether your application is accepted or rejected. If you’ve never heard of the SBSS Score or are... Read More
January 29, 2016

Success Story: Prolific Author Michael Levin Ready to Expand

You might not know the name Michael Levin, but he is winning in the publishing world where success can be elusive for writers. Read More
December 10, 2015

Small Business Spotlight: E-ISG Asset Intelligence

Eric Beser was a software engineer working at large corporations, including NASA, for a number of years. Read More
November 25, 2015

From Football Player to Entrepreneur: A Success Story

Roby Darcus has the determination and discipline required to be a successful entrepreneur. Read More
November 04, 2015

Customer Spotlight: Savory Gourmet Catering

Right before an upscale wedding in the Washington DC area, the bride was distraught. The pies she had ordered instead of a traditional wedding cake didn’t arrive. What would... Read More
October 20, 2015

New Lease, New Equipment: Two SBA Loans Help Fuel Expansion

Forty miles east of Los Angeles, the lease for a 24,000 square foot building has been signed. Read More
September 26, 2015

One SBA Loan Helps Two Businesses Grow

Scott Stein is a true entrepreneur. With two robust small businesses, he is poised for growth with the help of an SBA loan from SmartBiz. Read More
September 15, 2015

An SBA Loan is Helping this Small Business “Clean Up”

Like many entrepreneurs, Bob Slinskey’s business ownership dream started as a part-time adventure. Read More

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