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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

August 02, 2021

Tips for Small-Business Owners Paying Down 2021 Pandemic Debt

The COVID crisis has lessened but managing lockdowns, mandates, safety,... Read More
July 28, 2021

17 Great Marketing Ideas for Small Business

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July 28, 2021

Local Business Marketing: 17 Most Efficient Strategies

Every company needs an effective marketing strategy, but local... Read More
July 28, 2021

20 Best Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

Marketing is all about reaching the people who’ll find value in your... Read More
July 27, 2021

Government Funding Options for Small Business Owners in 2021

The pandemic did a number on small businesses across the United States.... Read More
July 27, 2021

Killer Social Media Tips for Small Business

Social media continues to advance with new platforms and marketing... Read More
July 27, 2021

15 Companies That Use Social Media Marketing Effectively

Facebook! Twitter! Instagram! Pinterest! Where should a business owner... Read More
July 27, 2021

Online Advertising for Small Business Owners

Online advertising is more important than ever and should be part of... Read More
July 27, 2021

12 Branding Tips for Small Business

Brand building may seem like something just for big names like Pepsi or... Read More

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