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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

July 08, 2021

Data Organization Tips for Your Small Business

Small business owners sometimes let data management and organization... Read More
July 08, 2021

Small Business Failure Rate: Why Do They Fail?

It's often reported that more than half of small businesses fail during... Read More
July 07, 2021

What is the SBA’s Community Navigator Pilot Program?

Although the Paycheck Protection Program has concluded as of the end of... Read More
July 06, 2021

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

Establishing business credit is important for an entrepreneur. But do... Read More
June 29, 2021

Lean Business Planning and Your Small Business

Do you have a business plan? If not, you’ll be happy to hear that there... Read More
June 28, 2021

Coronavirus Face Mask Requirements and Reopening Information 2021

In late May, Chipotle, Starbucks, CVS, and Target announced that they... Read More
June 23, 2021

Small Business Mistakes to Avoid in 2021 and Beyond

With all of the turmoil affecting small businesses across America,... Read More
June 21, 2021

Top 6 Small Business Promotion Ideas in 2021

What a year! 2020 presented challenges that caught many small business... Read More
June 15, 2021

Quick Ratio Formula for Small Business: Definition, Formula and Examples

Knowing the current financial health of your business is essential for... Read More

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