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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

April 30, 2021

Anthony Baptista: Civil Matters Business Owner Story

Anthony Baptista has served in celebrity protection details from Los... Read More
April 29, 2021

Financial Forecasting: How to Prepare Your Budget

Forecasting is a valuable, sometimes overlooked, part of small business... Read More
April 29, 2021

Business Proposal Outline: 8 Elements to Include in Your Plan

According to research from the RAIN Group, you’ll likely need to speak... 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... Read More
April 29, 2021

12 Responsibilities of a Small Business Owner

Running a business comes with exciting opportunity, flexibility, and... Read More
April 29, 2021

Small Business Financial Management: Everything A Small Business Owner Should Know

Entrepreneurs are not always financial professionals. But it’s no secret... Read More
April 28, 2021

5 Ways Small Businesses Can Utilize Automation To Save Time And Money

There are endless advantages of using automation for your business. For... Read More
April 28, 2021

Cash Flow From Operating Activities: A Comprehensive Guide

You might have encountered cash flow from operating activities on your... Read More
April 27, 2021

How to Create a Balance Sheet for Your Business

When you’re applying for small business financing, you’ll probably find... Read More

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