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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

March 02, 2021

6 Ways to Focus on Finances for a 2021 Rebuild

2020 was a whirlwind of chaos and challenges, as businesses across the... Read More
March 01, 2021

5 Ways To Become an Effective Business Person

Success in the business world doesn’t come easily, no matter who you... Read More
February 24, 2021

How to get a PPP Loan if you are an Amazon Seller

Amazon sellers impacted by the pandemic have an excellent funding option... Read More
February 22, 2021

4 E-Commerce Marketing Trends for 2021: Master These and Dominate Your Competition

If you’re marketing an online store, a SAAS company, or pretty much... Read More
February 19, 2021

How to Win More Success in Your Negotiations

Do you find yourself often getting the short end of the stick when... Read More
February 18, 2021

Protecting Your Small Business Using Online Reputation Management

It’s easier to curate an admirable online reputation for your brand than... Read More
February 17, 2021

Paycheck Protection Program Loans for Sole Proprietors, Independent Contractors, and Gig Economy Workers

March 4, 2021 UPDATE: The Small Business Administration (SBA) has... Read More
February 17, 2021

5 Small Businesses Tips for Enhancing Website User Experience

The internet has rapidly turned the world into a 24/7 online economy -... Read More
February 16, 2021

PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) Loans for Minority, Underserved, Veteran, and Women-owned Businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury issued guidance Read More

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