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Our team


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.

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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November 02, 2020

Small Business Audit

The word “audit” can strike fear into the heart of even the most financially compliant small business owner. An audit can cause stress and mountains of frustrating... Read More
November 02, 2020

Small Business Set Aside: What it is and How it Works

As a small business owner, you can access a steady new revenue stream through government contracts intended for small business owners. Since larger businesses often... Read More
October 28, 2020

How to Close Your Books at the End of the Year 2020

Closing your books at the end of the year, also known as “year-end accounting,” is a set of procedures to complete at the end of a company’s financial year. Here’s... Read More
October 27, 2020

Things you should include in your job posting to get only the best responses

Attracting and finding candidates to work for your business is more important than ever. During the pandemic, some businesses will be hiring to help rebuild their... Read More
October 26, 2020

How to Discuss Politics at Work 2020 – Do’s and Don’ts

As Mark Twain so eloquently put it, "Common etiquette says not to talk about politics, sex, religion, or money. But these are the most interesting things to discuss!"... Read More
October 23, 2020

How to Reopen Your Construction Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The construction industry is one of the primary engines of the economy. With plenty of stakeholders, including investors, contractors, suppliers, and construction... Read More
October 21, 2020

How to Take Your Business From a Startup to a Success Story

Over 620,000 new businesses are started in the United States annually. If you have recently started your own business, your main goal is probably making it a success.... Read More
October 19, 2020

How to Create a Seasonal Marketing Campaign

Your business is likely already investing in marketing campaigns to promote your products and services. But don’t ignore seasonal marketing campaigns — the process of... Read More
October 16, 2020

3 Easy Yet Effective Ways to Increase Your Ecommerce Sales

Ecommerce is an incredibly complex field, and it can also be intensely competitive. Marketers often have trouble finding ways to sustainably increase traffic and sales. Read More

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