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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

October 09, 2020

How to Pay Sales Tax for Small Business: What to Look Out For

Knowing how to pay sales tax to the state can quickly prove more complex... Read More
October 09, 2020

Small Business Communication to Ease Anxiety in Times of Crisis

The coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis of 2020 has thrown small... Read More
October 08, 2020

Retained Earnings Calculation: The Ultimate Guide

When your small business earns revenue, you’ll likely use that revenue... Read More
October 08, 2020

Can a Small Business Get a Tax Refund? Learn More

As a small business owner, you might have a big question come tax time:... Read More
October 08, 2020

What Percentage Does a Small Business Pay in Taxes?

If one thing can be said for sure about taxes, it’s that they’re... Read More
October 07, 2020

First Time Business Owner Loans: 6 Best Loans For First Time Owners

Banks generally don't hand out loans to borrowers except those with... Read More
October 06, 2020

The Importance Of Having An Accountant From The Beginning

Accounting terminology and jargon can be very confusing when you’re... Read More
October 02, 2020

Where To Apply For Business Licenses and Permits and How To Do It

When you start a new business, there’s an extensive checklist to follow... Read More
October 01, 2020

Ecommerce Marketing Strategy: 7 Essential Marketing Strategies to Consider

E-commerce marketing strategies are methods online-based businesses use... Read More

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