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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.


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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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October 01, 2020

Facebook Event Promotion Strategy Tips That Will Get You Best Results

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October 01, 2020

High-Low Pricing Strategy: What You Need To Know

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September 30, 2020

9 In-Store Marketing Strategies You Need to Implement Immediately

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September 30, 2020

5 Tips to Save on Credit Card Processing

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September 30, 2020

Restaurant Social Media Strategy: Top 8 Strategies to Grow Your Business

As the world becomes more technologically driven, it's important for your restaurant to adapt by implementing new ways to attract business. One way to grow your... Read More
September 30, 2020

9 Best E-commerce Platforms for Small Business

Being able to do business transactions completely online can be game-changing for small business owners, opening them up to a whole new market of potential customers... Read More
September 30, 2020

7 Common Retail Marketing Strategies

Retail marketing is essential for attracting an audience and converting them into loyal customers. It involves leveraging the benefits of your products, implementing a... Read More
September 30, 2020

7 Tips to Marketing a New Product Successfully

To bring your creation to your audience, it's important to market your product effectively. Product marketing is the process of using promotions and sales to show... Read More
September 30, 2020

6 Successful Types of E-commerce Business Models

If you're ready to grow your business, a great place to start is by figuring out which e-commerce business model suits your needs the best. There can be a lot of... Read More

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