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SmartBiz Team

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.

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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

November 19, 2019

Where to Shop in Austin on Small Business Saturday 2019

Are you ready for Small Business Saturday 2019? Here are the SmartBiz... Read More
November 13, 2019

7 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Social Media Marketing

In 2021, more than 3 billion people will be using social media. That's ... Read More
November 12, 2019

Where to Shop in the East Bay on Small Business Saturday 2019

The San Francisco East Bay is home to some of the most vibrant small... Read More
November 06, 2019

Four Ways to Promote Synergy Between Your Employees

Creating an effective workplace can be challenging. It can be difficult... Read More
November 05, 2019

Where to Shop in New York City on Small Business Saturday 2019

SmartBiz loves NY, and we also love shopping at these local businesses... Read More
November 04, 2019

3 Biggest Dangers of Implementing New Technology in Your Small Business

New technology, tools, and apps are exciting. It’s fun to see the new... Read More
November 01, 2019

11 Successful Customer Service Techniques

Customer service is all about problem solving, whether you're resolving... Read More
November 01, 2019

7 To-Dos for Successful Business Growth Management

If you own a fast-growing business, congratulations! It takes a lot of... Read More
November 01, 2019

7 Top Scheduling Apps for Business

Using an appointment scheduling app can save you money and time — a lot... Read More

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