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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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October 25, 2019

19 Must-Have Small Business Management Apps

There are countless small business management apps that can help you with a wide array of tasks. Whether you're trying to upload expense reports to the cloud or you're... Read More
October 25, 2019

8 Tips Creating a Positive Work Environment

Happy employees are generally loyal and productive employees. They tend to be more engaged and less stressed than unhappy employees, and they enjoy coming to work each... Read More
October 25, 2019

Customer Empathy Map: What You Should Know

A customer empathy map is a collaborative tool used to better understand your targeted customer. As a team, you and your coworkers will answer questions and fill out... Read More
October 22, 2019

Where to Shop in Los Angeles on Small Business Saturday 2019

When you’re ready to do some holiday shopping in Los Angeles, skip the madness of Black Friday. Do you really want to camp outside of a Best Buy? Shop on Saturday,... Read More
October 17, 2019

HR Services For Small Business

Small business owners know that the most important asset to a business is the people who help run it. Human resources management exists to create the best work... Read More
October 17, 2019

Where To Advertise Online: 8 Top Places

There are dozens of options to choose from when you're considering where to advertise online. From large paid search platforms to local directories, you can reach... Read More
October 17, 2019

Why and How You Should Have Videos In Your Content Marketing Strategy

The role of video in content marketing is a significant one. There’s no denying its growing popularity, which is why people are jumping on the bandwagon by using... Read More
October 16, 2019

14 Different Types of Management Styles Explained

Leadership skills are crafted through practice and hard work. However, there are a variety of ways to be a good leader and that might incorporate different methods at... Read More
October 15, 2019

Where to Shop in San Francisco on Small Business Saturday 2019

This Small Business Saturday, the SmartBiz team is sharing our top picks for the local gems in our cities. From eateries to art studios to boutiques, here are some of... Read More

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