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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

November 22, 2021

Small Business Saturday 2021: What to Look Out For

Although the pandemic is not entirely behind us, the approaching holidays give business owners a fantastic opportunity to increase revenue and promote their brand.... Read More
November 19, 2021

5 Key Factors to Consider Before You Buy Commercial Property

If you’re planning to invest in commercial real estate, you’ll want to put in some serious thought ahead of time. While any type of real estate might sound like a... Read More
November 18, 2021

Supply Chain Disruptions and Challenges for Small Businesses

The optimism of U.S. small business owners took a hit in September 2021 due to factors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as labor shortages and supply chain... Read More
November 15, 2021

Rebranding Steps for a Small Business

Small business owners spend a lot of time, resources, and money to establish their unique brand when starting out. But marketplaces, consumer activity, and your own... Read More
November 12, 2021

9 Reasons Why Insurance is Vital for Every Small Business

You have invested time and money in setting up a business, therefore, it helps to do everything you can to protect your assets. That is why insurance is so vital, no... Read More
November 12, 2021

Applications For Small Businesses That Every Entrepreneur Must Try Out

Running a small business can be incredibly stressful. There are dozens of tasks you need to do each day and an endless list of things to remember. If you're not... Read More
November 11, 2021

12 Best Free Accounting Software for Small Businesses

Shoebox accounting (tossing everything together and sorting it out later) can cripple your company. These days, small businesses need an accounting system that’s cost... Read More
November 10, 2021

9 Best Business Tax Software for Your Small Business

As a small business owner, your overall tax strategy should be to avoid penalties and audits while maximizing your credits and deductions. If you’re not working with a... Read More
November 10, 2021

Business Tax Extension: How to File for One

Did you know that both individuals and businesses are allowed to ask for a tax extension? There are several reasons you might want to file for a business tax... Read More

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