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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.

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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

Employee Management
November 09, 2021

Tips to Increase Productivity for Your Small Business

Productivity means a lot more than simply keeping busy. Busy work can lead to wasted time and energy, which inevitably causes frustration. As a business owner and team... Read More
Business Finances
November 08, 2021

Sole Proprietorship Business: How to Start Your Own

If you have no employees and you’re the only owner of your business, your business can be formed as a sole proprietorship instead of a limited liability company (LLC)... Read More
Business Marketing
November 08, 2021

How to Increase Sales with Engaging Newsletters

Businesses use email marketing to get noticed by as many customers as possible. 78% of marketers believe that email marketing is the key to attracting leads and... Read More
Business Finances
November 05, 2021

8 Sole Proprietorship Advantages You Should Know About

One of the major decisions an entrepreneur has to make is how to structure their business legally. A major factor in this decision is the size of your business. If... Read More
Employee Management
November 04, 2021

9 Types of Employees Explained: The Complete Guide

Hiring workers to help run operations is not a decision that business owners should take lightly. There are legal requirements that come with hiring employees vs.... Read More
Business Finances
November 04, 2021

How To Choose or Change Your Business Bank

Business owners used to be dependent on their local bank. These days, entrepreneurs have a ton of options, from large nationwide chains, to community credit unions, to... Read More
Employee Management
November 04, 2021

18 Employee Recognition Ideas Every Business Should Try

Looking to reduce turnover, improve performance, or just build a strong, engaged team? The common thread is employee recognition. This means acknowledging what your... Read More
Business Marketing
November 03, 2021

Public Relations to Grow Your Small Business

Is a public relations (PR) strategy part of your small business marketing plan? Even on a tight budget, PR is vital for small business success. You may not think... Read More
Business Finances
November 03, 2021

Can a Sole Proprietor Have Employees?

Sole proprietors don’t have to run the ship alone. Here’s what you need to know about hiring help for your small business. ... Read More

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