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Suzanne Robertson

Suzanne Robertson

About


Suzanne Robertson is a writer and editor based in Southern California. As a child, her father founded a law firm, allowing her to experience first hand the roller coaster ride of entrepreneurship while developing a deep respect for small business owners. Suzanne writes content specifically tailored to hard-working business owners and enjoys interviewing SmartBiz customers to learn about their journey. Suzanne always looks forward to spending time with her husband, two teenage daughters, and their rescue pup, Elvis Pawsley.


Background


Suzanne has worked as a writer and community manager for large brands, including WebMD, Disney Publishing Worldwide, iHeartMedia, and the Gannett/USA Today Network. She joined the marketing team of SmartBiz Loans in 2015 as the Senior Social Media and Marketing Content Writer. Her areas of expertise include small business financing options, small business operations, employee management, small business marketing, and more topics to help entrepreneurs improve their enterprise.


Education


Suzanne earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Oklahoma State University. She completed internships for the U.S. Senate in Washington, DC, ABC affiliate KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City, and for NBC’s Late Night with David Letterman in New York before moving to Los Angeles. Qualified writers with a fintech background are welcomed to submit guest blog posts for consideration.

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Posts By Suzanne Robertson

Employee Management
March 22, 2022

Key Areas of Improvement for Small Business Employees

Are you aware of the strengths and weaknesses of your employees? The team you’ve hired can make or break your business. It’s important to understand how the right... Read More
Business Marketing
March 21, 2022

5 Tips to Create Cool Gift Card Packaging For Your Business

Over the past decade, the gift card industry has seen tremendous growth, as gift cards have become more and more popular with both gifters and recipients. A survey... Read More
Employee Management
March 16, 2022

How Small Business Owners Can Compete for Talent in 2022

Recent research shows that small business owners are ready to hire but facing difficulty filling open positions. If you need to add employees, you can take steps to... Read More
Business Technology
March 14, 2022

Top 8 Reasons Why Stricter ID Verification Is Helpful for Business

A strict ID verification system is important for your business. Strong security, top-notch customer service, and having a reputation as a reliable company help your... Read More
Small Business Loans
March 13, 2022

How to Qualify for an SBA Loan

During the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Small Business Administration (SBA) supported small businesses through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund,... Read More
Employee Management
March 06, 2022

Employee or Independent Contractor: Which One Is Best for You?

As a small business owner, you have two choices when hiring: an employee or an independent contractor. Do you know the difference? Determining the right fit for your... Read More
Business Owners
March 04, 2022

International Women’s Day 2022: Celebrating Women Owned Businesses

Tuesday, March 8 is International Women's Day 2022. This is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and marks a... Read More
Business Technology
February 17, 2022

Small Business Automation in 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to small businesses quickly implementing digital solutions to stay ahead of the curve. The dictionary defines automation as “the... Read More
Business Finances
February 16, 2022

How Small Business Owners Can Deduct a Home Office from Their Taxes

It’s safe to say the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has completely altered how Americans work. Remote work is increasingly becoming the “new normal” as many... Read More

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