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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

December 07, 2020

SBA 7a Loans for Medical Practice

Do you run a busy medical practice? To keep up with growth, you might need new equipment, updated software, or additional employees. If you’ve accumulated high-interest debt,... Read More
November 12, 2020

Small Business Loans for Cleaning Businesses

As business and property owners take precautions against the spread of the novel coronavirus, many are "deep cleaning." To create a safe space and avoid spreading the virus,... Read More
October 22, 2020

Small Business Loans for Bakeries

As consumers appetite for fresh baked goods and specialized recipes, it’s no surprise that more and more bakeries have been popping up across America. In addition to a... Read More
October 01, 2020

Small Business Loans for Bookkeeping Services

As the number of bookkeeping services continues to grow, it’s vital to stay competitive. If you have a bookkeeping business, strategies for success include marketing,... Read More
August 14, 2020

Small Business Loans for Dance Studios

The number of dance studios in the U.S. is steadily growing. The industry includes studios that offer classes focused on skills related to dance, including ballroom dancing,... Read More
July 30, 2020

Small Business Loans for Gardening Services

It is estimated that in 2019, the gardening services industry generated a combined total revenue of just over 99 billion U.S. dollar. The average spend was $503 per household... Read More
June 12, 2020

Small Business Loans for Ice Cream Shops

Operators in the ice cream store industry serve dessert-craving customers a range of frozen treats. The industry has grown in popularity and creativity offering not only ice... Read More
May 26, 2020

Small Business Loans for Pet Shop

By 2023, it's expected that the pet care industry will be worth $281 billion. Whether you own a bricks and mortar location or your business is online, the pet industry stays... Read More
May 22, 2020

Small Business Loans for Jewelry Store Owners

It’s been said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. That may not be true for all but the sale of jewelry today in the U.S. is booming. If you own a jewelry store, either... Read More

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