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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

January 16, 2019

Small Business Loans for New Business

Congratulations on taking the reins and starting your own business! Did you know that approximately 540,000 people become new business owners every month (according to The... Read More
January 04, 2019

SBA 7a Loans Turnaround Time

You’ve probably heard of SBA 7(a) loans as one of the most affordable, long-term financing options out there for your small business. When it comes to applying, being... Read More
December 20, 2018

Small Business Loans for Young Entrepreneurs

Even though an MIT study found that the average age of startup founders is around 42, young entrepreneurs are frequently making headlines for launching and running successful... Read More
December 18, 2018

Small Business Loans for Small Business

Whether you’re just starting out or have an established small business, an infusion of low-cost funds is a great way to grow and save money. Here are loan options for small... Read More
December 17, 2018

Commercial Real Estate Loans Rates

What is a Commercial Real Estate Loan? Read More
December 07, 2018

Small Business Loans for Truckers

Truck driving is one of the fastest growing jobs in America as 80% of all cargo is transported across the nation by trucks. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor... Read More
November 19, 2018

Small Business Loans for Existing Businesses

The ability to secure low cost funds is an advantage established businesses have over younger enterprises. New business owners often have to rely on high cost loans,... Read More
September 12, 2018

SBA 7(a) Checklist

SBA loans are one of the best options to help business owners grow and save. These government-backed loans have low rates, long terms and very low monthly payments. However,... Read More
June 01, 2018

5 Key SBA Loan Requirements for Existing Business

The SBA loan program has a dual reputation among small business owners. On one hand, SBA loans are known as the “gold standard” in small business funding due to low rates,... Read More

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