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Rob Watts

Former Senior Editor
  • 10
    Years of experience
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Startups and small businesses
  • Small business technology
  • Company formation
  • Project management
  • Brand building and management

About the author
Rob is a former Senior Editor at Bankrate.com. With over a decade of experience covering small business and tech content, Rob was passionate about giving readers the best possible information to help them make better decisions for their businesses.

Rob holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Public Relations from the University of Scranton. Previously, he worked as an editor for Forbes Advisor where he built and grew the company’s small business content while broadening his knowledge of evolving reader needs.

Based in New Jersey, Rob enjoys spending time with his family, reading, watching movies and cooking.
Rob wants you to know
Starting a new business venture of any kind involves learning a lot of new things, and progress isn’t always linear. My goal is to break down complex and intimidating topics and educate readers on a wide range of subjects so that they can make the best possible decisions for their business and team.

Measure twice, cut one. Having a firm strategy to execute can reduce failure, costs, and headaches in a profound way.

— Rob Watts

Rob's latest articles

  • National Funding

    National Funding provides short- and long-term loans to eligible business owners with a credit score of over 660. Check out our National Funding review for more information

    7 min read Aug 25, 2026

  • Live Oak Bank

    Live Oak Bank was a leading provider of SBA loans in 2022 and promises a personalized business lending experience.

    7 min read Aug 25, 2026

  • Lendzi

    Lendzi covers a variety of small business loans through a broad 60-partner network. Business owners can access short- and long-term loans, business lines of credit, equipment financing, merchant cash advances and more.

    7 min read Aug 25, 2026

  • Lendistry

    Lendistry, an online-based CDFI, offers term loans and non-revolving lines of credit to business owners in underserved communities. Check out our Lendistry Business loans review to learn more

    8 min read Aug 25, 2026

  • Lendio

    Lendio is a top service that helps businesses find financing for a variety of common expenses. Fill out one application to be matched with 75+ lenders.

    9 min read Aug 25, 2026

  • Kiva

    Kiva microloans operate on a crowdfunding, peer-to-peer model. They have minimal requirements and could be a good option for smaller businesses or startups.

    7 min read Aug 25, 2026

  • iBusiness Funding

    iBusiness Funding’s streamlined application and potentially low rates are tailored to low-risk small businesses.

    7 min read Aug 25, 2026

  • Fundible

    Fundible uses in-house financing and a network of partners with a goal to help small businesses that often get denied with traditional banks. Check out our Fundible small business loans review to learn more.

    9 min read Aug 25, 2026