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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

  • Fundbox

    American Express Business Blueprint offers business lines of credit to small business owners with fair credit. Our American Express® Business Line of Credit review has all the details.

    7 min read Jun 18, 2026
  • SmallBusinessLoans.com Review

    SmallBusinessLoans.com matches business owners to short-term financing and SBA loans through lending partners.

    7 min read Jun 18, 2026
  • Chase

    Chase business loans are available in 28 states, but you'll need to visit a branch to apply.

    8 min read Jun 18, 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 Jun 18, 2026
  • Triton Capital

    Triton Capital offers working capital, equipment and SBA loans. The online lender accepts fair credit borrowers, though businesses will need at least $350,000 in annual revenue. Check out our Triton Capital review to learn more.

    7 min read Jun 18, 2026
  • 1West Finance

    1West Finance is an online loan marketplace offering six main business loans from over 50 lenders. Its choices include loans for working capital, real estate, equipment and accounts receivable financing.

    8 min read Jun 18, 2026
  • Bank of America

    Bank of America offers a variety of business loans for established businesses with good-to-excellent credit. Check out our Bank of America business loans review for more information.

    9 min read Jun 18, 2026
  • Credibly

    Credibly offers working capital, business lines of credit and merchant cash advances. To learn more check out our Credibly business loans review.

    9 min read Jun 18, 2026