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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

  • Bluevine

    Bluevine offers a business line of credit to help business owners cover cash flow gaps and expand operations. Our Bluevine small business loans review has all the details.

    7 min read Aug 25, 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 Aug 25, 2026

  • Fundbox

    Backd is an online lender that offers fast, short-term loans to business owners with a credit score of 600 and above. Our Backd small business loans review has all the details.

    7 min read Aug 25, 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.

    9 min read Aug 25, 2026

  • Huntington National Bank

    Founded in 1866, Huntington National Bank is a regional bank with branches in 12 states. It offers business loans, including term loans, lines of credit and asset-based financing. The chain is also a top national issuer of SBA loans.

    7 min read Jun 18, 2026