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Rob Watts

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 Senior Editor at Bankrate.com. With over a decade of experience covering small business and tech content, Rob is 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

  • Best Small Business Loans of July 2025

    When it comes to choosing the best small business loans, our guide can help you compare the best rates and terms available to help you fund your business.

    22 min read Jul 23, 2025
  • Best Fast Business Loans In July 2025

    Bankrate evaluated the options to select the top business loans with fast funding times. Compare loan options to make an informed decision.

    18 min read Jul 23, 2025
  • 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 Jul 23, 2025
  • SmartBiz

    SmartBiz is a business loan marketplace that works with bank partners to offer SBA loans, term loans, lines of credit and alternative financing to small business owners with fair-to-excellent credit. Check out our SmartBiz business loans review to learn more.

    7 min read Jul 23, 2025
  • Creditfy

    Creditfy offers multiple business loans, including term loans, equipment financing and SBA loans. It states it has a 90 percent loan approval rating, which could help many small business owners who struggle to qualify for loans.

    8 min read Jul 23, 2025
  • PayPal

    PayPal makes it easy for small businesses to secure business loans. It has a fast approval process and offers a low minimum revenue threshold.

    7 min read Jul 23, 2025