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Gerri Detweiler

Known as a financing and credit expert, Gerri Detweiler has been interviewed in more than 4500 news stories, and answered over 10,000 credit and lending questions online. Her articles have been widely syndicated on sites such as MSN, Forbes, and MarketWatch. She is the author or coauthor of five books, including Finance Your Own Business: Get on the Financing Fast Track. She has testified before Congress on consumer credit legislation.

Articles by Gerri Detweiler

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Wells Fargo Business Secured Credit Card Review

A credit card can be a useful business tool that makes it easier to keep track of your business expenses …

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How to Find and Apply for SBA Loans for Veterans

Current SBA Loan Programs The Small Business Administration generally doesn’t make loans directly— with the exception of loans within the …

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Business Loan Requirements: How to Qualify for a Business Loan

If you’re applying for small business financing (or thinking about it), no doubt you want your application to be approved. …

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Can You Use a Personal Loan for Business?

Separating your business and personal finances is a good way to run your business. Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple. …

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How to Find and Qualify for SBA Startup Loans

One of the most notable partners in the business financing space is the Small Business Administration (SBA). Their small business …

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SBA Loan Calculator: Estimate Your SBA Loan Payments

Getting an SBA loan can be an excellent way to finance your next big business milestone, whether you receive an …

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Cash Flow vs. Profit: What’s the Difference?

Even if your small business is profitable, you can risk running into cash flow problems. How?  If you don’t have …

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The Best Chase Ink Alternatives

The Chase Ink credit card family is a popular choice for small business owners who want to easily earn points …

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Equipment Leasing for Small Businesses: What You Need to Know

Most businesses need the right equipment to be successful. Commercial equipment—whether that’s an industrial mixer for a bakery, computers for …