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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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Help! I’ve Got a D-U-N-S Number, Now What?

 Like many business owners, the retail store owner I spoke with told me she was trying to move away from …

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Credit Freeze vs. Fraud Alert vs. Credit Monitoring: What’s the Difference?

I was at the car dealership about to buy a car when my cell phone rang. The salesperson told me …

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7 Reasons Your Business Needs a Business Savings Account in 2023

If you’re a small business owner, a business bank account is a must. Most small business owners will benefit from …

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Will This New Credit Score Help You Get Approved?

One of the biggest frustrations with credit scores may disappear in the not-too-distant future. That pain point? The fact that …

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How to Win a Small Business Grant

When Rachel Irons won Nav’s first small business grant for her company Founding Foods,  it wasn’t just about the money. …

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There are Huge Business Benefits of Buying a Company Car

A company car can provide your small business with reliable transportation to get to appointments or job sites while also …

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These Services Can Help You Build Business Credit Faster

Many entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners find the process of building a company’s credit frustrating. It’s not terribly difficult …

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Will Bankruptcy Stop Me From Getting a Business Loan?

Entrepreneurs often plow through the most difficult of obstacles and won’t let anything stop them. Some won’t even let bankruptcy …

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Is LegalZoom Worth It For Your Small Business?

As an entrepreneur, you’ll find yourself learning about a lot of crucial aspects of running a business, including accounting, insurance, …