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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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Best Credit Cards for Contractors & Construction Businesses

Most contractors drive around a full-size pickup truck with hundreds of pounds, and often use thousands of dollars of construction …

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Business Profitability: 13 Tips for More Revenue

A business that brings in a lot of revenue isn’t always successful. Sometimes robust sales can hide the fact that …

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19 Email Newsletters That Will Make You a Better Entrepreneur

It’s true that some of the best things in life are free– and it’s especially true of some of the …

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The Single Best Productivity Tip I Ever Received

There’s no shortage of productivity tips that promise you you’ll get twice as much done in half the time, and …

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Why Time in Business Matters to Lenders

If you’re a business owner, you know time is a precious resource. But did you know it can also play …

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Can a Business Owner Build Credit Without a Social Security Number?

Savvy small business owners establish good personal and business credit. But some entrepreneurs find it additionally challenging to build credit …

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16 Side Hustle Ideas You Can Start Today

When it comes to work, sometimes one paycheck just isn’t enough.  Or, conversely, maybe a full-time job just isn’t in …

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Do Credit Repair Letters Actually Work?

If your credit scores are bad, or not as strong as you’d like them to be, you may be researching …

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Do You Have a Tax Lien? There May Be Good News on the Horizon

For those stressed out because they owe tax debt, there’s some good news on the horizon. As we approach the …