Gerri Detweiler

Known as a financing and credit expert, Gerri Detweiler has been interviewed in more than 4000 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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How to Get Funding For a Business Idea

You’ve got a killer idea for a new business, but the main hurdle standing in your way is money. A …

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Build Credit With Business Charge Cards

Charge cards can be an excellent way to build business credit, and offer a number of other key benefits for …

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Business Credit, Cash Flow and Lenders: What You Should Know in 2024

Key Takeaways It’s Still Possible to Access Capital in 2024 Interest rates have been rising. And some borrowers are finding …

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12 High Cash Flow Businesses to Start in 2024

When you think of what makes a successful business, it’s likely you think of a high cash flow business. It …

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How Much Business Debt is Healthy

Just like it’s difficult to imagine buying a home or even a car without a mortgage or car loan, small …

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How Much Does It Cost To Open a Laundromat

If you open or purchase a laundromat, you’ll be in good company. There are about 30,000 coin laundries in the …

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7 Tips to Prepare Financially for Small Business Saturday

“What’s Small Business Saturday?” a shop owner asked me recently. She told me she had just opened weeks before, and …

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How to Build and Fund a Staffing Agency

There were about 25,000 staffing and recruiting agencies in the US before the pandemic, and total sales grew to $168 …

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13 Financial Mistakes Business Owners Make (and How to Fix Them)

Like in life, when it comes to running a business, you’re probably going to make mistakes. Knowing what to expect …