Gerri Detweiler

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 Tariffs Can Impact Your Small Business: An Up-To-Date Guide 

Key Takeaways Tariff Updates Last updated 1/21/2025 The US International Trade Commission publishes the Harmonized Tariff Schedule which you can …

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Personal Credit Guide For Business Owners: What You Need to Know

If you spend time online researching credit for small business owners, you’ll no doubt come across social media posts or …

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How to Get Money to Start a Business in 2025

Key takeaways: Three years ago, Phil Magic was working as a restaurant manager when he started a pressure washing business …

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SBA Working Capital Line of Credit: Everything Small Businesses Need to Know

Key takeaways: As a small business owner, having access to working capital can make the difference between taking advantage of …

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Top Business Loans and Grants for Native American Entrepreneurs in 2024-2025

There are about 49,000 American Indian and Alaska Native-owned small businesses in the US, according to US Census Bureau research. …

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Complete Guide to Credit Card Balances, When to Pay and When to Hold for SMBs

Key Takeaways “I’m a big proponent of credit cards for my businesses,” says entrepreneur Brooks Conkle. “For one, using a …

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Why Year-End Tax Planning Matters for Small Businesses

The year-end is already hectic for many businesses. Trying to finish up your bookkeeping and handling year-end tax planning can …

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When Can Your New Small Business Get a Business Loan

Getting a small business loan for your new venture can feel like a catch-22: it takes money to make money. …

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D-U-N-S Number Lookup

If you run a small business, you’ve no doubt heard the expression: “Know your numbers”. While that advice often refers …