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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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How Do Student Loans Affect My Business Credit Score? Exploring the Link Between Personal Debt and Business Creditworthiness

Many borrowers with student loan debt are facing the tough reality that the student loan cancellation they had hoped for …

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Can Business Owners Can Use Payday Loans for Their Business?

Business owners are often risk-takers, and are willing to pursue their dream despite obstacles in their way—even if that hurdle …

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Overwhelmed by Business Finances? 7 Surefire Ways to Manage Your Business Finances Better

Sales and marketing, marketing, market research, product development, and customer service. These are just some of the areas that entrepreneurs …

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Thinking about Opening a Bar in 2024? Here’s a Complete Guide to Getting Started in the Bar Business

The neighborhood bar is built into the fabric of many American towns and cities. If you have a passion for …

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Brief Introduction To Business Name Generators

Choosing a creative business name is one of the first steps for any startup. Picking out a good business name …

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What You Need To Know About Personal vs Business Expenses

Credit cards are a popular way to pay for purchases. They offer a convenient and safe way to pay for …

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The Fastest Ways to Add Business Tradelines and Build Credit in 2025

When it comes to your small business, you probably want to get results fast. Building business credit is no exception—you …

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How Cash Flow Problems Start and How to Fix Them

“It was a lot of things. Got too big too fast.” That’s Sydney in Episode 5 of the hit TV …

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How to Make the Leap from Residential to Commercial Cleaning in 2024

If you run a cleaning company focused on residential house cleaning but are looking to expand your small business, it …