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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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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 2025

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 to Pay Yourself as an LLC: A Step-by-Step Guide

Understanding how to pay yourself as a business owner with an LLC can be crucial to both your personal and …

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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 in 2024

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 …

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Complete Guide to Creating an Irresistible Pitch Deck for Small Business Investors

Every entrepreneur looking for a small business investor has probably heard how important a pitch deck is. It offers the …