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

Article

Tradelines for Sale: Is it a Best Practice or Fake Shortcut? 

Buying tradelines (or renting tradelines) is often promoted as a way to quickly boost credit scores. But is it legit? …

Article

Small Business Tax Calculators

Small business taxes can be both a headache and an opportunity. They can be complicated, due to myriad tax requirements …

Article

15 Top AI Tools for Small Businesses in 2024

New AI tools are being released on a daily basis, and it’s easy to feel like you may already be …

Article

The Ultimate Guide to Factoring Companies for Trucking

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any small business. While it’s ideal to run a business where you get paid …

Article

The 9 Best Banks for Small Business Loans in 2024 (+Bonus)

Getting financing for your small business isn’t a matter of “if” but “when.” Sooner or later, your business is going …

Article

The Ultimate Small Business Guide to Financial Health

When you feel healthy, you feel good. The same is true of small businesses; being financially healthy allows your business …

Article

How to Handle a Business Credit Card When Your Business Name Changes

In a way, your business credit card is like a business card. It usually lists your business name along with …

Article

How To Calculate Inventory Turnover Ratio For Your Business

If your small business has inventory, knowing how fast it is selling will help you better understand the financial health …

Article

How to Get a Business Loan for Insurance Agents

An insurance business is appealing for any number of reasons, and one of them is the relatively low cost of …