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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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A Guide to Managing Variable Expenses in 2025

Running a successful business isn’t just about bringing in more sales. Managing your business expenses is also key to profitability. …

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Best Credit Card Processing Companies for Small Businesses: A Guide

Overview of Our Top Picks Keep reading to learn about how credit card processing works, and how to choose the …

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Is Cryptocurrency Good for Your Business

Staying competitive in your small business means looking for creative solutions to increase revenues. One way to stand out— and …

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How Is Small Business Financial Health Attained and Maintained?

You won’t have a business without sales. But to have a truly sustainable business, you need more than just enough …

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Everything You Need To Know About Cash Flow Analysis & Lending Options For Your Business

Key takeaways: Cash flow management makes or breaks a lot of businesses. Being able to pay your expenses from the …

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Business Credit Card Reward Options: Cash Back or Travel?

When you’re choosing a business credit card, you will have lots of credit card offers to choose from. Should you …

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How to Use a Restaurant Business Loan to Finance Your Expansion

Once you have a recipe for a successful restaurant, your next effort may be to expand. Unless you’re flush with …

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What Is Expansion Financing?

When your business is growing you may need financing to achieve your goals. Expansion financing refers to all types of …

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5 Financing Strategies to Recession-Proof Your Business in 2022

If you’re worried about the potential impact of a recession on your small business, you’re not alone. Business owners are …