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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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 …

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Start and Fund a Pressure Washing Business This Year

Mause Ramirez, owner of MCS Cleaning Services in San Francisco is known as Señor Ramirez to his customers and community. …

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Tees, Dreams, and Business Credit: How Blake Milam is Building a Resilient Business

When he started a t-shirt business in his dorm room, Blake Milam had no idea he was really building a …

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Business Broker Fees: A Complete Guide for Small Business Owners

Several years ago, my business partner and I decided it was time to sell a website we had worked on …

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How Do Tax Write-Offs Work for Small Businesses

Spend an hour on social media watching videos about small business tax deductions and  you’re likely to walk away thinking …