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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 to Get Funding for a Business

5 Steps to Get Funding for a Business Determine how much business funding you need Evaluate options for business funding …

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Revenue-Based Financing: Compare The Best Options

If your business has significant recurring revenues, revenue-based financing may provide growth capital without requiring you to give up equity. …

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How Long Can You Get A Business Loan For?

Whether you’re an established business borrowing for growth, a new business looking for startup financing, your top concern when you …

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What Can You Use An SBA Loan For?

SBA loans are popular small business loans because they offer attractive rates and terms, and may be available to small …

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Nav Small Business Grant Winner: Welly’s Real Fruit Ice Cream

Turning a converted horse trailer into a New Zealand-style ice cream shop has proven to be a winning recipe for …

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Passion and Persistence Propels Herban Frequency to Win Nav $10,000 Small Business Grant

“It’s so much more than the food. It’s about the love,” says Alexis Allen, founder of Herban Frequency. Blending her …

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Small Business End-of-Year Checklist & Planning

The end of the year is often seen as a perfect time to reflect and plan for the year ahead. …

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Best Banks For Small Business Accounts in 2023

Small business owners and founders of startups have a lot to consider when it comes to their business needs. On …

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Do You Need a Business Bank Account If You’re Self-Employed?

If you’re self-employed, whether as an independent contractor, freelancer, consultant or another type of small business owner, chances are you …