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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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Sergeant Built: Nav $5000 Small Business Grant Winner

Joel McCoy started Sergeant Built in 2020 to bring custom, high-end carpentry services to the local Seattle community. McCoy is …
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JW Equine Services Wins Nav’s $10,000 Small Business Grant

A passion for her business and a clear plan to put her grant money to good use to grow it …
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Small Business Loans in Michigan

There are many reasons why small businesses thrive in Michigan, including a skilled workforce in cities such as Detroit, Lansing …
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The 7 Best Business Loans for the Self-Employed

Self-employed individuals, whether they are independent contractors, gig workers, or small business owners, often face challenges getting small business loans. …
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5 Places to Get Answers to PPP and EIDL Questions

Covid relief loans, such as the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) loans, have provided millions of …
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Small Business Loans in Florida

A small business loan can help your Florida-based small business take advantage of opportunities as well as navigate cash flow …
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Brewery Financing & Loans

Starting and running a brewery business can be expensive, with start-up costs that can easily top $1 million or more. …
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Daycare Loans: Child Care Business Funding

Starting or growing a daycare business can cost thousands, or tens of thousands, of dollars (or more) depending on the size …
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8 Things To Do After Your PPP Loan

You’ve gotten your PPP loan, spent it properly, and hopefully qualify for full forgiveness. Congratulations!  What’s next? Here are six …