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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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What Is a Trade Reference? A Guide to Trade Credit and Supplier Benefits

When you’re building your business, your suppliers can turn out to be some of your best creditors. They will often …

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9 Entrepreneurs Share Creative Strategies for Juggling Business and Family at Home

Running a business is hard enough without the added pressure of a full-blown economic crisis many are facing. There are …

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How to Pay Back an EIDL or PPP Loan

If your business received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) or Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, you may have determined …

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EIDL Alert: Why You Must Read the Fine Print In Small Business Contracts

On December 22, 2020 Congress passed the stimulus bill which includes new EIDL grants, new Paycheck Protection Program loans and …

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A Simple Checklist for a Successful Small Businesses Budget

John McCartney takes budgeting for this small business seriously. Every year he reviews previous year’s expenses for his business, Jmac …

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SBA Disaster Loans for Wildfires, Pandemics & Earthquakes

2025 has just started and dangerous wildfires in the Los Angeles area are destroying homes and businesses.  Resources are available …

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Should You Lease vs Buy Equipment for Your Small Business

When it comes to getting office equipment, tech equipment, or even heavy equipment you need to run your business, small …

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How Is a Line of Credit Different From a Credit Card?

When you’re a small business owner, there are going to be times when you need money. And when you do, …

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EIDL Grants No Longer Available But You May Still Get a Loan

On December 27, 2020 the President signed the stimulus and spending legislation that new EIDL grants, new Paycheck Protection Program …