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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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4 Types of Crowdfunding: Which One Is Right For You?

So you could use a little cash injection for your small business, but you’re not sure you can get a …
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bankruptcy And Coronavirus

Many businesses are wondering if their business will survive the coronavirus slowdown or will have to shut down. Either way, …
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5 Reasons To Return Your PPP Loan

On December 22, 2020 Congress passed the stimulus bill which provides for new Paycheck Protection Program loans and other small …
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7 Questions About PPP and EIDL the SBA and Treasury Need to Answer ASAP

On December 27, 2020 the President signed the stimulus bill which provides for new for Paycheck Protection Program loans, emergency …
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unemployment Benefits for the Self Employed

This article has been updated with January 1, 2021 with information from the stimulus bill signed by the President December …
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Does An Owner Draw Count As Salary for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)?

This article was updated April 27, 2020 with additional guidance from Treasury. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) offers forgivable loans …
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Confused About PPP or EIDL? These Podcasts Can Help

If you’ve been trying to understand whether your small business can benefit from COVID-19 small business relief loans such as …
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Self-Employed: How To Apply For A Payroll Protection Program PPP Loan
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Can I Apply For EIDL or PPP For Multiple Businesses?

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