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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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COVID Disaster Loans (EIDL) Vs Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans

On December 22, 2020 Congress passed the new stimulus bill which includes new Paycheck Protection Program loans and new EIDL …
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Frequently Asked Questions About CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans for Small Business

Updated December 28, 2020 with information about new PPP loans included in the stimulus and spending legislation. The Coronavirus Aid …
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Frequently Asked Questions About Applying for SBA Disaster Loans (EIDL) Due to Coronavirus

Updated September 10, 2021 to include new SBA guidance. Small business owners impacted by the coronavirus crisis may want to …
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This Service Provides Free Expert Advice for Your Small Business Debt

Trying to figure out how to handle your business debts? Expert advice for your small business debt is available. Here’s …
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This 0% Interest Small Business Loan Just Got Better

For some small business owners, a small loan may be what they need to help their business pivot in our …
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Should I Do Business as a Separate Business Entity?

Key takeaways: When you’re starting a business, you may want to get down to business, and bring in money as …
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14 Options If Your Small Business Can’t Pay Its Bills

The past few years have been rough for many businesses. Your small business may have trouble paying its bills due …
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Complete Guide to Business Debt Consolidation for Small Businesses

What Is Business Debt Consolidation? With business debt consolidation, you get new financing to pay off existing loans. The ideal …
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Guide to Refinancing Business Loans

For many small business owners, business loans are critical to financing company growth and development. The savviest entrepreneurs keep their …