Gerri Detweiler
Articles by Gerri Detweiler
From Barter to Billion $ Deals: A History of Business Credit & What You Need to Know in 2024
The history of money is a history of credit. While many people believe money was created to make a cumbersome …
Business Credit Building and Monitoring: Nav vs Credit Sesame – Which is Best for You
Business owners looking to take their credit to the next level have lots of options when it comes to apps …
Build Business Credit by Keeping Cash Flow High and Overhead Low
It sounds like entrepreneurial nirvana: a business with high cash flow and low overhead. For some business owners, it’s reality. There …
The Role of Credit Scores in Securing Business Financing: What You Need to Know
Key points: What Is the Purpose of Credit? Credit allows a person or business to make purchases they could not …
Can You Use a HELOC to Start a Business? Pros, Cons, and Alternatives
There are three trends that are converging to make HELOCs an increasingly popular choice for starting a business. 1. Americans …
Do Subscriptions Build Business Credit?
In the world of personal credit, getting credit for monthly payments for subscriptions—like your cell phone bill or Netflix subscription—has …
The Biden Plan to Cap Credit Card Late Fees and Does It Apply for Business Cards?
I was on vacation when I forgot to pay one of my credit cards. When I returned home a few …
Hard Inquiries vs Hard Credit Checks vs Derogatory Marks: What You Should Know
When it comes to understanding what affects your credit scores, the lingo can be confusing. What are hard inquiries vs …
7 Business Credit Challenges Small Businesses Face
Credit and financing are challenges that many business owners don’t realize they face until they need it. Machinery breaks, …