Gerri Detweiler

Gerri Detweiler

Known as a financing and credit expert, Gerri Detweiler has been interviewed in more than 4000 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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Calculating Annual Business Revenue 101: Why Is It Important?

“How much money do you make?” That would be a rude question if asked by a stranger, or even a …

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How to Start and Finance a Mobile IT Support Business in 2024

If you’re great at preventing, troubleshooting and fixing IT problems, you may be able to turn your skills into your …

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What the Visa Mastercard Settlement Means for Your Small Business 

Visa and Mastercard have reached an agreement with merchants in a twenty-year-old lawsuit that, if approved, could reduce the amount …

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Best Franchises to Own in 2024 and How to Finance One

Franchising is expected to continue to grow in 2024 according to the 2024 Franchising Economic Outlook, the International Franchise Association’s …

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Unlocking Business Credit: Leveraging Credit Karma for Business

If you’re interested in checking or building credit to qualify for credit cards or loans, you’ve probably heard of Credit …

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Everything You Need to Know about the SBA EIDL Hardship Accommodation Program

COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans were a lifeline for many small business owners during the pandemic. More than 3.9 million …

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Boost Your Restaurant Business with Google Reviews: A Complete Guide

Getting customers in the door is one of the biggest challenges for any business, including restaurant owners. You can serve …

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Small Business Loans vs Business Credit Cards: Making the Right Financing Choice

It’s great if your business grows without ever having to borrow a dime. But most businesses use some form of …

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Maximizing Rewards and Cashback with a Secured Business Credit Card

Business credit cards can be a great tool for small business owners. But most business cards require good credit to …