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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Changing Your Business Name? Don’t Put Your Credit at Risk

Changing your business name can be a lot of work, and, quite frankly, a hassle. But can it also put …

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5 Business Credit Card Misconceptions That Can Cost Your Business Serious Money

A business owner recently told me he had maxed out his personal credit cards to get his business off the …

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Get Some Sleep! Entrepreneurs’ Strategies for Coping With Newborns

I was a self-employed consultant when I became pregnant years ago, and had visions of working from my home office …

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How Fast Can You Take Care of Your Credit?

Advertiser’s Disclosure You’ve got a great business opportunity, but there’s just one thing stopping you: money. With the right financing …

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What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Credit Cards

  Bruce (not his real name) had been operating his pool service business in Arizona for almost seven years when …

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Are Unauthorized Business Accounts Hurting Your Credit?

If someone opened a loan, line of credit, or account in the name of your business, would you know? It’s …

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One in Five Business Owners Make This Big Money Mistake. Do You?

It’s a common mistake many owners make when they establish their businesses. Then they get busy, overwhelmed, or both, and …

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Smart Credit Strategies For Entrepreneurs Webinar

When you’re a business owner, strong personal and business credit scores can be an asset by helping you qualify for …

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How to Turn a Killer Recipe Into a Successful Food Business

What started as a hobby making sauerkraut has grown to a full-fledged business, thanks to passion, a few credit cards, …