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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The Free Resource That’s Helping This Business Grow to $1 Million In Sales

Shane and Melissa Nichols’ five-year-old business, Arkansas-based Medex Waste, is on track to bring in $1 million in revenue, thanks …

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Five Reasons Your Small Business Needs a Charge Card

Smart spending decisions can help make your small business successful. It’s not just about what you buy, though, but also …

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Entrepreneurs Share the Truth About “Do What You Love”

When my family relocated to Florida a number of years ago, it was in part because my husband loved fishing …

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Three Ways Entrepreneurship Can Save the Economy

Depending on whom you ask, the U.S. economy is “stuck in second gear,” already in another massive recession or—according to …

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Protect Your Credit Scores From Your Business

Recently I spoke with an entrepreneur who is running into a common hurdle while trying to grow his business: his …

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Why Do Lenders and Vendors Want Personal Guarantees?

Business owners are often asked to sign personal guarantees when they borrow or get terms from vendors for their business. …

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Let’s Help Close The Entrepreneur Earnings Gender Gap

If the gender gap between men and women’s wages isn’t troubling enough, take a look at the differences in earnings …

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How To Build Business Credit as a Sole Proprietor in 2024

The easiest, fastest and most common way to start and run a small business in the US is as a …

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What Is My NAICS Code? A Guide to Finding and Selecting the Right NAICS Code for Your Business

North American Industrial Classification System codes — or “NAICS codes” as they are commonly known — are six-digit codes that …