Gerri Detweiler

1 week ago | signshop.com | Gerri Detweiler |Alex Marcheschi

Every industry has its own lingo. In the sign industry, terms like ballast, canopy, channel letter and push-through all have meanings that may not be apparent to someone outside the business. As a business owner, there is financial lingo that you’ll need to learn–not just to speak to your accountant or a banker–but also to make better decisions about your business.

1 week ago | medium.com | Gerri Detweiler

And key pitfalls to watch out forHouse sitting has allowed us to travel affordably, and work remotely, throughout the US and internationally. We’ve stayed for 7 weeks in Crete, 5 weeks in Madeira, Portugal, 2 weeks in the Algarve in Portugal, a few weeks on a beautiful 1-acre property in Portland Oregon where we ate fresh fruits and vegetables from the garden every single day, and spent no money at all on lodging during these stays.

1 month ago | bakemag.com | Gerri Detweiler

When you quote a customer for a big order, you probably have a checklist of questions you like to ask:What’s their budget? Do they have a clear picture of what they want? Are their expectations realistic? The companies you do business with probably also have a way to screen businesses they work with. They may look at your experience and reputation, your capabilities, and if credit of any kind is involved, they probably check your business credit.

2 months ago | allbusiness.com | Gerri Detweiler

A business owner recently told me he had maxed out his personal credit cards to get his business off the ground, causing his personal credit scores to suffer. As a result, he's had trouble getting traditional financing, but he doesn’t regret it. “You do what you have to do,” he says. However, things would have been a lot easier for him if he had understood the benefits of using a business credit card from the very beginning. This person's story isn’t uncommon.

2 months ago | bakemag.com | Gerri Detweiler

Picture this: Your bakery's wholesale orders have doubled, and you need a new commercial mixer fast. And maybe you also need to expand to a larger space. Opportunities to grow can also feel daunting. How will you pay for them? Understanding business and personal credit, and leveraging them strategically to get financing, can be the key to turning these kinds of opportunities into reality.