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Meredith Wood

Meredith Wood is the Editor-in-Chief and VP of Marketing at Fundera, a marketplace for small business financial solutions. Specializing in financial advice for small business owners, Meredith is a current and past contributor to Yahoo!, Amex OPEN Forum, Fox Business, SCORE, AllBusiness and more.
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How to Take Your Home-based Business Into an Office

Meredith Wood | Feb 28, 2020

For many, operating a business from home is a convenient and enjoyable way to make a living. No wonder there are nearly 15 million home businesses in the U.S. alone—that’s half of all businesses in the country.

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7 Things Small Business Owners Should Prep to Ensure Funding Success

Meredith Wood | Jan 25, 2019

Small business owners know the value of preparation. Planning ahead is second nature to entrepreneurs, who are always thinking about the next step in their businesses. When it comes to business financing, preparation is key.

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How to Cover Payroll When Cash Flow Is Low

Meredith Wood | Dec 21, 2018

One of the most important promises that small business owners make is to pay their employees on time. Covering payroll may not always be simple, but it’s vital to the well-being of the business because employees who aren’t paid don’t stick around.

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Should You Use a Credit Card to Finance Your Startup?

Meredith Wood | Jan 27, 2017

Over the years, more and more small business founders are turning to credit cards as a viable source for financing a new business. And it’s not hard to see why startup business credit cards have become so popular. Thanks to the 2008 financial crisis, banks have become much more risk-averse, preferring to lend mostly to […]

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