Meredith Wood

Meredith Wood is 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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5 Signs a Potential Partner Could Hurt Your Business

Starting a business venture with a friend sounds like a great plan—what could go wrong? If they’ve been a loyal friend and a positive influence on your life, why wouldn’t they do the same for…

The Biggest Reason You’re Losing Talented Employees

When you hire someone new, you invest a lot of time and money up front. In fact, The Society for Human Resource Management estimates the cost of each new hire is more than $4,000 for…

3 Best Business 0% APR Credit Cards for Business

Getting your hands on capital to help grow your business is easier said than done. Especially if you’re just starting out, you may have a tough time qualifying for a business loan from a bank,…

How to Get a Business Loan in 3 Easy Steps

No matter where you stand regarding your business, there’s a good chance you will, at some point, need to find a source of outside funding. Small business owners in every stage of the business life…

Invoice Upgrades That Will Help You Get Paid on Time

As a small business owner, cash flow is often tight and you need to get paid on time. But, unfortunately, late payments are an all-too-common pain point, throwing a wrench in overall business operations. While…

6 Reasons to Absolutely Avoid Mixing Your Personal and Business Finances

When you first start your business, it can feel like your company is an extension of yourself. It’s easy to let your personal and business finances mix together, especially if you’re not making a profit…