Meredith Wood

26 posts

Meredith Wood is the head of content and editor-in-chief at Fundera, an online marketplace for small business financial solutions such as loans, credit cards and bank accounts. Prior to Fundera, Meredith was the CCO at Funding Gates. 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.

The Top 5 Startup Business Loan Options for Entrepreneurs

High-profile startups raised billions of dollars from venture capitalists in 2017, according to TechCrunch data. Even if you weren’t one of the lucky ones to attract VC money, you have more options than ever before...

byMeredith Wood

March 12, 2018

Why Every Entrepreneur Should Open a Business Line of Credit

Cash flow is one of the top concerns for small business owners and entrepreneurs, according to a recent report on the state of small business. That’s because having consistent cash flow is a necessity for...

byMeredith Wood

February 13, 2018

The 5 Best Ways to Fund Your Startup This Year

While it would be cool to pitch for investment on "Shark Tank," not everybody can, or needs to. So don’t worry if you don’t get the chance. The vast majority of startups get their initial...

byMeredith Wood

January 23, 2018

Embracing the Future: Should Your Business Accept Bitcoin?

Invented in 2009, Bitcoin is a fully digital form of currency. It has gained popularity over the years, with giants like Microsoft and Dell now accepting the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin is dependent on an underlying technology...

byMeredith Wood

January 11, 2018

5 Ways to Get Access to Working Capital (and Fast!)

Does your business need a fast cash injection? The good news? You have options. Remember: Businesses rely heavily on lenders, so don’t be hesitant to go to one. Nearly 75 percent of small business funding comes...

byMeredith Wood

December 4, 2017

Bad Credit? Business Credit Cards for Entrepreneurs

Business owners face credit dings or downright bad credit for various reasons. And when a less-than-stellar history follows you, the idea of restoring solid credit can seem daunting at first—but the steps to rebuilding credit...

byMeredith Wood

October 12, 2016