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Meredith Wood is a member of the small-business team at NerdWallet. Prior to this, she was a VP at Fundera where she founded the Fundera Ledger. She has specialized in financial advice for small-business owners for over a decade.

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IRS Form 8832: Instructions and FAQs for Business Owners

Meredith Wood
May 11, 2022

What is IRS Form 8832? IRS Form 8832, “Entity Classification Election,” is a form business owners use to tell the IRS how to classify a business for federal tax purposes. Businesses…

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Loans to Start a Farm: Top Farm Financing Options

Meredith Wood
Dec. 30, 2021

If you’re looking for business loans to start a farm, we don’t need to tell you that farming is a tough business. Not only is it capital intensive, but markets…

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How Much Is a Small Business Loan?

Meredith Wood
Dec. 30, 2021

When it comes down to it, business loan costs depend on a number of factors—the loan amount, the interest rate, the repayment schedule—and of course, the type of loan product…

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Commercial Bridge Loans: The Ultimate Guide

Meredith Wood
Dec. 29, 2021

If you’re looking for business financing—particularly to purchase or fund a real estate project—you may have come across commercial bridge loans. Bridge loans, however, are a very unique type of…

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Indiegogo vs. Kickstarter: Which Should You Choose?

Meredith Wood
Dec. 29, 2021

As an entrepreneur, you’re constantly innovating and coming up with another big idea—and seeking funding to turn that idea into a reality. And if you don’t have the financial and…

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How to Close a Business: Your 5-Step Checklist

Meredith Wood
Dec. 28, 2021

Although everyone aims to succeed when starting a business, the reality is that some entrepreneurs, unfortunately, don’t. It might be because things aren’t working out, it might be because you have…

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Everything Guide to SBA Hotel Loans: What to Know and How to Get One

Meredith Wood
Dec. 28, 2021

If you’re starting a hotel business or expanding an existing one, you already know that you have a massive undertaking on your hands. All of the moving parts within the…

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How to Get a Business Loan With No Money in the Bank

Meredith Wood
Dec. 28, 2021

There are so many driving factors behind the search for a small business loan, but the most common of all is to get access to cash so you can nurture…

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BBB Rating: How to Get an A+ Rating From the Better Business Bureau

Meredith Wood
Dec. 28, 2021

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is one of the largest and most respected independent business review organizations in North America, and its A+ rating is a fantastic testament to a…

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The 6 Best Retail Business Loans, According to Your Needs

Meredith Wood
Dec. 27, 2021

Picking the best retail business loan for your specific needs means knowing where to look. We suggest you start with the top six business loans for retail: SBA 7(a) loans. Best for…

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