Meredith Wood

GM, New Markets

Meredith Wood
Experience

Meredith Wood is the founding editor of the Fundera Ledger and a GM at NerdWallet.

Meredith launched the Fundera Ledger in 2014. She has specialized in financial advice for small business owners for almost a decade. Meredith is frequently sought out for her expertise in small business lending and financial management.

Featured In

Meredith is a monthly columnist for AllBusiness, and her advice has appeared in the SBA, SCORE, Yahoo, Amex OPEN Forum, Fox Business, American Banker, Small Business Trends, MyCorporation, Small Biz Daily, StartupNation, and more. 

Meredith recently contributed to Small Biz Daily on Using a Loan to Buy a Franchise, and to All Business on The Best Ways to Use a 0% Intro APR Business Card.

Education

Meredith has a bachelor’s degree in theatre performance and business from the University of Evansville. 

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Articles by Meredith Wood

Do Looks Matter in Making Money? (Infographic)
Does Your Education Impact Your Chances of Becoming a CEO? (Infographic)
Dress For Success: 8 Attire Tips from Famous Business Icons
Leadership and Advice
Leadership and Advice
Leadership and Advice
Do Looks Matter in Making Money? (Infographic)
Does Your Education Impact Your Chances of Becoming a CEO? (Infographic)
Dress For Success: 8 Attire Tips from Famous Business Icons
We analyzed the facial geometry of more than 1,000 billionaires using Face++’s face detection software to determine if looks matter in making money.
We analyzed the education of leaders who went on to lead the largest corporations to find out if your Alma Mater will impact your chance of being a CEO.
It can be challenging to determine what “dressing for success” means in your office. Check out our infographic for style tips from famous business leaders.
5 Different Kinds of Collateral Business Lenders Might Want to See
How to Grow Your Small Business on a Tight Budget
11 Types of Difficult Customers and How to Handle Them
Small Business Loans
Business Operations
Small Business Marketing
5 Different Kinds of Collateral Business Lenders Might Want to See
How to Grow Your Small Business on a Tight Budget
11 Types of Difficult Customers and How to Handle Them
Though small business lenders eased their requirements since the 2008 recession, personal collateral is still important if you're looking for financing.
If you’re among the entrepreneurs who wants to know how to grow your small business on a budget, here's exactly how to do it.
It can be challenging to know exactly how to handle a difficult customer, but with these 11 tips and tactics, you’ll be prepared to navigate any situation.
Do Looks Matter in Making Money? (Infographic)
Leadership and Advice
Do Looks Matter in Making Money? (Infographic)
We analyzed the facial geometry of more than 1,000 billionaires using Face++’s face detection software to determine if looks matter in making money.
Does Your Education Impact Your Chances of Becoming a CEO? (Infographic)
Leadership and Advice
Does Your Education Impact Your Chances of Becoming a CEO? (Infographic)
We analyzed the education of leaders who went on to lead the largest corporations to find out if your Alma Mater will impact your chance of being a CEO.
Dress For Success: 8 Attire Tips from Famous Business Icons
Leadership and Advice
Dress For Success: 8 Attire Tips from Famous Business Icons
It can be challenging to determine what “dressing for success” means in your office. Check out our infographic for style tips from famous business leaders.
5 Different Kinds of Collateral Business Lenders Might Want to See
Small Business Loans
5 Different Kinds of Collateral Business Lenders Might Want to See
Though small business lenders eased their requirements since the 2008 recession, personal collateral is still important if you're looking for financing.
How to Grow Your Small Business on a Tight Budget
Business Operations
How to Grow Your Small Business on a Tight Budget
If you’re among the entrepreneurs who wants to know how to grow your small business on a budget, here's exactly how to do it.
11 Types of Difficult Customers and How to Handle Them
Small Business Marketing
11 Types of Difficult Customers and How to Handle Them
It can be challenging to know exactly how to handle a difficult customer, but with these 11 tips and tactics, you’ll be prepared to navigate any situation.

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