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

Are You Ready for The Next Generation? How to Prep Your Workplace for Gen Z (Infographic)
Personal Guarantee: Everything to Know Before Signing
How Small Business Owners Can Avoid Burnout At Every Stage of Their Business
Leadership and Advice
Small Business Loans
Leadership and Advice
Are You Ready for The Next Generation? How to Prep Your Workplace for Gen Z (Infographic)
Personal Guarantee: Everything to Know Before Signing
How Small Business Owners Can Avoid Burnout At Every Stage of Their Business
The next generation is making its way to the workforce, so it’s time learn how to successfully recruit and work with gen Z
A personal guarantee can be risky, especially if you don't understand the terms and conditions. Here is everything you need to know before signing.
While being a small business owner won’t always be easy, it’s important to mind your workload and take steps to avoid burnout.
Get Your Business Cash Flow Positive ASAP: The Total Guide
Most People Would Not Loan Their Loved Ones Money to Start a Business [Survey]
Paydex Score: Breaking Down the Dun & Bradstreet Business Credit Score
Business Finance
Small Business Loans
Business Credit
Get Your Business Cash Flow Positive ASAP: The Total Guide
Most People Would Not Loan Their Loved Ones Money to Start a Business [Survey]
Paydex Score: Breaking Down the Dun & Bradstreet Business Credit Score
Profit is an important measure of success, but what you really want to ensure survival is to get your business cash flow positive. Here's how.
We ran a survey that asked whether or not people would loan a friend or family member money and found almost 4 in 5 people would not.
What is a Paydex score, and why is is important? Here's what you need to know about your business credit score.
Are You Ready for The Next Generation? How to Prep Your Workplace for Gen Z (Infographic)
Leadership and Advice
Are You Ready for The Next Generation? How to Prep Your Workplace for Gen Z (Infographic)
The next generation is making its way to the workforce, so it’s time learn how to successfully recruit and work with gen Z
Personal Guarantee: Everything to Know Before Signing
Small Business Loans
Personal Guarantee: Everything to Know Before Signing
A personal guarantee can be risky, especially if you don't understand the terms and conditions. Here is everything you need to know before signing.
How Small Business Owners Can Avoid Burnout At Every Stage of Their Business
Leadership and Advice
How Small Business Owners Can Avoid Burnout At Every Stage of Their Business
While being a small business owner won’t always be easy, it’s important to mind your workload and take steps to avoid burnout.
Get Your Business Cash Flow Positive ASAP: The Total Guide
Business Finance
Get Your Business Cash Flow Positive ASAP: The Total Guide
Profit is an important measure of success, but what you really want to ensure survival is to get your business cash flow positive. Here's how.
Most People Would Not Loan Their Loved Ones Money to Start a Business [Survey]
Small Business Loans
Most People Would Not Loan Their Loved Ones Money to Start a Business [Survey]
We ran a survey that asked whether or not people would loan a friend or family member money and found almost 4 in 5 people would not.
Paydex Score: Breaking Down the Dun & Bradstreet Business Credit Score
Business Credit
Paydex Score: Breaking Down the Dun & Bradstreet Business Credit Score
What is a Paydex score, and why is is important? Here's what you need to know about your business credit score.

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